Thomas Fudge
Science and Technology ReporterA journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He joined KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation, and development. He previously served as host of These Days (now KPBS Midday Edition) and as a news editor. Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio, and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Local environmental causes set up tents and promoted themselves at the San Diego County Earth Fair.
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A new program takes a bottom-up approach to help source healthy food in low income neighborhoods.
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The computer simulation seeks to determine whether a species died out due to human predation, environmental changes or (probably) both.
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A new study shows the heat trapping, gaseous pesticide sulfuryl fluoride is used to kill termites in tented homes in California.
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The company is asking the CPUC to relieve it of the burden of keeping and maintaining telephone landlines.
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The dispersement is part of the captive management program that's helped Mexican Gray Wolves rebound from near extinction.
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Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more.
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A grant from the FCC will help the San Diego Housing Commission expand affordable, quality and reliable broadband internet service to low-income families.
- Whistleblower says Caltrans has 'long way to go' to shift away from car culture
- Carlsbad reviews recommendations to move street away from coast
- British Airways doubles flights to London from San Diego International Airport
- Oceanside city officials, police, street artists collaborate on mural project
- Big City Mayors, led by Todd Gloria, urge Newsom and legislature to avoid cuts