On the Peninsula Report radio show, Stacy Aguilera clues us into the fishy state of seafood labeling in the United States and Samantha Larson swings by to talk flexitarianism – eco-friendly diets that allow for a little love of bacon. Listen live to KZSU (FM 90.1) or stream the Peninsula Report online every Friday from […]
A recent report exposing seafood fraud in Los Angeles raises questions about the issue in the Bay Area. Can partnerships between conservation groups and industry help stamp out the practice?
Report shows ‘sustainable’ seafood often mislabeled Read More »
With Facebook’s recent pledge to encourage bicycling to its new headquarters in Menlo Park, cyclists are about to reach peak numbers on the Peninsula. But not everyone is spinning with joy.
More Menlo Park Facebook workers may lead to more bikes on Caltrain Read More »
On the Peninsula Report radio show, we talk radioactive tuna with Stanford marine researcher Dan Madigan, and Peninsula Press reporter Holly Moeller shares her trek into the wilds of Lake Lagunita in search of the Tiger Salamander. She didn’t find it, and the reason might be troubling. Peninsula Press reporter Marcella De Laurentiis is bringing
Flexitarians reduce meat consumption without giving it up entirely. Reasons for this practice range from supporting environmentalism, animal rights, labor rights and health.
Frustrated by Congress’s failure to offer undocumented students a path to citizenship, Bay Area activists are helping fund college and career paths for young people without legal immigration status.
Undocumented college students get support from tech titan, state lawmakers Read More »
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Vignesh Ramachandran tells us about a rather chic event that happened at Stanford: the university’s very own version of the TED talks. Jessica Parks reports on a network of earthquake sensors operating on ordinary people’s personal computers, and how you can get involved. Holly Moeller talks about little known
During the driest Bay Area spring in 35 years, volunteers found half as many species as last year near Stanford’s Lake Lagunita. Does this spell disaster for local species at risk of extinction?
Species count down at Stanford’s Lake Lagunita as dry spring drives animals away Read More »
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Samantha Larson takes us touring to the Antarctic – with a dose of concern over tourism’s possible impact on the climate. Also on the environmental watch, Hannah Donaghe introduces us to a coral reef that’s been a climate change survivor. And David Perez gives an update on the possible closure of
