Stephen Lacey, climate blogger at The Center for American Progress and Grist, has written a slew of stories about the solar industry, Solyndra and clean energy progress – and obstacles. Meet the man behind many compelling stories.
The anti GMO factions are out in force this week with a two-pronged attack on the need for proper labeling of food products made with genetically modified organisms. The "Just Label It" campaign is demanding "GMO" appear on product packages as is the Right2Know march, a two week walk from New York to The White House. David Bronner, of Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps joins us to share what's at stake for the future of our food supply.
Renee Sharp, Head of Environmental Working Group California office talks about how BPA is now banned in California baby bottles after Governor Jerry Brown signed the new legislation. Now, what about the rest of cans and bottles that contain bisphenol A?
Woody Tasch, Founder and Chair of Slow Money, talks about the upcoming Slow Money 3rd national gathering taking place in San Francisco, October 12-14.
Today's show is dedicated to the life and legacy of Wangari Maathai, of Africa, and the world. The pioneer who planted seeds – and trees – for the benefit of environmental and womens transformation, died this week of ovarian cancer at the age of 71 in Nairobi. We'll speak to the Director of Greenbelt Movement about what the Nobel Peace Prize winner was working on when she died – Steve Mills will also talk about Maathai's unusual corporate partnership with the Shaklee company.
Joseph Romm talks about America's "allergic reaction" to climate change, Solyndra's non-scandal, and Stephen Colbert's hilarious take on global warming reality!
Climate change communications is the focus of today's interview with Edward Maibach, Professor and Director of George Mason University's Center For Climate Change Communication. The Center has been doing cutting edge research on how Americans are understanding and responding to global warming…or not…and studying the factors behind beliefs and attitudes around our greatest ecological challenge.
Are you ready for 24 Hours of Climate Reality? I know most of U.S. could sure use a dose, especially down in Texas where the Governor is still flames deep in denial! We'll talk to Kevin Curtis, Al Gore's Program Director for The Climate Reality Project, which is launching a global, 24-hour effort today, and find out how you can participate, even after the event. Here the concluding presentation by Al Gore.
D. R. Tucker, on the past week’s top climate SUReality stories!
Fresh from the success of the two-week Tar Sands protest outside The White House, 350.org Founder Bill Mckibben is catching his breath before gearing up for his next mega-event; Moving Planet, September 24, a worldwide day of action to combat climate change apathy!
350.org’s U.S. coordinator, Molly Haigh, discusses what’s being planned and how you can participate.