1311: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Pt 1 of 2

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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.

 

#1311: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Pt 1 of 2

#1309: Rand Weeks

rand-weeksSaving 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-mandelbaumSyd 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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#1242: Green Mountain Energy

green-mountain-energy-doug-semmesDoug 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.

 

 

 

 

 

#1242: Green Mountain Energy

#1232: El Puente: Muralistas

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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.

 

#1232: El Puente: Muralistas

#1231: Sustainable CUNY: Let the Sun Shine

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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

 
 
 

#1230: El Puente: The Green Light District

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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.

 

 

 

#1230: El Puente: The Green Light District

#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

#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

#1216: Activist and Musician Sharon Abreu

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Sharon Abreu who is a vocalist, activist, educator and executive director of Irthlingz, an organization that uses music and multi-media entertainment as tools to educate people about the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

#1216: Activist and Musician Sharon Abreu

#1205: Donna Stein of NYC Friends of Clearwater

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Features Donna Stein, President of NYC Friends of Clearwater, which is a chartered sloop club that teaches people to protect the Hudson River and related waterways through education, advocacy and celebration.

 

 

 

#1205: Donna Stein of NYC Friends of Clearwater

#1109: Erika Brenner & Jessica Leinwand

Food-360-Logo-The-Many-Shades-Of-GreenFeatures Youth Program Manager Jessica Leinwand, Farm & Educational Coordinator Erika Brenner, and students of Food 360, a farm-to-fork job training program that is a collaboration between Family Cook Productionsand Dekalb Farm in downtown Brooklyn.

 

#1109: Erika Brenner & Jessica Leinwand