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Dec 14
THE ECONEWS REPORT: A Geological Perspective on Last Week’s Quake
What’s the difference between a strike-slip fault and a subduction zone? Can a local 7.0-magnitude earthquake cause a tsunami? And what...
Dec 2
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Solar is Coming to Hydesville!
The Redwood Coast Energy Authority is working to encourage new local renewable energy generation with the redesigned Feed-In Tariff program.
Nov 18
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Election Recap — It Wasn’t All Bad! (But Trump...)
Elections have consequences. What does four more years of Trump mean for our environment? (Hint: It’s baaaaaaaaaad.) But local elections...
Nov 4
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Proposed Wood Pellet Biofuel Project Draws Criticism
Two proposed wood pellet factories has drawn concern from environmental groups about GHG emissions, air pollution, and forest health.
Oct 28
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Is Humboldt a ‘Climate Refuge?’
People often say that Humboldt County is a climate refuge. What does that mean? What's still safe in the age of climate-driven megastorms?
Oct 25
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Pre-Election Jitters, With Rep. Jared Huffman
Congressman Huffman is back on the show. With a major election in just a few days, what is the Congressman up to?
Oct 15
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Lessons Learned in a Week Without Driving
Sarah Schaefer, Beth Burks, and Colin Fiske joined the show to reflect on the second national Week Without Driving.