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California Carbon Archive
A collection of reports about California's carbon by KQED Radio productions, including KQED Radio News, The California Report and Forum. Reports are listed in reverse chronological order.
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The California Report | Wed, Dec 9 2009, 8:50 AM
The Promise of Carbon Capture
Scientists and delegates from nearly 200 nations continue their work in Copenhagen, wrestling with how to cut carbon emissions and slow global warming. Many are banking on an experimental technology called "carbon capture" -- taking carbon emitted by industrial activity and pumping it back into the ground. In the second part of our series on carbon sequestration, we look at the technology's promise -- and pitfalls.
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The California Report | Tue, Nov 3 2009, 8:50 AM
Yosemite Fires Have Greenhouse Gas Link
Yosemite National Park has been scarred by several big fires in recent years, the latest contained less than two months ago. New research suggests Yosemite is likely to face even more fire in its future, and the reasons include climate change.
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The California Report | Thu, Oct 1 2009, 8:50 AM
California Hosts Climate Summit
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked off the second Global Climate Summit yesterday in Los Angeles. It's a three-day conference, featuring panelists from around the world discussing what are known as "subnational" strategies to cut carbon emissions.
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The California Report Magazine | Fri, Sep 4 2009, 4:30 PM
Warming to a Nuclear Future
In California, nuclear power has long been a radioactive topic. But recent polls suggest Californians may finally be warming up to the idea -- and a new study suggests a clean energy future may not happen without it. What are the prospects for a nuclear revival in the Golden State?
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The California Report Magazine | Fri, May 22 2009, 4:30 PM
Carbon Offsets at the Airport
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer travel season, and that means a lot of fossil fuel burned on the road or in the air. Coming soon to California airports are kiosks where passengers will be able to 'offset' their share of a flight's CO2 emissions -- for a cost.
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The California Report | Tue, May 19 2009, 8:50 AM
Tough New Federal Fuel Standards
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Washington, D.C. today to celebrate a bit of national news -- the Obama administration's tough new rules for fuel efficiency in cars.
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