Joining me on the program this week is friend of the show and environmental attorney John Parker. We discuss the problems associated with transporting Bakken crude oil via rail and boat. There have been several accidents attributed to the transport of this very volatile product, and communities affected both in upstate New York and in Canada have become very vocal opponents of how the oil is being moved around the country. We also had a special guest, Liam, who told us about his experience aboard the Riverkeeper patrol boat with Captain John Lipscomb. You can learn more about NYS environmental initiatives and get more information by emailing John at [email protected]
Category: New York City
#1412: Charlotte Ghiorse, House of Choclet Part 2/2
In Part 2 of our interview with Charlotte Ghiorse we continue to discuss “American Garbage” both the film and the exhibit. In addition, we talk about her unique connection with the FDNY, and how she worked with firefighters during and after 9/11, to capture the fires and chaos during that most horrific event in US history. On the lighter side, we delve into how individuals can be more proactive in recycling, and how uber cool the House of Choclet is. Go to www.charlotteg.com to find out more.
#1411: Charlotte Ghiorse, House of Choclet Part 1/2
Charlotte Ghiorse, artist, filmmaker, eco-activist, astrologer and mom of three joins me to chat about her artistic endeavors, and the connection between art and the environment. Charlotte produced a film called “American Garbage” based on the art exhibit of the same title, which won the Spirit Award at the Williamsburg Film Festival. She is an extraordinary talent, and uses that talent to get the word out about the environment, recycling, and sustainability. Her work can be seen in galleries in NYC, and she has had exhibits at The Museum of Motherhood. Check out House of Choclet and www.charlotteg.com for more info.
#1410: 2GreenMinds & Holistic Spaces
Part 1: Ann Delmarmo
Americans use about 2,200 paper napkins per person each year, that is a lot of unnecessary waste in landfills. Enter Ann Delmarmo, one of the founders of 2GreenMinds, a company that produces a product called eco-kins, a napkin you can take everywhere, and re-use on a daily basis. Find out how an idea sprouting from necessity is helping solve a problem of unnecessary waste. Tune in to get more info on Ann, 2GreenMinds and where you can get eco-kins.
Part 2: Anjie Cho
How can we nourish our spaces and ourselves? Anjie Cho, founder of Holistic Spaces, Feng Shui architect and green designer, explains how simple it is to feed our mind and body in order to create more balanced spaces that give positive energy or “chi”. Learn about EMFS, and how you can reduce your exposure to electromagnetic fields that emit from your smartphones, TVs, computers, tablets and transmission lines. Go to www.anjiecho.com for more information.
#1408: Iwilla Remedy
Body care with a purpose is how my guests Selima and Tami Lust describe their natural beauty/body care company, Iwilla Remedy. Handcrafted in Brooklyn via a social partnership with Brooklyn Community Services, Iwilla Remedy has a line of products that are plant based and paraben free. Tami and Selima took first place in the 2013 PowerUp Business Plan Competition sponsored by the Brooklyn Public Library. Connecting business and community makes for a very special company, that prides itself on combining excellent product with social responsibility. So lavish yourself in some lavender oils and be one with nature. For more information visit www.iwillaremedy.com.
#1401: Brooklyn Grange Farm
Learn what you can grow Up On The Roof, as Bradley Fleming, Farm Manager at Brooklyn Grange Farm explains how urban agriculture is taking hold on a tall building near you. Find out what grows best on a city roof, and how it helps both the environment and adds to the sustainability of NYC. Go to www.brooklyngrangefarm.com for more info.
#1406: Ken Gale
What is the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), and why is it such a “secret.” Ken Gale, host of Eco-Logic on WBAI, gives us the reasons why we need to be very afraid of what is called “NAFTA on steroids.” Internet Freedom, Food Safety, US jobs, Copyrights, the Environment, Public Health, and the price of medicine will all be affected by this agreement, which is being negotiated behind closed doors by the Executive Branch, the USTR and Fortune 500 corporations, who stand to greatly benefit should it pass. Congress is putting this matter on the “Fast Track”, without even knowing what the TPP contains, which considering their record, is not all surprising. Get more information by going to www.citizen.org/TPP. Tune into Ken’s show Eco-Logic, Tuesdays at 8 PM on WBAI.
#1403: Joy Rose, Director of the Museum of Motherhood & Founder of Moms Who Rock
Director of the Museum of Motherhood and founder of the Moms Who Rock movement, Joy Rose joins us for a conversation about the interconnection of Motherhood and Mother Nature. We talk about issues of ecofeminism, the need to curb population growth, societal tribulations of women, and much, much more. Moms have the power!!! To get more information on the Mom’s Movement go to MOMmuseum.org & Mamapalooza.com
#1403: Joy Rose, Director of the Museum of Motherhood & Founder of Moms Who Rock
#1350: Rick Ulfik, We, The World
Rick Ulfik, founder of We, The World, and friend of the show, gives us insight into all the great work We.net is doing to promote peace and sustainability throughout the world. There are numerous programs that promote peace, sustainability and humanity, as the world needs to move away from the me, me, me mentality, to the WE mentality. Sustainable Earth 2020, 11 Days of Global Unity, 11 Ways to Change the World are just some of the initiatives that promote a better society. Jane Goodall, Nobel Prize Laureate Rev Desmond Tutu, Deepak Chopra and many others, are on the Board of We, The World, and they know that compassion and working together leads to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and transformation of communities. Go to www.We.net and/or www.wetheworld.org to get involved.
#1402: John Parker, Environmental Lawyer
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]
#1340: Ari King, Author of NOW WHAT?!
What path do you take after college? Who can you go to for advice on the next chapter in your life. My guest, Ari King will help guide you through those sometimes choppy waters. He has written a book entitled NOW WHAT? Conversations about College, Graduation and the Next Step. Ari is also host of a radio show called “Off Campus” on BBoxradio.com. For more info go to www.ariking.com
#1327: Murray L. Fisher, Harbor School
Murray Fisher, founder of The Harbor School discusses how high school students and oysters will help revive the waters of New York Harbor. The Harbor School is a specialized NYC Public High School that specializes in Marine science and technology. Tune in to find out more about the great work of Murray Fisher and his staff and students. For more info go to www.theharborschool.org