CODE GREEN Articles & Commentary

James Lovelock, originator of the Gaia theory of global interconnectedness, tells Betsy why nuclear power may be a necessary alternative, and about the startling revelations in his new book the revenge of Gaia.

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BMW’s slogan has always been “the relentless pursuit of perfection”.BMW spokesman Andreas Klugescheid tells how they’ve come one step closer with the introduction of their Hydrogen Hybrid, the Hydrogen 7.LISTEN (7 min)

Chickens can be an entertaining, eco-friendly and low-maintenance household pet, even in urban environments. And the fresh eggs are terrific! Shana Weber shares a recent experience moving cross-country with the family chickens. LISTEN

12/29 Best of EcoTalk   Rerun of November 30 12/28 Steven Joseph & BanTransFats.com  #170 12/28 Treehugger Thursday 12/28 NRDC President Frances Beinecke: The Good Earth 12/27 Best of EcoTalk  Rerun of November 17 12/26 Boxing Day and Best of EcoTalk  Rerun of November 16 12/25 Merry Christmas and Best of EcoTalk  Rerun of November 9 […]

Shana Weber talks about the Penn State Eco-Action’s Kyoto Now! campaign. The aim is for the University administration to come up with a greenhouse gas mitigation policy with clear and measurable objectives. The campaign based on the Kyoto Protocol is part of a larger, national youth climate change movement.  LISTEN (4 min) This is a […]

This is a rerun of our May 13 program. Demian Schane, Staff Attorney with Earthjustice – Juneau office explains  how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has authorized the giant Coeur d’Alene Mine corporation to operate the Kensington Project and dump millions of tons of gold mine tailings directly into pristine Lower Slate Lake. LISTEN […]

This is a rerun of our April 1st program.Jeffrey Kluger wrote the cover story in TIME Magazine: Global warming, be worried, be very worried. Read and LISTEN (11 min)

This is a rerun of our April 1st program.NRDC ‘s Daniel Hinerfeld reports on efforts to protect the sacred water of Black Mesa. The main source of water for many Hopi and Navajo in northeastern Arizona is the pristine Navajo aquifer beneath Black Mesa.  Its water is so pure that you can drink it straight […]

This is a rerun of our April 1st program.Designer Kimberly Rider, author of The -just released- Healthy Home Workbook explains how to green your home and your daily life and Frances Goldberg shares her comments as an enthusiastic reader. LISTEN (12 min)