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Climate Change & Sacrifice Zones

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Since 2003 a rash of proposals have surfaced in communities throughout the Northwest to export vast amounts of fossil fuels to Asian markets via Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. If these plans go through the Northwest would become home to the largest oil terminal in North America, the largest coal export facility in North America, and the largest methanol refinery in the world.

This week we present Part One of Sacrifice Zones by Barbara Bernstein. It’s the first in a two-part series on the pressure to transform a region of iconic landscapes and environmental stewardship into a global center for shipping fossil fuels. Bernstein investigates how proposals for petrochemical development in the Pacific Northwest threatens the region’s core cultural, social, and environmental values.

Special thanks to Dan Serres, Eric de Place, Carol Newman, Peter Seigel, Steve Early, KMUN Coast Community Radio, Melissa Marsland, Jerry Mayer, Jan Zuckerman and Bill Bigelow.

Photo Credit: Paloma Ayala

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Featuring:

  • Sacrifice Zones was written, narrated and produced by Barbara Bernstein.

  • Sacrifice Zones was funded by the Regional Arts and Culture Council and the Puffin Foundation.

  • Original music was composed and performed by Barbara Bernstein and Floating Glass Balls. 

Credits:
  • Host: Monica Lopez
  • Producers: Anita Johnson, Monica Lopez, Salima Hamirani
  • Executive Director: Lisa Rudman
  • Audience Engagement Director/Web Editor: Sabine Blaizin
  • Development Associate: Vera Tykulsker
  • Music:

    • “Lonesome Valley”, Black Twig Pickers

    Author: FoC Media

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