Politics
Green Acre Radio: Road bumps for Washington state in ending use of coal
For all the changes in coal usage nationally and for all Washington state's access to other energy sources, the Evergreen state still has a big coal plant.
Martha Baskin
Martha Baskin is an environmental reporter, whose work on the subject began with a project for the King Conservation District. Green Acre Radio was born shortly afterward. Her work is currently suppor
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Culture
Green Acre Radio: A partnership to save Seattle's old-growth
In Washington, a group of non-profits and volunteers has come together to rebuild Seattle's forests and rescue native trees from invasive species.
Seattle & King County
First Hill residents worry about Metro Transit cuts
The outcome of countywide voting could have big effects in a dense, busy neighborhood.
Culture
Food stamps now go further at farmers' markets
Green Acre Radio: A new city grant rewards shoppers for buying healthy produce from local farmers.
Environment
Green Acre Radio: A beaver dam near Northgate
The Beaver Pond Natural Area just south of the shopping mall tells us about urban habitat restoration and the accompanying pitfalls.