Category: Environment

We seem to be relying on the youth to save the planet, and with their help and the help of organizations like Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) there is hope. CCL is nonpartisan nonprofit environmental organization, which is committed to building the political will for the climate solutions we all need, as it empowers citizens to talk with neighbors, friends, and local officials about how national climate action can help ensure a healthy future while strengthening the American economy. By focusing on shared values rather than partisan divides, CCL builds relationships with community leaders, federal elected officials and with Congress, always starting from a place of respect, gratitude, and appreciation. My guests on this episode are Frankie and Matthew who are members of the Westchester Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, and they represent the terrific things that the younger generations are doing to lead the way to protect the environment. We talk about some of the campaigns of CCL which include Carbon Fee and Dividend a/k/a Carbon Cash Back, lobbying for climate legislation, external collaboration with other environmental groups and more. For additional information go to citizensclimatelobby.org and on Instagram @citizensclimate, @cclwestchester.

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“Silence never won rights. They are not handed down from above—they’re forced by pressures from below.”Roger Baldwin Co-founder of the ACLU

We must not be silent, we must NEVER be silent! It takes a village, and local community organizations are the conduit to leading the way to create social justice and foster connection amongst people. Collective will is the key to surmounting issues that affect individual rights, the environment, open space, education, safety and general well being. We need to encourage people to speak up and allow them to share their experiences and learn from one another.  On this episode we speak to Nada Khader, a community leader who works to foster social justice on a local level in Westchester County, NY. Nada has served as the Executive Director of WESPAC Foundation for the past 20 years and puts her passion and expertise to work to help others and foster social justice. WESPAC was recently recognized by the City of White Plains as a leading force in Westchester County for peace and justice work for over four decades. WESPAC works day in and day out to help people in need, and continues to organize and educate local communities on issues of social and environmental justice. For more info go to WESPAC.org, Twitter @WESPAC_NY Subscribe to TMSOG podcast on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Spreaker and more. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

Get cookin’ on the outdoor grill, use your grill pan inside or your big Dutch oven pot and enjoy the foods of summer.  We all look forward to gatherings, outdoor festivities, and good times with family and friends. In this episode Courtney gives us a cooking demo and tacos are on the menu. Cook something delicious and nutritious and have fun eating in these crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer…

The great civil rights leader and congressman, the late John Lewis, coined the phrase “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” As it turns out, my astrology chart, as read to me on this episode by my guest Charlotte Ghiorse, founder of Sexy Astrology, indicates that I need to get into “good trouble.” My moon is in the Seventh House, and with Scorpio rising, I am a “Responsible Revolutionary!” The term is clearly an oxymoron, as the two words are a bit conflicting, but it seems apropos to my personality, and my quest to get the message out about the need to be proactive about protecting Mother Earth. You can find out about your astrological leanings on Charlotte’s You Tube Channel, Sexy Astrology, and get astrological advice and forecasting, as well as horoscopes. In addition to being an astrologer, Charlotte is a painter, creator of the House of ChoClet, is a video and performance artist, and a mom of three, who has vision and a sense of depth which gives purpose to her art and life. For more info go to www.https://www.houseofchoclet.com. For more shows on TMSOG go to hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Spreaker.com, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart and more. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

According to Buddhist principles, insects, as sentient beings, should not be harmed or killed. It has been described in a story of the life of the Buddha, that he once commanded monks to discontinue their travels during monsoon season, to avoid the killing of worms and insects on the muddy roads. We are a seeing less fireflies, bees and other pollinators, as humans continue to spray chemicals that are killing them off at a rapid pace. Victoria Alzapiedi, our resident wildlife expert and landscaping expert, talks about how to be more proactive and how we can co-exist with insects and birds by being more conscious and mindful of their benefits. We need to stop using harmful pesticides which is greatly diminishing their population. For more info go to New Castle Healthy Yards on Facebook, tweet us your thoughts @tmshadesofgreen. Check out hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com for more episodes. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Spreaker.com and more. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

For all of Earth’s creatures, nothing is so fundamental as the beginning of Summer.  Be meditative: drink your coffee and tea slow, take deep breaths, and remind yourself to be present. Enjoy your summer barbecues, but eat light, exercise slowly, try to hit the beach and be one with nature. On this episode, Courtney gives us some great tips on summer living, eating and best ways to move your body in the the good old summertime. To get more info, follow Courtney on her Facebook page Courtney on Health, on Instagram @clgwellnes and visit her website: courtneygravenese.com. For more shows go to malcolmpresents.com and themanyshadesofgreen.com.  Tweet us any thoughts or questions @tmshadesofgreen

