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Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org

KSQD 90.7 FM in Santa Cruz & KSQD.org

Are you concerned about the Earth"s future? Are you interested in what is being done in Northern California and the world to address environmental issues? Do you want to act? Then tune in every other Sunday to Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org. SN!! was launched on KSQD in 2019 by Ronnie Lipschutz. The show features interviews with activists, scholars, scientists, authors, philosophers, and others on a range of topics and issues that address the relationships among humans and nature, including

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00:53:16

The Enduring Fantasy of ‘Feeding the World’ with...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/10/26

Even before the publication of Paul Ehrlich’s The Population Bomb in 1968, we heard warnings that humanity would be doomed to a future of famine, hunger and starvation unless industrial agriculture were unleashed to grow food as efficiently as possible in every nook and cranny of the world’s arable lands to feed the “ten billion.” Those warnings continue today. But is it correct? In “The Enduring Fantasy of ‘Feeding the World’,” a recent article in the

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01:08:03

An Hour Wasted with Tom Lehrer A Tribute to the Man...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/10/12

Tom Lehrer, the musical satirist par excellence of the 1950s and 1960s, died this past July at age 97. Many listeners and their progeny grew up listening to and singing his compelling compositions: easy to remember, easy to sing and easy to finish. Who could forget “The Vatican Rag” or “The Elements?” What some might not know is that, from 1972 to 2001, in flight from East Coast winters, Tom also taught math and theater at UC Santa Cruz, as a lecturer

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00:58:11

An Hour Wasted with Tom Lehrer A Tribute to the Man...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/10/12

Tom Lehrer, the musical satirist par excellence of the 1950s and 1960s, died this past July at age 97. Many listeners and their progeny grew up listening to and singing his compelling compositions: easy to remember, easy to sing and easy to finish. Who could forget “The Vatican Rag” or “The Elements?” What some might not know is that, from 1972 to 2001, in flight from East Coast winters, Tom also taught math and theater at UC Santa Cruz, as a lecturer

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00:52:40

Conserving California’s Lands and Coastal Waters: A...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/09/28

In October 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-82-20 which establishes a state goal of conserving 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 – known as 30x30. The 30x30 goal is intended to help accelerate conservation of our lands and coastal waters through voluntary, collaborative action with partners across the state. Five years later, how well has 30X30 met its goals? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation about 30X30 with

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00:52:40

Conserving California’s Lands and Coastal Waters: A...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/09/28

In October 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-82-20 which establishes a state goal of conserving 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 – known as 30x30. The 30x30 goal is intended to help accelerate conservation of our lands and coastal waters through voluntary, collaborative action with partners across the state. Five years later, how well has 30X30 met its goals? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation about 30X30 with

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00:53:02

What's Happening with Climate Law across the World,...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/09/14

What’s up with climate change and climate law? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is going to cancel the “endangerment finding” of 2009 that provided the legal basis for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. In July, the Department of Energy released “A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate,” which downplayed the research, the impacts and the importance of climate change. The Trump

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00:53:02

What's Happening with Climate Law across the World,...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/09/14

What’s up with climate change and climate law? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is going to cancel the “endangerment finding” of 2009 that provided the legal basis for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. In July, the Department of Energy released “A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate,” which downplayed the research, the impacts and the importance of climate change. The Trump

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00:54:38

Save the Valley Dragons! Restoring the Blunt-Notes...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/08/31

Who knew there was a desert in the San Joaquin Valley inhabited by the “valley dragon,” aka, the “blunt-nosed leopard lizard.” The lizards have disappeared from 85% of their historical range as a result of agriculture, rural and urban development and pesticides, and are now threatened in what remains of the San Joaquin Desert. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is raising leopard lizards and releasing them back into the wild, equipped with radio telemetry

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00:54:38

Save the Valley Dragons! Restoring the Blunt-Notes...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/08/31

Who knew there was a desert in the San Joaquin Valley inhabited by the “valley dragon,” aka, the “blunt-nosed leopard lizard.” The lizards have disappeared from 85% of their historical range as a result of agriculture, rural and urban development and pesticides, and are now threatened in what remains of the San Joaquin Desert. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is raising leopard lizards and releasing them back into the wild, equipped with radio telemetry

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01:00:09

After the Floods--The Search for Resilience in...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/08/03

