Without intervention, forested parks in Seattle are at risk of losing 70% of tree cover in just 20 years. It's a problem many cities face, with invasive plants taking over and holding down natural growth. A unique government, non-profit, and volunteer partnership is turning things around. Martha Baskin joined a restoration project in south Seattle and has the story.
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Green Acre Radio is a weekly radio program focusing on important issues in the environmental and sustainability movement, including wetland restoration, Puget Sound recovery, local food policy and ocean acidification. Produced by Martha Baskin and sponsored by the HumanLinks Foundation in partnership with Jack Straw Cultural Center. E-mail greenacre@jackstraw.org with comments or suggestions.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017: Does natural gas have a role in a clean energy future?
Does natural gas have a role in the region's clean energy future? It depends on who you ask. The NW Energy Coalition recently brought policy makers, environmental advocates, utilities and businesses to the table for a Clean and Affordable Energy Conference to explore the issue. With climate goals at risk, it's a high stakes question. Martha Baskin brings us this report.
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