In this episode we talk to Dan Antonioli a seasoned green builder, licensed general building contractor, permaculture designer, and social justice advocate.  We talk about the concept of “Going Green” which Dan believes extends far beyond responsible construction. His company Going-Green.Co emphasizes sustainability not as an end goal, but as a process for moving the world in a sustainable, green direction. Dan has founded two green communities: 611Ecovillage and Laytonville Ecovillage. He has 20 years of green building experience and is a passionate environmentalist. For more information visit Dan’s website: going-green.co Subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps… #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

Sometimes one person can make a difference, and I point to Greta Thunberg, who sat on a bench in front of the Swedish Parliament building and held a sign that said: School Strike for Climate. That single act turned into a world wide youth movement. I am happy to have four amazing students who are charting their own paths to reduce carbon emissions and reduce the effects of climate change. Evie and Jordan, students from the Cayman Islands, are leading the charge to protect the coral reefs and other areas of the island from overdevelopment via their group Protect Our Future. Gabriel and Aaron students from the Lower Hudson Valley, a suburb of NYC, are involved in different initiatives, and are working on a project to help save a forest in the area from being developed into large luxury homes. They also work on a local green podcast for their town, to help educate residents about different environmental issues and initiatives which affect their community. In the words of Mohith Agadi: “Forests are no one’s property to destroy; They are everyone’s responsibility to protect.” We must also protect the Coral reefs, which represent some of the world’s most spectacular beauty spots, and are the foundation of marine life: without them many of the sea’s most exquisite species will not survive. Ice ages have come and gone. Coral reefs have persisted. For more information go to protectourfuture.org and preservebuttonhook.org #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

Dr. Rachel Licker, principal climate scientist with Union of Concerned Scientists gives us great information about working to reduce carbon emissions and what steps need to be taken to make that happen. According to the latest IPCC Report, limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector. This will involve a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use, improved energy efficiency, and use of alternative fuels. Humans are destroying forests and polluting waterways. What is it going to take to stop the planet from frying? How can we reduce global warming and stop the oil and gas industry from drilling and extracting every last drop of oil from the ground? The answer could be with the lawyers. Yes, you heard that right. There are currently various actions in many states in the US which are challenging the fossil fuel companies to come clean and state, much like the tobacco industry, that they knew long ago, that they were polluting and causing a climate crisis. So, we the people, are going to go to court to try to stop these companies from decimating our planet. We turn to science for the answers, and some scientists believe that legal challenges will make the oil companies pay for their detrimental actions and misinformation. For more information go to ucsusa.org. For past shows go to HudsonRiverRadio.com and MalcolmPresents.com. Subscribe to The Many Shades of Green Podcast on all major podcast apps. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

On this episode Courtney discusses eating (and exercising) to beat the heat! Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body. If you don’t take care when exercising in the heat, you risk serious illness. Both the exercise itself and the air temperature and humidity can increase your core body temperature. Coping with summer’s heat should include eating lighter foods that provide energy and nutrition. How can you eat and exercise to beat the heat? Courtney has some great tips on eating light on a hot summer’s day, and how to keep cool exercising as the sun beats down in the summer months. Visit Courtney on Health on FaceBook and follow her on Instagram @clgwellness. For past shows go to malcolmpresents.com and themanyshadesofgreen.com. The program is also available as a podcast on various apps.

Our resident landscape and wildlife expert Victoria Alzapiedi of New Castle Healthy Yards, has insight into the use of pesticides, and gives us some tips on how to maintain our landscape without killing beneficial insects. While people are bug phobic and want to rid their land of certain bugs, especially ticks, which seem to be the villain, our constant spaying of chemicals is hurting us, our pets, the land, the air, the water, and is causing the bug population, especially pollinators, to disappear. According to a fact sheet on beyondpesticides.org studies show that hazardous lawn chemicals are drifting into our homes where they contaminate indoor air and surfaces, and expose children to levels ten times higher than pre-application levels. We can and should do better. For more info go to the New Castle Healthy Yards Facebook page. For past episodes go to HudsonRiverRadio.com, Malcolmpresents.com and Follow us on Instagram and twitter @tmshadesofgreen. Join The Nature of Westchester on FaceBook. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness #SweatBees

What makes us happy is always a universal question. I try to be happy, but many things of late seem to make that difficult. According to our guest this week, author Colin Beavan“the most energetic and helpful people are those who are aligned with their whole selves. Awake people thrive. Communities, organizations and societies filled with awake people also thrive.” In his new book, How To Be Alive: A Guide to the Kind of Happiness That Helps the World, Colin focuses on how our happiness and the happiness of others are interdependent. He is also obsessed with the following three points:

1.Living an authentic, purposeful life that has a meaningful impact on the world. 2. Helping other people to do the same. 3. Creating a world where the freedom to find that kind of human dignity is available to everyone.

For more info go to colinbeavan.com. Check out his book and documentary film No Impact Man. Subscribe to TMSOG podcast and follow the show on Facebook and on Twitter @tmshadesofgreen. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness