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Group Says Smart Growth Could Benefit California's Economy

Nov. 19, 2009: By Ed Joyce

A new study says Californians could save billions of dollars and cut greenhouse gas emissions by working closer to home. The study looked at San Diego and three other areas.

Number Of Families Living In Poverty, Hunger Rising In San Diego County

Nov. 19, 2009: By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh

The number of people living in poverty in San Diego County is growing at a rate that's seven times faster than the national average. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego families are forced to decide between putting food on the table and paying rent or buying medicine for their children each month. We discuss what those in need can do to get social services and food.

San Diego Is Home To America's Finest Craft Beers

Nov. 16, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook

Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world? We speak to Greg Koch, from Stone Brewing Company, and Pizza Port's Jeff Bagby.

Tracing Your Food Back To Its Source

Nov. 16, 2009: By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh

We talk to a team of KPBS journalists about the work they've done over the last six weeks, research and reporting on the food we eat. Some of what they've found out might surprise you.

Beef, Fish, Chicken And Fruits: KPBS Investigates Your Food

Nov. 13, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Joanne Faryon, Natalie Walsh

KPBS Envision Host Joanne Faryon highlights some of the key issues discovered during the two-month investigation into food.

Comparing Farmed-Raised Fish To Wild-Caught

Nov. 12, 2009: By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh

Eating fish is an often-heard recommendation for a healthy diet. You've probably heard that fish, especially salmon, is rich in omega-3's an essential fatty acid. Are all fish created equal? We discuss the differences between farmed and wild-caught fish.

How Does Our Food System Contribute To Global Warming?

Nov. 10, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook

How is our food and agriculture system contributing to global warming? What kind of changes need to be made in our food system to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? We discuss the importance of sustainable food systems.

Biologist Jeff Corwin Draws Attention To The Earth's Most Endangered Species

Nov. 10, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Josette Herdell

Scientists estimate that more than half of all existing species on earth will be extinct well before the end of the 21st century. We speak to conservationist and TV host, Jeff Corwin, about his new book, 100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species.