Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Can California's environmental regulations withstand Trump?
The state has imposed strict emissions standards on the auto industry, but that may be in jeopardy with the incoming Trump administration.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPicture courtesy of Chris Goldberg.
In this episode
5 storiesCould California lose its greenhouse gas emissions waiver?
The state has imposed strict emissions standards on the auto industry, but that may be in jeopardy with the incoming Trump administration.
Read the story8 minEnvironmental regulations and the car industry
We find out how California’s emissions standards have affected the auto industry, and whether car makers would welcome laxer rules.
Read the story10 minCalifornia's climate forces farmers to reconsider where and what they grow
James Birch has owned Flora Bella Farm in Three Rivers, California for decades. For him, the rain is a welcome respite. But at the same time, he’s been looking elsewhere to grow his crops.
Read the story8 minHow the mind tricks the body into becoming sick
One neurologist's patients suffer epileptic seizures, are blind or can’t walk. They don't actually have an underlying physiological disease, so how does she treat them?
Read the story14 minProtecting your digital privacy during political protests
Hundreds of thousands are expected to show up in cities across the nation to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration. Xeni Jardin shares tips for how to maintain your digital privacy.
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