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Thomas Fudge

Science and Technology Reporter

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A 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

Community of La Colonia found among the dead in an abandoned graveyard

Thomas Fudge

Volunteers with connections to an old village founded by Mexican farmers in North San Diego County have cleaned up a cemetery where they buried their dead. Now they’re using technology to search for graves below the ground.
Science & Technology

Critics say Diablo Canyon nuclear plant produces too much power at too high a price

Thomas Fudge

Critics say it’s time to close it or diminish its output.
Environment

Proposal says money from a toll could pay to fix Tijuana River pollution

Thomas Fudge

State Sen. Steve Padilla wants to create a pollution mitigation fund.
Science & Technology

Engineering could help insecticides keep pests under control

Thomas Fudge

Pesticide resistant insects are a big problem in the farm field.
Science & Technology

Scientists discover the genetic steps that created hardy, productive plants

Thomas Fudge

It offers a promise that gene editing could make some crops more resilient and productive.
Questions remain about last month’s fire near SDSU

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Thomas Fudge

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Community members wondered whether palm trees and overgrown brush could have been removed to prevent last month’s fire near SDSU. Then, San Diego is considering an ordinance that aims to preserve so-called "at-risk" affordable housing. Plus, residents of an affordable RV community in Vista have less than a week to move out -- or face legal action.