Molly Peterson Environment Reporter
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Molly Peterson is an environment reporter who has won numerous awards for her work at Southern California Public Radio.
Molly has reported, edited, directed programs, and produced stories for NPR and NPR shows including "Day to Day" and KQED's "California Report." She was a contributing producer for Nick Spitzer's weekly music program, "American Routes," and reported for "Living on Earth" in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Prior to joining KPCC, she produced a nationally-distributed radio documentary about New Orleans called "Finding Solid Ground."
A former LA Press Club radio journalist of the year, Peterson reported on the faulty pumps installed at New Orleans canals after Hurricane Katrina. That project was a finalist for an Investigative Reporters and Editors award.
Peterson worked for NPR American legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg during the Clinton Impeachment.
She studied international politics at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, and graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law. She is an inactive member of the State Bar of California.
Peterson was lucky enough to grow up climbing northern California trees and fishing eastern Sierra waters.
Stories by Molly Peterson
Fiscal cliff package extends production tax credit for wind
As Washington worked to avoid the fiscal cliff, wind producers in California were among the industries concerned about what a budget resolution might bring.
After coach's fatal shooting, an anti-gang rally in Pasadena
The rally comes days after a somber memorial for Victor McClinton, a youth sports coach killed at his home on Christmas Day. No arrests have been made in the case.
Environmentalists mourn loss of Rainforest Action Network leader
[View the story "Rainforest Action Network chief Rebecca Tarbotton drowns in Mexico" on Storify]Rainforest Action Network chief Rebecca Tarbotton drowns in Mexico Storified by 89.3 KPCC· Sat, Dec 29 2012 11:44:27She shaped the group's strategy into higher-profile, direct-action, no-violence protests that brought the group more credibility and brought the movement more mainstream notice.
Audubon Society squawks about clearance in Sepulveda Basin
Birdwatchers remain angry after the US Army Corps of Engineers cleared about 50 acres of land. Work is halted until both sides can meet.
Fracking makes its way to the big screen
From race to politics, Hollywood often explores tense topics in the news. Now, some movies and TV shows are taking on another headline grabbing issue: fracking.
A look ahead to the biggest environmental issues of 2013
KPCC reporter Molly Peterson fills us in on the biggest environmental issues ahead in 2013.
LADWP ordered to pay regulators' legal expenses for Owens Lake
The decision in Kern County Superior Court keeps DWP on the hook for another $1 million – chump change compared to what the DWP says it's spending on dust controls.
Welcome back, otter! A boon to SoCal's kelp health
Otters are good for kelp forests. And kelp forests are home to hundreds of species valuable to a biologically diverse coastal ecosystem.
Green groups still skeptical of LA's regional stormwater rules
Since we’re under a beach advisory until at least Thursday, it's worth explaining a little more about ongoing objections to regional regulators' stormwater rules.
First talk about LA's green issues in mayoral debate
I hope the fact that this is the first debate doesn't mean it's the last time people running for mayor talk about LA's green issues, because I'd like to hear more.
LA County pushes parcel tax to pay for stormwater cleanup (Photos)
LA County wants to shift its strategy for controlling stormwater pollution, and it wants homeowners to foot the bill. A vote-by-mail election could be set for March.
Now available on Craigslist: quiet North Pole Estate
Greenpeace Craigslist ad says climate change is forcing Santa to relocate. It's part of the group's Arctic campaign.
Should opting out of smart meters cost more?
California regulators want to know how utilities should charge people who decide they don’t want “smart meters.”
Greenbar Collective's new roots in LA's Cleantech Corridor
Greenbar Collective is nearing the end of its first year as an LA-based distillery in the city's cleantech corridor.
UCLA team envisions sustainability goals for LA
If the authors of a new UCLA report have anything to say about it, candidates in next year’s LA mayoral election will pledge specific goals for sustainability.
