EarthCare environmental website and radio program, a project by the Citizens League for Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) is a resource for the latest information about environmental issues as well as practical ways you can take better care of the planet and protect yourself and your family from environmental pollutants.
The program’s purpose is to educate the public on solutions for a cleaner, healthier environment, and more sustainable ways of living and doing business. EarthCare offers a positive perspectives with viable solutions to environmental problems and ways citizens can be involved in making changes in their lives and in their community to build a more sustainable, healthy environment for the future. The program covers numerous topics including air quality, energy, policy, events, toxics, and lifestyle and sustainability. EarthCare is written and produced by Vicki Wolf, CLEAN's environmental writer who has been writing and producing articles and programs about health and the environment for more than 20 years.
So far nearly 100 segments have been produced and production will be ongoing. EarthCare radio program airs on Pacifica stations across the country. You can also listen to the program and download it on your Ipod from this website. Also available on the website is a feature of the week, archives and scripts of past EarthCare programs.
We are committed to bringing up-to-date information about the environment in concise reports as well as ways you can participate in making the world a safer healthier place to live.
EarthCare Radio airs on the following stations:
Rice Radio KTRU (Houston)
KOOP Radio Austin, TX
Houston’s 90.1 KPFT FM (Pacifica Radio)
Jamestown New York WRFA-LP (Pacifica Radio)
KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles- (Pacifica)
KPFK 98.7 FM Santa Barbara –(Pacifica)
KAYO- LP, 94.3 Aberdeen, WA (Pacifica Radio)
KAYO- LP, 92.9 Ocean Shores, WA (Pacifica Radio)
Standing Up against Big Coal
Grassroots efforts across the country are slowing down the rush to build more coal-fired power plants.
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Coal Moratorium Now
A strong, grassroots effort, powered by concerned citizens, is sweeping the country calling for a coal moratorium.
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Living near coal mines increases risks
For decades, people living in coal mining communities have complained that the mining poisons the air and water, and make them sick. A new study just released from Washington State University provides scientific evidence to prove their point.
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Mountaintop Removal
If you love mountains, valleys and forests, and the people and animals living there, then you will understand why mountaintop removal mining for coal must be stopped.
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Coal Industry Ads & PR
The coal industry is spending big money in ad campaigns and lobbying to convince Americans that coal is clean and more is needed to meet future energy needs. They have even managed to affect the presidential campaign debates.
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings
How do we get to a moratorium on building new coal-fired power plants? One study finds that energy efficiency in building construction and operation is the key.
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