As the recent deadly floods in Central Texas remind us, Nature bats last. There seem to be a growing number of severe weather-related disasters that kill many people and lay waste to towns and communities. But what happens after the floods, as communities make plans to repair the damages? Why does rebuilding often become the trigger of intense and extended political and social struggle, sometimes lasting many years? Dr. Ken Conca, Emeritus Professor

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01:00:09

After the Floods--The Search for Resilience in...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/08/03

As the recent deadly floods in Central Texas remind us, Nature bats last. There seem to be a growing number of severe weather-related disasters that kill many people and lay waste to towns and communities. But what happens after the floods, as communities make plans to repair the damages? Why does rebuilding often become the trigger of intense and extended political and social struggle, sometimes lasting many years? Dr. Ken Conca, Emeritus Professor

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00:53:24

The False Promise of Deep-Sea Mining with Professors...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/07/20

The United States has indicated that it will begin to explore commercial mining of mineral nodules on the international seabed, in violation of the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea and the International Seabed Authority. These nodules contain a variety of minerals used in cell phones, electric cars and other high-tech devices and could reduce U.S. reliance on questionable sources of rare earth and other metals. Opponents counter that the ecological

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00:53:24

The False Promise of Deep-Sea Mining with Professors...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/07/20

The United States has indicated that it will begin to explore commercial mining of mineral nodules on the international seabed, in violation of the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea and the International Seabed Authority. These nodules contain a variety of minerals used in cell phones, electric cars and other high-tech devices and could reduce U.S. reliance on questionable sources of rare earth and other metals. Opponents counter that the ecological

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00:52:32

Out, Out, Damned Carbon! with Dr. Barbara Haya &...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/06/22

Carbon is a boon and a bane. It is at the core of all life on Earth, past and present. In the atmosphere, carbon is what keeps the Earth’s temperature at tolerable levels. Yet, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising, raising global temperatures and disrupting climate and weather. California’s cap and trade system is one approach to controlling carbon emissions. But what is it? How does it work? And are there other ways to achieve the

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00:52:32

Out, Out, Damned Carbon! with Dr. Barbara Haya &...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/06/22

Carbon is a boon and a bane. It is at the core of all life on Earth, past and present. In the atmosphere, carbon is what keeps the Earth’s temperature at tolerable levels. Yet, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising, raising global temperatures and disrupting climate and weather. California’s cap and trade system is one approach to controlling carbon emissions. But what is it? How does it work? And are there other ways to achieve the

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00:54:55

What's the Matter with California's Electricity...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/06/08

Everyone is angry with California’s private utilities. Rates keep rising, the utilities lack accountability and they are running roughshod over small-scale renewable energy. Why make your customers so mad? Is that anger justified? And what are the utilities planning for the future? Join SN! host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Loretta Lynch. Lynch was President of the California Public Utilities Commission from 2000 through 2002 and continued

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00:54:55

What's the Matter with California's Electricity...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/06/08

Everyone is angry with California’s private utilities. Rates keep rising, the utilities lack accountability and they are running roughshod over small-scale renewable energy. Why make your customers so mad? Is that anger justified? And what are the utilities planning for the future? Join SN! host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Loretta Lynch. Lynch was President of the California Public Utilities Commission from 2000 through 2002 and continued

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00:55:45

The Return of Wolves to California with Amaroq Weiss,...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/05/25

Gray wolves were once ubiquitous across California but the state’s last surviving individual was killed in 1924. In 2011, the first documented wolf since 1924 was observed crossing into California from Oregon. Today, there are at least 7 gray wolf packs in California with some 50 individuals. That’s not so many but 3 counties are worried about wolf attacks on livestock and people and are asking for permission from the state to allow more aggressive

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00:55:45

The Return of Wolves to California with Amaroq Weiss,...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/05/25

Gray wolves were once ubiquitous across California but the state’s last surviving individual was killed in 1924. In 2011, the first documented wolf since 1924 was observed crossing into California from Oregon. Today, there are at least 7 gray wolf packs in California with some 50 individuals. That’s not so many but 3 counties are worried about wolf attacks on livestock and people and are asking for permission from the state to allow more aggressive

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00:52:04

The Living Green Myth: The Promise and Limits of...

Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org ·

2025/05/11

Many listeners are probably familiar with the tags found in hotel bathrooms that read: “Save Our Planet,” followed by instructions about reusing and replacing towels, and concluding “Thank you for helping us converse the Earth’s vital resources.” Reusing towels might help conserve the hotel’s financial resources but does that make any difference for the Planet? Such “lifestyle environmentalism” is widespread, providing a sense of doing something in a

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