Providing ideas to help make the world a better place for this and future generations
Meet Colin Beavan, Green Party candidate for the 8th Congressional District in Brooklyn, as we discuss climate change, community and what we need to do to end corporate greed. Be “Green” on November 6th. Find out how you can volunteer by going to www.votecolin.org
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.
Look out for a gas pipeline coming to a neighborhood near you, brought to you by Spectra Energy. It will run through Brooklyn in the areas of Kings Plaza, Flatbush Avenue and Floyd Bennett Field. Does gas really heat best? It may seem like a cheap, clean alternative to oil, but don’t be fooled by corporate propaganda. Get the lowdown on the status of the Spectra Pipeline from Clare Donohue, founder of the Sane Energy Project.
#1229: All Things Sane: From Gas Pipelines to Boiler Conversions to Radon
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
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
Hear how Vokashi is changing the way people compost, by using ancient fermenting methods.
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.
Features David Braun, President and Co-Founder of United For Actionand the National Grassroots Coalition
Features Thelma Thomas, Artistic Director of Pearls of Wisdom, a program of Elders Share the Arts, based in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. She is also a founding member of the African Folks Heritage Circle and an extraordinary storyteller.
Features 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.
