#1426: Veronica Horvath, Environmental Advocate

My guest this week is Veronica Horvath, a member of Americorps, who coordinates environmental service learning programs at the Prospect Park Alliance. Veronica is passionate about all things green, but she is most concerned about water issues, and what needs to be done to keep water safe and clean. We talk a bit about her eco adventures in Jordan, and her role as a volunteer for Riverkeeper. Tune in to find out what items popped up on the shores of Brooklyn Bridge Park during the Riverkeeper Sweep event. Veronica’s passion about all things environmental is truly a breath of fresh air. For more info on Riverkeeper go to www.riverkeeper.org

#1426: Veronica Horvath, Environmental Advocate

1425: Michael Tobias, author of “Hope on Earth: A Conversation”

Michael-Charles-Tobias-The-Many-Shades-of-GreenMy guest this week is Michael Charles Tobias, ecologist, filmmaker, and president of the Dancing Star Foundation, which focuses on conservation, global environmental education, animal protection and more. He recently co-authored a book with Dr. Paul Ehrlich (known for his groundbreaking book “The Population Bomb”), entitled Hope On Earth: A Conversation. Michael and I discuss topics that touch on issues of water, biodiversity, reproductive rights, treatment of animals( especially the cruelty and mass slaughter of billions of chickens annually), and most importantly the need to teach compassion and non-violence within our education system. Perhaps courses in meditation, mediation and yoga, will make for more solid and humane citizens, especially in light of the rash of school shootings, which has plagued the United States since the tragedy at Columbine High School. We have to care about the one, so that we can forward that knowledge to the many. You can get the book, Hope on Earth: A Conversation on Amazon.com and check out www.dancingstarfoundation.org to get more information on conservation, animal protection, global education and more.

#1425: Michael Tobias, author of “Hope on Earth: A Conversation”

1422: Joseph Mauricio, Meditation Coach and Comedian

Joseph-Mauricio-on-The-Many-Shades-of-Green-at-bbox-radio-800Mind over matter is a truism. Joseph Mauricio brought his zen to this week’s show, as we touched on meditation, and how we all need to take time to slow down and clear our minds of the stresses of daily life. Joseph is the founder of Lifework Mindfulness Based Coaching Service, and the The Living Meditation Project. He is also a performer, storyteller, and he does stand-up as well as sketch and improvisational comedy. He has worked with Michael Moriarty and Alan Ginsberg, and has studied with Sakyong Mipham at retreats in the US and abroad. Find out how comedy and meditation connect to bring balance to one’s life. Visit www.josephmauricio.com to get more information about meditation classes and comedy shows, as laughter is a great way to release the zen in you.

#1422: Joseph Mauricio, Meditation Coach and Comedian

 

#1327: Murray L. Fisher, Harbor School

harbor-school-murray-fisherMurray Fisher, founder of The Harbor School discusses how high school students and oysters will help revive the waters of New York Harbor. The Harbor School is a specialized NYC Public High School that specializes in Marine science and technology. Tune in to find out more about the great work of Murray Fisher and his staff and students. For more info go to www.theharborschool.org

#1234: JK Canepa of New York Climate Action Group

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JK Canepa, co-founder of the New York Climate Action group is today’s guest. JK and I chat amongst the willow leaves in a beautiful tree house, located at the Community Garden on 5th Street in the East Village. We talk about Deep Ecology, hydrofracking and how we can stop the city from using tropical wood from the rain forest on many NYC projects. Like proper naturalists, we      also talk to the squirrels and spot a bunny rabbit. Tune in and be one with nature.

 

 

#1234: JK Canepa of New York Climate Action Group

#1227: UN Rep. Alice Slater of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

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Activist Alice Slater talks about the social and environmental issues surrounding nuclear proliferation, and her role at the United Nations representing the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#1227: UN Rep. Alice Slater of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

#1226: Activists Phil and Mitch Margo of the Tokens

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Phil and Mitch Margo of The Tokens — Brooklyn Boys — who are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the hit song The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Both Phil and Mitch are experienced writers, performers, producers and activists who deeply care about the planet.

 

 

 

#1226: Activists and Musicians Phil and Mitch Margo of the Tokens

#1224: Amanda Gentile of Grow NYC

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Features Amanda Gentile, Director of Development and Communication of GROW NYC, a hands-on non-profit working to build sustainable communities through farming, education and community action.

 

 

 

 

 

#1224: Amanda Gentile of Grow NYC

#1223: Patrick Shane of Occupy Wall Street

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Features Patrick Shane, Activist and member of the Occupy Wall Street press team.

 

 

 

 

#1223: Patrick Shane of Occupy Wall Street

#1222: David Braun of United for Action

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Features David Braun, President and Co-Founder of United For Actionand the National Grassroots Coalition

 

 

 

#1222: David Braun of United for Action

#1220: Ben Shuldiner of the Highschool for Public Service

Ben-Shuldiner-of-the-Highschool-for-Public-ServiceFeatures Ben Shuldiner, an educator, social activist, and founder and Principal of The Highschool for Public Service in Wingate, Brooklyn. The school serves as a flagship model for how sustainable practices interconnect with education in public school, and boasts a 10,000 sq. ft.vegetable farm on the front lawn in partnership with Green Guerillas and BK Farmyards.

 

 

 

 

#1220: Ben Shuldiner of the Highschool for Public Service

#1217: Marilyn Elie of Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition

Marilyn-Elie-Indian-Point-Safe-Energy-Coalition-The-Many-Shades-of-GreenFeatures Marilyn Elie, co-founder of the Westchester Citizens Awareness Network and an original member of the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition.

 

 

 

 

#1217: Marilyn Elie of Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition