The Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on WIRT’s annual celebrations, new Washington fossil fuels rules, Navy nuclear waste on Northwest railroads, Idaho riverside gas well forced leasing and proposed small modular nuclear reactors, potential nuclear weapons tests and ongoing harms to indigenous and Idaho communities, tribal resistance to a Tacoma gas terminal, and increased U.S. coal exports to China. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Category Archives: Climate Justice Forum
Climate Justice Forum: Shelley Brock on Idaho Oil & Gas, Lakeside Logging Review, Exxon Tar Sands Reserves, Gas Pipeline & Terminal Resistance, Train & Fossil Fuels Rules 3-3-21
The Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features Shelley Brock of Citizens Allied for Integrity and Accountability (CAIA), talking about fossil fuels and waste injection wells, forced extraction leases, and their impacts and legal challenges in southwest Idaho. We also cover news and reflections on Biden administration review of an Idaho lakeside timber sale, ExxonMobil release of its Canadian tar sands reserves, police harassment of British Columbia pipeline opponents, indigenous resistance to a Washington gas terminal, revised Canadian laws on dangerous trains, and webinars on solidarity actions and new Washington fossil fuels rules. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Interior Secretary Hearings, Biden & Idaho Oil & Gas Updates, Rail Traffic, Bridge Noise, & Collision, Coal Plant Shutdown, Pipeline Protests, Dakota Access & Youth Climate Lawsuits 2-24-21
The Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on nominated Interior Secretary Deb Haaland confirmation hearings, President Biden’s fracking and drilling orders, Idaho oil and gas policies and activities, railroad bridge construction noise, and comments on a Utah oil railway and Montana grizzly-killing trains, a Washington coal power plant shutdown, U.S. rail traffic levels, a fiery Texas truck and train collision, a Minnesota pipeline virtual resistance rally, a delayed Dakota Access pipeline hearing and closure, a British Columbia protest of pipeline insurance, and appeals court rejection of a federal youth climate case. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Idaho Highway & Railroad Expansions, Oil Resistance Grant, City Water Problems, & Capitol Riot Arrests, Washington Reservation Flood & Oil Train Volatility, Minnesota Legislature Pipeline Opposition 2-17-21
The Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on Idaho arrests for U.S. Capitol riot participation, highway and railroad expansions and bridge construction, and city water problems after an upriver diesel locomotive spill, a regional oil resistance grant, a Washington coast reservation flood and oil train derailment and volatility disputes, and Minnesota legislature opposition to rushed pipeline installation. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots resistance to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Train Bridge & Washington Oil Derailments, Utah Oil Railroad, Montana Grizzly-Killing Trains, Northwest Gas Projects Rejection, Dakota Access Pipeline Ruling & Resistance, Minnesota Line 3 Decisions 2-10-21
The Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on a Washington oil train derailment, wrecks of coal cars and a remote-controlled locomotive on bridges, comments on a Utah oil railroad and Montana grizzly-killing trains, federal rejection of an Oregon gas pipeline and terminal, Tacoma gas plant protests, a Dakota Access pipeline ruling, indigenous youth run, and grand jury resistance, and court and agency decisions on halting Minnesota Line 3 construction. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Deb Abrahamson on Mine & Dam Impacts, Increased Idaho Fossil Fuels Trains, Washington Oil Transport Rules, Tank Car Derailments, Utah Oil Railway Comments, New Mexico Track Sabotage, Minnesota Pipeline Protests, Nevada Mine Resistance 2-3-21
The Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features a recording of indigenous environmental justice advocate Deb Abrahamson, and news and reflections on increased north Idaho fossil fuels trains, revised Washington oil transport reporting rules, full and empty tank cars derailments, a proposed Utah oil railway comments extension, an arrested New Mexico track saboteur, Minnesota tar sands pipeline protests and supportive fundraisers, and a Nevada lithium mine resistance camp. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Winona LaDuke on Line 3 & Just Transitions, Idaho Fossil Fuels Concerns, Washington Oil Train Disaster, Northwest Gas Facilities Rejection, Nevada Mine Resistance, Keystone XL Cancellation 1-27-21
The Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features indigenous activist and author Winona LaDuke talking about Minnesota tar sands pipeline resistance and just transitions from extractive economies. We also share news and reflections on Idaho fossil fuels production and transportation concerns, a Washington oil train disaster, permit denials of Northwest methanol and gas export facilities, Nevada lithium mine resistance, and Keystone XL pipeline cancellation and responses. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Capitol Riot Involvement, Impeachment, Police Encounters, Idaho Train Bridge Near-Miss, Washington Coal Terminal Bankruptcy, Montana Railroad Grizzly Kills, Utah Oil-by-Rail, Minnesota & Other Pipeline Resistance 1-20-21
The Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on Congress members and organizations involved in U.S. Capitol riot, a second presidential impeachment, police encounters advice, an averted Idaho train bridge collision, Washington coal export terminal bankruptcy, a Montana grizzly-killing railroad permit, a Utah oil-by-rail comment period, Minnesota tar sands pipeline resistance, and indigenous requests and president-elect plans to stop oil pipelines. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots opposition to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: U.S. Capitol Riots & Responses, Oil & Gas Pipelines & Resistance, Arctic Refuge Oil Lease Auction, Northwest Derailments 1-13-21
The Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on Idaho, western militia, and fascist participation in U.S. Capitol riots, response statements by Congress, President Trump, and indigenous leaders, and further demonstrations by Trump supporters, oil and gas pipeline construction, lawsuits, and resistance in Michigan, Minnesota, and British Columbia, a failed, Arctic wildlife refuge, oil lease auction, and Northwest oil and lumber train derailments and investigations. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots resistance to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.
Climate Justice Forum: Kootenai River Derailment Anniversary, Northwest Train Wrecks & Record Coal & Oil Trains, Highway 95 Expansion Permit & Overview, Idaho COVID-19 Outbreaks 1-6-21
The Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Climate Justice Forum radio program, produced by regional, climate activist collective Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT), features news and reflections on the Kootenai River derailment and diesel spill anniversary, Northwest train wrecks and reversals, railroad bridge construction, and record coal and oil train numbers, a Highway 95 expansion wetlands permit and issue overview, and Idaho, COVID-19 outbreaks and case rates. Broadcast for nine years on progressive, volunteer, community station KRFP Radio Free Moscow, every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3 pm Pacific time, on-air at 90.3 FM and online, the show describes continent-wide, grassroots resistance to fossil fuel projects, the root causes of climate change, thanks to generous, anonymous listeners who adopted program host Helen Yost as their KRFP DJ.