Jayni Chase: First International Day of Happiness
Author and longtime eco- activist Jayni Chase checks in from the U.N. First International Day of Happiness and shares her green values and visions for a healthier world!
Author: Betsy Rosenberg
Peter Sinclair: Carbon Tax
There is renewed focus on the possibility of a carbon tax from both sides of the issue. Climate Crock’s Peter Sinclair joins us to share his expert opinion on the chances this win-win-win proposal will actually happen, and what it means that opponents are ramping up their rhetoric.
Ben Wessel: 350 Action Endorses Ed Markey for US Senate
Ben Wessel, of 350 Action, explains why the climate group has– for
the first time– endorsed a candidate for office, Rep. Ed Markey.
Libba Betton: Whole Foods Commits to Full GMO Transparency
Whole Foods has announced it will be labeling its GMO products as it tries to procure fewer of them over the next five years. Spokeswoman Libba Letton explains that ground-breaking decision.
Frank O’Donnell: Gina McCarthy as new Head of the EPA
What can we expect from President Obama's choice to head the EPA? Gina McCarthy is being mostly cheered by environmentalists, including Frank O'Donnell, President of Clean Air Watch, who says we should all be breathing easier soon.
Cameron Roda: Political Neglect of Global Warming Acts as Environmental Threat
Is the political logjam on climate change a serious environmental threat? Cameron Roda a junior at Ohio State University tells us about a March 5 column he wrote explaining that citizens need to wake up and smell the carbon and not vote for any candidates who are naive, neglectful, incompetent or ignorant on science!
Alexis Madrigal: Powering the Dream
Alexis Madrigal, author of "Powering the Dream" on the history and future of green technology.
Sarah Hodgdon: Forward on Climate
Where does the newly energized climate movement go in the wake of last week's largest ever rally on Washington? We talk to Sarah Hodgdon, National Programs Director for the Sierra Club–one of the event's organizers–about the successful demonstration and its impact on the nation.
Michael Green: Ending the Toxic Shell Game
Michael Green, Executive Director of The Center for Environmental Health reveals the "toxic shell game" being perpetrated by chemical manufacturers.
Betsy is away for two weeks, working on her book
Betsy is away working on her book. She’ll be back on February 27. In the meantime she has selected a few of her favorite recent programs in case you missed them when they aired originally, starting with the show aired on December 12. Enjoy!