Reverend Fred Small is a BIG force in the religious environmental community. The senior minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts shares his views on climate activism, the Koch Brothers and some of the spiritual questions raised by the reality of what we’re doing to our life support systems.
After the Super Storm that forever changed the New Jersey/New York coastline –as well as many minds– what have we learned from the “1 in 100 year” event?
Dr. Radley Horton, a climate scientist from Columbia University and Nasa’s Goddard Space Institute, says we should expect more of the same in the near future.
Silicon Valley businesswoman turned anti-plastic advocate Daniella Dimitrova Russo shares “must know” information about the role of plastic in our lives…and beyond!
As we approach the first anniversary of Sandy, the super storm that signaled arrival of climate change for many Americans, we'll talk to Senator Rob Hogg of Iowa to hear about commemoration events happening in his area and around the country — including plans for a walk across the nation next year.
Hear what makes Senator Hogg optimistic about our climate future thanks to grassroots grit and people power. Yes, even WITH all the grid-lock and goofiness in Washington!
One of the world’s leading climate scientists, Dr. Michael Mann, joins us to discuss results of the new IPCC report and what it portends. He also discusses the merits of the divestiture movement led by author and activist Bill McKibben.
D.R. Tucker also checks in from an anti-Koch Industries rally outside a broadcast station in Boston.
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Reporter Joe Donnelly shares what prompted him to go in search of a lone gray wolf in the NorthWest. His story in Orion Magazine tells a tale that symbolizes the fight for balance between man and nature.
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Like clockwork, the IPCC's big report got pre-empted, buried by wall to wall mainstream media coverage on the government shutdown. But on The Green Front we know what will have the most near–and long term–impact so we'll drill down on the report's key findings and what it means with Geoffrey Feinberg, the Yale Project's research director of climate communications. He'll also talk about Climate Change in the American Mind, their just released findings on growing climate concern in four states: red, blue and in-between.
Dr. Mary Pipher has just released her 9th book, "The Green Boat". The author, activist and psychotherapist will share what prompted this book and what gives her courage, hope and energy to join the noble battle for eco-awareness and action in America.
What do you get when you mix Tea Party Patriots with solar-loving Sierra Clubbers in Georgia? The Green Tea Party Coalition and stirring up the pot is Debbie Dooley who joins us with the story on how this "unholy alliance" got cooked up and why it has the Koch Brothers steamed!
A national eco hotel program is gathering steam as membership doubles in TripAdvisors GreenLeaders hospitality division. Jenny Rushmore talks about progress in the effort to make America's hotels and motels less wasteful and more resource efficient.