Cleaning Up Hunters Point
The Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard bears traces of a toxic — and historic– military legacy. It could also be the site of the new 49ers stadium. But cleaning up this 500 acre Superfund site is costly and time consuming.
Audio Report on Jun 07, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Abandoned Boats
Abandoned boats in the San Francisco Bay and Delta do more than take up space in marinas and harbors. They can become a wellspring of pollutants, including leaking battery acid, oil, fuel, and lead from paint. But what do you do with these rusting relics?
Audio Report on May 31, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Reconsidering Nuclear Power
Not long ago, nuclear power was unthinkable among environmentalists, particularly in California, where a moratorium on new power plants has put a lid on the industry for thirty years. But that sentiment may be changing.
Audio Report on May 24, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Legacy of Salt
QUEST radio takes a look at the largest wetlands restoration in the West– the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project. It will take decades and cost up to $1 billion to roll back the clock to the Bay's pre-industrial conditions.
Audio Report on May 18, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Sniffing Out Indoor Air Pollution
Most people think of their house as a sanctuary from toxic air, but indoor air pollution can be at least as potent — and often much more so — as what you breathe outdoors.
Audio Report on May 11, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Falcon Fascination (radio)
Two pairs of Peregrine falcons are carrying out their mating season under the gaze of thousands of observers, online and in two Bay Area cities. QUEST Radio reports.
Audio Report on May 04, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Relaxing the Rules on Toxics Reporting
For 20 years, U.S. factories that put toxic chemicals into the air and water had to report them to the federal government and the public. The Bush Administration recently lowered those requirements by rewriting E.P.A rules. QUEST radio reports.
Audio Report on Apr 27, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Earth Day Radio Special: The History of Environmental Justice
QUEST radio takes a look at the history of the environmental justice movement, and where it's going.
Audio Report on Apr 20, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Ask a Scientist: Science Cafés (radio)
It's a typical evening at a popular SF cafe – cappuccinos, beer, conversation… and a lecture on mathematical theorems? Bay Area "science cafés" have exploded in popularity, putting scientists and everyday folks face-to-face for casual science lectures and Q&A.
Audio Report on Apr 13, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Drive by Extinction
A sure sign of spring in San Mateo County was once the emergence of the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly until one Spring it wasn't there. Now after a six-year absence, it has returned– with assistance– to Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve.
Audio Report on Apr 06, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Devil's Slide
An infamous stretch of Route 1 is on its way to becoming the site of California's first tunnel in 43 years. For those working on the project, it's an opportunity of a lifetime.
Audio Report on Mar 30, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Stormwatchers Predict Flooding
Global warming and seasonal storms are putting California's low-lying areas at risk. A new network of high-tech weather sensors is making the streams, tributaries and dams of the American River the country's most closely-monitored water system.
Audio Report on Mar 23, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Bringing Back Urban Bees
Spring may be in the air, but our pollinators may not be. The U.S. bee population has declined, especially in urban areas. In the San Francisco Bay Area, there's a new buzz to bring wild, native bees to the urban landscape.
Audio Report on Mar 16, 2007 by David Gorn from QUEST Northern California
Video Games– Access for All (radio)
Video games are becoming so popular that last year's sales in the U.S. surpassed movie ticket revenue. The almost 50 million people that are living with a disability in the U.S. are wanting a voice in how the games are designed.
Audio Report on Mar 09, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
America's Last Whaling Station (radio)
The Bay Area was home to the last whale hunting fleet in the United States – only a generation ago. QUEST investigates how Richmond, California was part of a historic moment, and what remains today.
Audio Report on Mar 02, 2007 by Amy Standen from QUEST Northern California
Investing in Clean Tech
Silicon Valley investors are betting that clean power is the Valley's next boom. With solar and other alternative energy industries evolving into big business, how are the faces of the environmental movement changing?
Audio Report on Feb 23, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
AB32: California's New Global Warming Law
In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger signed a landmark piece of legislation– the first in the nation– to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the state. But signing the The Global Warming Solutions Act was the easy part.
Audio Report on Feb 08, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Biodiesel Road Trip
It's pretty easy to drive a converted biodiesel car when you live in the Bay Area, but what about a road trip? Our Quest producers drive to LA. and back in a biodiesel van to see how easy it is to be green.
Audio Report on Feb 01, 2007 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
