Stormclouds over Desert Protection Act of 2010: conservation pitted against renewable energy
Mojave Desert Fire 2009
A Senate committee this morning took up legislation authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that attempts to balance alternative energy development and protection of natural resources in the Mojave. At issue: would the bill hinder the development of solar projects in the desert?
Guests:
Molly Peterson, KPCC reporter
John White, executive director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies
Chase Huntley, clean energy policy advisor, the Wilderness Society
- AirTalk for May 20, 2010
- Whitman drops to single digit lead for California GOP nomination
- North Korea sank South Korean battle ship: now what?
- Our futile fight against deadly bacteria
- Stormclouds over Desert Protection Act of 2010: conservation pitted against renewable energy
- California educators sue state over education funding
- Mark Moffett’s Adventures Among Ants
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Film Week Oscar Preview
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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It’s a hit with boffo box office! The 10th annual “Film Week on AirTalk” Academy Awards preview is coming to the historic Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, Sunday, February 19th. The full cast of “Film Week” critics joins Larry Mantle to debate which nominees should take the top categories. Audience ... » More info
