Listing of Television/Radio Stories

open mine
5:45

California has 11 coal-fired power plants, all used to heat limestone into cement -- making us one of the biggest cement-producing states in the country. These kilns produce 95% of the state's airborne mercury pollution and 2% of its greenhouse gas emissions. Mostly, they've slipped under the radar of regulators, but that is changing fast.

Listen to this Radio Report Air Date: Apr 4 2008

refinery on the landscape
5:45

Richmond city officials are expected to approve a controversial upgrade to the Chevron refinery plant. Quest reports on the decision and explores the debate around Chevron's billion dollar proposal.

Listen to this Radio Report Air Date: Mar 20 2008

Mati Waiya, Dolphin dancer and Chumash Indian ceremonial leader
5:20

Mati Waiya, Dolphin dancer and Chumash ceremonial leader, shares the blessing and dance seen briefly in "Condors vs. Lead Bullets," to remind us to never forget to look through the eyes of the ancestors so we can see our future.

Watch this TV Story Air Date: Feb 20 2007

hazardous waste sign on chain link fence - Hunter's Point, San Francisco CA.
5:41

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.

Listen to this Radio Report Air Date: Jun 7 2007

2 people in lab coats clean oil from a sea bird
5:45

It has been nine days since a Chinese freighter hit the Bay Bridge spilling 58-thousand gallons of bunker fuel into the Bay. After a massive effort only 25 percent of the oil has been cleaned up. And experts say they may not be able to recover much more. Amy Standen reports.

Listen to this Radio Report Air Date: Nov 16 2007

slide show screen at science cafe event
4:24

It's a typical afternoon at a cafe-- cappuccinos, conversation... and the science of black holes? Bay Area "science cafes" have exploded in popularity, putting scientists and everyday folks face to face for casual science roundtables.

Watch this TV Story Air Date: Jun 26 2007

California Condor head
10:02

Once nearly extinct, California condors are making a steady recovery. But a new threat-- lead poisoning from old bullets-- is slowing progress, leaving scientists between wildlife preservation and the politics of hunting.

Watch this TV Story Air Date: Feb 20 2007

owl in profile
2:18

Want to find out why Great Horned Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees? Join us as we meet Olivia the Owl at the Oakland Zoo.

Watch this TV Story Air Date: May 12 2008

small shark being inspected in-hand
2:13

Do sharks live in San Francisco Bay? QUEST heads out on a shark-tagging expedition to unlock the secrets of some of the bay's biggest and least known predators.

Watch this TV Story Air Date: Apr 8 2008

tailpipe emissions, global warming
5:45

California is making headlines around the world this week after federal environmental officials denied the state's request to slash greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. Amy Standen went looking for answers about what other options the state can pursue.

Listen to this Radio Report Air Date: Dec 21 2007

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