Should we borrow money to pay for urgent environmental priorities like clean water? That’s the question before voters this fall. Proposition 4 asks for the state to issue $10 billion in new bonds to pay for drinking water improvements, forest restoration work, land conservation, kelp forest reestablishment and climate action. The bond measure would direct that 40% of funding be explicitly directed towards under-resourced communities or are impacted by natural disasters.
Josefina Barrantes and Kim Delfino joined the show to discuss the bond measure and how the North Coast stands to benefit from an investment in environmental protection.
Listen to this episode here from the Lost Coast Outpost (where you can also read a transcript), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Buzzsprout.
CalMatters has helpful info on Prop. 4 and other California ballot measures.
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The EcoNews Report is a weekly, half-hour environmental news/chat program broadcasted on KHUM Community Radio (104.3-104.7 FM) every Saturday at 10am PST. Hear from host and EPIC Executive Director Tom Wheeler, and esteemed guests. Browse past shows from EPIC's archives, listen or read transcripts on the Lost Coast Outpost, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Buzzsprout.
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