Our resident environmental legal expert, John Parker gives us a 2013 wrap up and delves into topics of hydrofracking in upstate NY, the status of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, the upcoming Environmental Bond Issue, as well as what we can look for in 2014 on Eco legal issues. For more information email John at [email protected]
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#1348: Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage
My co-producer Abba Carmichael steps in to host TMSOG, and chats with Tony Sirna co-founder of Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, a highly sustainable community, which encourages members to live off the land, off the grid and reduce consumption. They are a stellar example of being one with nature and being mindful of Mother Earth. Tune in to find out more about how Dancing Rabbit Eco Village is a model for eco awareness and preservation of the planet. Go to www.dancingrabbit.org for more info.
#1325: Environmental Lawyer, John L Parker
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.
#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.
#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…
#1223: Patrick Shane of Occupy Wall Street
Features Patrick Shane, Activist and member of the Occupy Wall Street press team.
#1203: Jeff Hittner of Ethikus
Features Jeff Hittner, co-founder of Ethikus, a blog and online community of ethical consumers that support stores and restaurants that are doing good.