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
Category: Environment
#1310: 350.org
We cannot continue spewing massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere without dangerous consequences. 350.org is using grassroots efforts to help reduce carbon emissions via education, rallies, writing campaigns, and events like DO THE MATH. May Boeve, Executive Director of 350.org explains the dangers of carbon emissions, and what we need to do to keep the levels at 350 ppm. Listen in and Do The Math. Special guest legal commentator, Elon D.
#1305: Barbara Landis, The Nose
Meet Barbara Landis, the “Wine Lady” who became known in the wine industry as “The Nose.” We chat about her career and about the organic wine industry, which has been growing in popularity, as people are becoming more conscious about the ecology of wine. For more information, you can go to www.organicconsumers.org or send an email to Barbara at [email protected]
#1301: Carolina Salguero, PortSide New York
PortSide NewYork Founder and Director Carolina Salguero discusses how this unique organization is bringing New York City’s “blue space” to life aboard the re-purposed oil tanker. The tanker is currently based in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
#1242: Green Mountain Energy
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.
#1241: Marc Sussman
What is the connection between the White Cliffs of Dover and the Fiscal Cliff. Marc Sussman, founder of The Sussman Group is my guest, and we chat about Climate Change, Socially Responsible Investment and more…
#1240: Nancercize with Nancy Bruning
If you want to know “101 Things You Can Do on A Park Bench” tune in to hear Nancy Bruning and I discuss how outdoor spaces can double as the perfect exercise place. You can get into shape without spending lots of cash on a fitness club. Be one with nature and feel good in both your body and your mind.
#1239: Riverkeeper & Newton Creek Alliance
Phillip Musegaas, Hudson River Program Director at Riverkeeper and Kate Zidar, Executive Director of Newtown Creek Alliance discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on the Gowanus Canal and areas of Greenpoint.
#1238: Food and Water Watch
Alex Beauchamp, North East Regional Director of Food and Water Watch. Learn about food security and issues affecting clean water.
#1237: Eco Brooklyn
Guerrilla Green Building, Passive Heating and Cooling, Zero Waste and Zero Energy are all discussed with my guest Gennaro Brooks-Church, Director of Eco Brooklyn.It’s cool to build green. Get more info at www.ecobrooklyn.com
#1236: Eva Radke: Film Biz Recycling
Eva Radke, founder of Film Biz Recycling joins me to discuss the after life of furniture, clothes and various trinkets that come from film, television and stage sets post production. Eva puts the slogan Reuse, Reduce and Recycle into serious practice. Treasures abound in the Film Biz Recycling warehouse in Brooklyn. Find out more by going to filmbizrecycling.org
#1234: JK Canepa of New York Climate Action Group
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.