Wade Graham is an adjunct professor at the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, with a focus on urban and environmental policy. He is the author of American Eden: From Monticello to Central Park to Our Backyards: What Our Gardens Tell Us about Who We Are and Dream Cities: Seven Urban Ideas that Shape the World.
Wade Graham on KCRW
More from KCRW
Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust
EducationInglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.
Condo owners are ‘counting pennies’ as home insurance soars
Housing & DevelopmentInsurance hikes aren’t just affecting homes at high risk of fire. Homeowners in urban areas share the brunt of climate change too. Condos are hit especially hard.
Prop 4: Here’s what’s in California’s $10B climate bond measure
Climate changeTen billion dollars doesn’t go far when it comes to adapting to climate change, but the state has a lot of projects planned, should this bond measure pass.
Offshore wind: California doubles down on climate plan
EnvironmentThe California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a strategic plan to build the state’s offshore wind industry. Much of that will happen at the Port of Long Beach.
Rainy winters and sewage are worsening CA beach water quality
EnvironmentNonprofit Heal the Bay is out with its annual report card on water quality at CA beaches. It found that rainy winters may be making the ocean more toxic.
Will Latinos unfairly lose their homes due to Stanton’s redevelopment plans?
Orange CountyThe city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.
Climate change forces 3rd gen fisherman to rethink this year
Climate changeWarming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.
A baby monitor losing power alerts family to evacuate Franklin Fire
WildfiresThreatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.
Robert Macfarlane on nature, language, and music
Health & WellnessFrom mountain tops to the underworld, Robert Macfarlane explores the natural world through language, metaphor, and music.