People, Planet, Progress

The Climate Report for 1/16/24 starts off with the latest research on which major US cities are most at risk from climate impacts. We list the top 10.

Then we talk about a new study on the impacts of wind farms on property values (hint: the data could be used for both for and against sides), as well as cover a few headlines and the idea of nature-based solutions.

We close with a couple of pages from the “365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.”

That’s todays Climate Report, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7pm following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings.”

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The Climate Report for 1/2/24 starts off with a pop climate quiz.

Then we revisit some sobering news followed by steps for personal action.

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Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

Today's show, we revisit the topic of Pioneer Community Energy, and we also revisit the Nevada County Energy Action Plan.
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The Climate Report for 12/5/23 starts off talking about next year’s anticipated large utility rate hike for PGE customers, as a result of undergrounding power lines in high fire threat areas, plus we mention a letter written to humanity by almost 1,500 climate scientists, pleading with the public to begin taking action in light of decades of political failures.

Then we revisit how important personal climate is, through various helpful analogies and metaphors.
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Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report for 11/21/23 features useful tips for listeners.

We talk about various utility rate plans and their benefits, plus mention a handy one-stop shop website for last years federal climate law.

Then we revisit how our pet’s food can make a climate difference, and close with a quick list of ways to reduce water use.
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Feel free to visit The Climate Report Facebook social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report for 11/7/23 features an interview with Gina Stassi-Vanacore, the Director of Public Affairs, Marketing & Programs at Pioneer Community Energy, a new Community Choice Aggregation provider of electricity for Nevada City and Grass Valley.

We talk about what exactly is a Community Choice Aggregator, and what it means for Pioneer to begin serving select areas of Nevada County.
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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email [email protected]

Feel free to visit The Climate Report Facebook social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report for 10/26/23 covers some old ground regarding basic myths and misperceptions of electric vehicles.

Then we talk about a series of records that were just set by EVs, before wrapping up with some history on how prevalent EVs were in the US over 100 years ago.

We remind listeners that this is our last show at the old Thursday time slot, as we move in November to the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7pm following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings.”

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email [email protected]

Feel free to visit The Climate Report Facebook social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report for 9/28/23 covers the latest climate headlines, as well as some of the climate-related impacts of the looming federal government shutdown.

Then, we close with a recent article on what the climate is telling us through our insurance companies.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

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Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report for 9/14/23 covers some of the latest ground breaking laws being passed in CA, as well as new research on our planetary boundaries.
Then, we cover highlights on latest headlines, including $1 billion worth of trees being planted around the country and global fossil fuel support from the U.S.
We close with ways to access new federal rebates for home efficiency and electrification, which will be distributed by each state, as well as the benefits of cutting meat and dairy consumption in half.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email [email protected]

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report for 8/24/23 covers some of the local nonprofit groups and organizations acting on climate change locally, as well as a couple of the lesser-known rate plans available to PG&E electric customers, as a way to save money during the summer months.

Then, we close with a longer piece published by The Guardian back in June about how one small rural county - literally caught in the crossfire of climate, drought, forests, and utility power - took PG&E to task for a wildfire, getting special funding and oversight in return.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email [email protected]

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.