KPCC News
What Can You Do to Fight Global Warming?
12/05/2006
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In the final part of a series on the impact climate change might have on California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol reports on ways that each of us can cut emissions of greenhouse gases.
KPCC News
Global Warming Could Change Look of Oceans
12/04/2006
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In the sixth part of a series on climate change in California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at the impact global warming might have on the world's oceans.
KPCC News
Public Health Problems Could Increase Under Continued Global Warming
12/01/2006
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In part five of a series on how climate change might affect California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at its impact on public health. Scientists say that heat-related deaths and other illnesses could be more common under continued global warming.
AirTalk
Worldchanging: A User's Guide For The 21st Century
12/01/2006
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Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 Tsunami that decimated South Asia were a horrific awakening for the global community. Global warming and the threat of environmental disaster are now very much on people's minds. But what can individuals do to decrease their personal contributions to global warming? In his new book, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century, Steffen advises people on how they can help build a sustainable future. Larry talks with Steffen about the environmental and social challenges facing the global community.
KPCC News
Global Warming Could Significantly Impact California's Agriculture Industry
11/30/2006
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In part four of a series on global warming, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at how climate change could harm California's $30 billion agriculture industry and change how wine is produced.
Patt Morrison
Going Green at the LA Auto Show
11/30/2006
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Steve Parker, Car Nut blogger and automotive journalist, takes us on a colorful preview of the cars premiering at the LA Auto Show this weekend. As GM announces development plans for a new hybrid power system to be rolled out in a Saturn Vue SUV, Mercedes enters a sports car with a biodegradable body, and Hummer reveals a new oxygen-emitting SUV in the show's Design Challenge, one thing has become clear this year - going green with Southern California style has become the adage for international manufacturers in Los Angeles.
- Steve Parker, Car Nut Blogger and automotive journalist for 30 years
- Dave Barthmuss, Manager of the General Motors Public Policy, Environment, and Energy Team for North America
Patt Morrison
Politics of Global Warming
11/30/2006
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As a scientific consensus grows around the facts of climate change, there has been a gulf between researchers and the politicians who can make policy changes in the United States. Is there a growing political consensus about climate change? What are the attitudes of those in Washington and how does California's aggressive stance on some environmental issues affect this? Did November's election change anything? We'll handicap the chances for more change.
KPCC News
Global Warming May Put California's Water Supply at Risk
11/29/2006
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In the third part of a series on how climate change might affect California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at how global warming could impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack and reduce Southern California's water supply.
AirTalk
Climate Change Impacts On California
11/29/2006
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What impact will global warming have on California's ecosystems, resources and human health? Larry Mantle and guests discuss the projected effects of climate change on California's environment and population. He also examines policy initiatives that California government agencies and lawmakers are considering.
For more information, go to Climatechange.gov
KPCC News
Global Warming Threatens Sierra Ecosystems
11/28/2006
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In the second part of a series on global warming and its effect on California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol visits Yosemite to look at the impact climate change could have on national parks in the Sierra Nevada.
Patt Morrison
Global Warming Has Its Day in Court
11/28/2006
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A fight over carbon-dioxide regulation has found its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, creating some interesting bedfellows. The case known as Massachusetts vs. EPA centers on whether the Environmental Protection Agency has authority to control CO2 for the purposes of curbing global climate change. The EPA - along with car manufacturers and several industrial states - says no. Environmental groups and non-carbon-emitting energy companies say yes. The result of the case could mean big changes for American business and future environmental policy.
- Ilsa Setziol, KPCC environmental reporter
- Jeff Holmstead, EPA's former assistant administrator for Air and Radiation who is now a lawyer at Bracewell & Giuliani
- John Dernbach, environmental law professor at Widener University
KPCC News
Climate Change Could Wreak Havoc on Southland Ecosystems
11/27/2006
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In part one of a series exploring how global warming might affect California's economy and environment, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at some of the ways climate change interacts with other environmental problems to increase the stress on Southland ecosystems.
KPCC News
Landmark Global Warming Legislation Becomes Law
09/27/2006
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation capping greenhouse gas emissions in California. Assembly Bill 32 commits the state to reducing emissions back to 1990 levels in 13 years. Can California do it? And will it make a difference in a huge global problem?
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