John Parker environmental lawyer extraordinaire, takes us through what steps are needed to adapt and create legal policies to guide us through extreme weather events such as Superstorm Sandy. Should we rebuild in areas that are flood zones? What natural barriers can be put in place to prevent flooding? Resilience is the key to helping us prepare for future extreme weather as a result of climate change.
Category: Education
#1322: Scott Seydel, Global Green
Scott Seydel is the Chairperson of Global Green, an organization that advocates for smart solutions to global warming. We discuss waste stream diversion, and what companies are participating to help reduce and recycle waste. Global Green is an affiliate of Green Cross International, an organization that works to foster a global value shift to a sustainable and secure future. Scott is a leader in building communities affected by natural disasters, as he moves to green affordable housing via use of alternative energy and building materials that are less toxic. He is a true environmental ambassador. For more info go to www.globalgreen.org
#1324: Riverkeeper Sweep
David Berreby, member of Red Hook Boaters, and Lisa Bloodgood, Environmental Advisor to NYC Councilman Stephen Levin talk about ways to become more in tune with the waterways in NYC, and how we can all be better environmental stewards. One way to get involved is to volunteer for the 2nd Annual Riverkeeper Sweep on May 11th, 2013. Help clean up the parks and surrounding rivers and estuaries in 70 locations from NYC to Albany. Events in North Brooklyn will take place at Grand Ferry Park in Williamsburg, McCarren Park in Greenpoint, and Valentino Park in Red Hook, where you can also go kayaking for free. For more information and to register for the event, go to www.riverkeeper.org/sweep
#1313: LEAF Program, The Nature Conservancy
Our guest is Brigitte Griswold, National LEAF Director at The Nature Conservancy. Children are spending half as much time outdoors as they did 20 years ago. The LEAF program helps students get back to nature, and learn about environmental issues through classwork and field experience. Go to www.nature.org/LEAF for more information.
#1312: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Pt 2 of 2
We continue our discussion with Tiokasin Ghosthorse about past and present treatment of Native Americans, and we delve into their connection and knowledge of Mother Earth. For more information go to www.firstvoicesindigenousradio.org
1311: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Pt 1 of 2
Join me and “spiritual agitator”, advocate of Indigenous Rights, and host of First Voices Indigeneous Radio on WBAI, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, for a two part series on Native Americans. Learn about their struggles, their wisdom, and their connection to Mother Earth. We have to respect those who were here before us and who deserve our attention and compassion. Tiokasin imparts his wisdom, as we take a journey into the history of the Lakota people, as well as the Elder Brothers from the Kogi Tribe and their warning about what we are doing to the environment. Tune in and be moved by the spirit and knowledge of Tiokasin Ghosthorse.
#1309: Rand Weeks
Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves is the message of Rand Weeks. We must protect the oyster beds and coral reefs to keep the planet healthy for all species. This can be done through the process of Bio Rock, no it’s not a new heavy metal band, so tune in to find out how important it is. Go to global coral.org for more information. Also check out Shell Shocked the documentary film that delves into the importance of oyster reefs and why we need to save them.
#1308: Rock and Wrap It Up
Syd Mandelbaum talks about feeding the hungry andfighting poverty. He has helped feed millions of people through the work of Rock and Wrap It Up. Syd uses greening tactics to collect food that is prepared but not served at concerts, sporting events, schools and hotels. Go to rockandwrapitup.org and hungerpedia.com for more info. Hunger is NOT a game.
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Doug Semmes, Director of the New York Market of Green Mountain Energy, is a green power pioneer who is moving to change the way power is distributed.Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer. Become a green energy consumer and reduce your carbon footprint. Listen in and find out how. It’s good to be green. Muralistas, green education and community all come together to create a more sustainable Williamsburg, and a more sustainable planet. This week’s program is the second capturing the active neighborhood programming of El Puente, a long-time South Williamsburg community organization. City Councilwoman Diana Reyna, P.S. 84 Principal Sereida Rodriguez, El Puente artist and educator Joe Matunis, and many students and others gathered one hot summer afternoon at the school on Berry St. and South 1st Street to create a new mural. They also gave us insight into the programs and initiatives of El Puente, which moves to build community involvement and awareness of culture and the environment. Find out your solar potential by knowing how much sun shines on your roof. My guest this week is Tria Case, University Director of Sustainability at CUNY. Tria explains sustainability efforts at the City University of New York and tells you how you can use the NYC Solar Map to calculate costs, and learn about available incentives and payback for investing in solar energy. Listen in and let the sun shine! #1231: Sustainable CUNY: Let the Sun Shine Muralistas, green education and community all come together to create a more sustainable Williamsburg, and a more sustainable planet. This week’s guest, Anusha Venkataraman, is the Acting Director of El Puente’s Green Light District intiative. Anusha gives us insight into the programs and initiatives of El Puente, which moves to build community involvement and awareness of culture and the environment. #1242: Green Mountain Energy
#1232: El Puente: Muralistas
#1231: Sustainable CUNY: Let the Sun Shine
#1230: El Puente: The Green Light District