Culture
Green Acre Radio: Farming is thriving at Yesler Terrace
The big results have those who grow food there hoping to convince the Seattle Housing Authority to preserve vegetable gardens when redevelopment occurs.
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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Environment
Green Acre Radio: Marra Farm and the brave new world of seeds
The urban farm in South Park, which distributes food to the hungry, solicits non-GMO, organic seeds from seed suppliers. Some of its donor companies, it turns out, are now working with Monsanto. What to do?
Tech
Green Acre Radio: Sustainable housing opens at Magnuson Park
Seattle non-profit Solid Ground has opened Brettler Family Place for 52 families.
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.
Tech
Green Acre Radio: Do truck drivers' working conditions contribute to port pollution?
Truck drivers are being paid poorly for their port-related work, and some groups believe that current arrangements are doing the environment no favors. Reporter Martha Baskin visits the Port of Seattle and looks at the issues.