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Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories. This is an invitation to Climate California, an original NorCal series that reminds us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have.
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The Center for Environmental Reporting at NorCal Public Media covers the most important environmental stories of our time. Find out more about our local and national TV shows, radio programs, news and podcasts.
We follow trailblazers as they help us reimagine our future – from dam removals on the Klamath River to community organizing in Kern County. Along the way, we take a trip through human irrationality and the reality of climate science fiction.
The sounds of nature give us clues to our ancient origins – from whales and birds, to elk and newts. In this Emmy Award-winning episode, we meet those giving animals a fighting chance.
Plants are smart. We climb 230 feet up a redwood tree – into one of the world’s most vibrant canopy ecosystems – to see for ourselves. And, we learn what plants and trees really are: intelligent beings making life possible by reaching for starlight.
FEATURING
Paco Calvo - Researcher and Author, Planta Sapiens Lucy and Nick Kerhoulas - Researchers and Educators, Cal Poly Humboldt Greg King - Activist and Author, The Ghost Forest Abhas Misraraj - iNaturalist John Reid - Economist and Author, Ever Green
4 - FLOW
We join experts as they search for seagrass, rescue a sea lion, and study the importance of our groundwater – because water not only connects us to our neighbors, it connects us to ourselves. Take a sip.
FEATURING
Melissa Ward and Connor Dibble - Windward Sciences Cara Field - Director of Conservation Medicine, Marine Mammal Center Helen Dahlke - Hydrologist and Researcher, UC Davis Lew Reid - Lawyer
5 - RUN TOWARDS THE FIRE
Rising seas. Wildfires. Extreme heat. What if facing these climate threats head-on could lead us to something better? This episode dives into what it really takes to confront an uncertain future and imagine a new story of home.
FEATURING
Rosanna Xia - Journalist (LA Times) and Author, California Against the Sea Blaine McKinnon - Fire Division Chief, Yurok Fire Department Kelly Turner - Researcher, UCLA Christian Rodriguez Ceja - Kounkey Design Initiative
6 - RPG
Play isn’t just for fun—it’s how we’ve always made sense of the world. It’s where we test ourselves. So we join gamers, influencers, surfers, and economists as they reimagine the game, and the rules we play by.
Move fast, break things… Can technology be more than that? Better than that? And how do we reconcile the mechanized… with the sacred? We explore the role that tech can play in building a future that we actually want to live in.
FEATURING
Ian Griffiths - Seamless Bay Area Jasmine Sun - Co-founder, Reboot Scott Loarie and Carrie Seltzer - iNaturalist Gray Brechin - Historian and Author, Imperial San Francisco Kevin Noertker - CEO, Ampaire
8 - ENCAPSULATED MEMORY
Our world is changing – and it's speaking to us through flavor, color, and nutrition. So what is our food trying to tell us? We followed the signals, from regenerative wine to Indigenous meals, and cow feed innovations to labor demonstrations.
Fossil fuel workers, Christians, and conservatives – historically some of the fiercest opponents to climate action. We meet the visionary leaders who are trying to change that. In these tumultuous times, is there anything we CAN agree on?
If Earth’s story is a song, humans have sped up its rhythm. Now, we need to match nature’s pace – before we’re out of time. So how do we both speed up and slow down? We learn from guests who are helping us meet the urgency of this moment without burning out.
Exploring the causes, impacts, and solutions of climate change through the stories of people who remind us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have.
BAY AREA BOUNTIFUL
Bringing unique regional stories that celebrate the rich legacy of family farming and emerging food systems in our communities, highlighting those who are helping to shape our environmental future.
CLIMATE CALIFORNIA: EXPLORATIONS
Delve into the impacts of climate change while highlighting solutions, resilience, and hope with Environmentalist, Meg Haywood Sullivan.
AWE: Awesome Women Environmentalists
Telling stories of the diverse next generation of inspiring women environmentalists to an audience of millions nationwide.
MY PLANET MY VOICE
Your digital hub for building community connections and sharing your concerns about climate change.
PREPARE YOURSELF
This innovative series takes a unique approach to disaster preparation, with clever satire, entertaining skits, and original music.
CRITTER CAM
Naturalist Tracey Simmons leads us on a tour to meet fascinating mammals, birds, and insects that are hard to see even though they are living right here with us.
WATERWISE EDUCATION
A multifaceted approach to help students learn the value of water as an important natural resource.
The Center for Environmental Reporting (CER) is an initiative of Northern California Public Media dedicated to in-depth journalism and storytelling on environmental issues that impact our region and beyond. In the Bay Area, awareness of climate change is high—and so is the desire to make a difference. Many individuals and communities are already taking meaningful action to protect the environment and build a more sustainable future. CER supports and amplifies those efforts by providing trusted information, local stories, and practical tools to help people stay informed and engaged.
Through a 360-degree media approach—including television and radio programs, news reports, podcasts, digital content, and community events—we connect audiences with the knowledge and inspiration they need to take climate action in their own lives. We also offer resources to help community members stay safe during extreme weather events such as wildfires, floods, and heatwaves—ensuring people are not only aware of the risks but equipped to respond and stay protected. At CER, our mission is to transform concern into action by empowering people with the stories, information, and support they need to create lasting environmental change—locally and beyond.