Environmental Impacts and Policy Challenges California stands at the forefront of technological innovation, hosting a significant number of data centers that power the digital infrastructure of the modern world. However, the rapid expansion of these facilities raises pressing environmental concerns, particularly regarding energy consumption, water use, land conversion, and the adequacy of existing regulations. Energy…
Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Landscape As cooler weather arrives and leaves begin to fall, many Shasta County homeowners turn their attention to seasonal yard cleanup. This annual routine is more than just tidying up, it is a chance to care for soil, conserve resources, and support the local ecosystem. With a few sustainable practices,…
WAIT…before you recycle that pizza box!!!By Christina Piles People eat a lot of pizza. I didn’t realize just how much until I checked the contents of recycling carts in one neighborhood and saw all the pizza boxes people had placed in their cart. It’s a confusing item – we know most cardboard can be recycled…
How to be a better recyclerBy Christina Piles Do you feel that you’re a good recycler? While many people place items in their curbside cart for recycling, very few people are clear about what can and can’t go in that cart. Have you ever walked up to your recycling cart with an item, but you’re…
In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program on KFOI Radio, we sit down with Larry Glass, Executive Director of the North Coast Environmental Center (NEC). With over 40 years of experience in environmental activism, Larry shares the history of the NEC’s coalition model, the global impact of the Coastal Cleanup movement, and the…
In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, Tom O’Mara discusses his hands-on approach to sustainable living in Happy Valley. From building a custom passive-solar home to powering an electric vehicle with a residential solar array, Tom shares practical insights into reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving “zeroed out” energy bills. The program also…
On this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers local environmental updates—including regional trail closures, upcoming native plant field trips, and free post-Carr Fire erosion control materials—alongside broader eco-news discussing California’s SB 100 clean energy goals and the European Union’s recent single-use plastic ban, before transitioning into an interview with Anne…