David Helvarg on KCRW
More from KCRW
Is nuclear power the answer to climate change?
NationalHuman civilization is threatened by climate change. But it also needs the energy from fossil fuels that now emit greenhouse gases.
As Cohen begins testifying on Capitol Hill...
PoliticsJosh and Ken get in studio as Cohen’s testimony begins.
Where to spot stellar wildflowers along the Central Coast
Central CoastBirds are chirping, creeks are flowing and wildflower buds are beginning to pop up and down the Central Coast.
How rich parents game the college admissions system -- legally
NationalStudents have filed a class-action lawsuit against the universities named in the college bribery scandal, which includes Stanford, USC and UCLA.
When going green brings an unexpected financial burden
CaliforniaProperty Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE was invented to address one particular challenge in tackling climate change: often, the green choice isn’t the most convenient or most…
Do you have what it takes to be a California lifeguard?
Los AngelesOn a bracingly cold morning in Huntington Beach, a big group of teenagers and 20-somethings gathered outside of the city’s main lifeguard station. They were here to participate in…
Special Coverage: Michael Cohen’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee
PoliticsMichael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, is testifying on Capitol Hill.
How women changed what you eat (and how you eat it)
Food and DrinkWomen developed the coffee filter, the donut, mass-produced champagne, and modern Mexican food. A new book looks at these historic accomplishments.