CODE GREEN Articles & Commentary

Jay Shofet, head of the Green Environment Fund, checks in with some fascinating eco-trends unfolding in Israel. LISTEN to JAY SHOFET

Beth and George Gage are the producers of a new film called Bidder 70, about Tim De Cristopher’s courageous stand which landed him in jail…until this week. They share with us what drew them to tell Tim’s amazing story. LISTEN to BETH and GEORGE GAGE

A big victory for tree lovers (and that should be all of us) as the world’s largest paper company comes to an agreement on with the Dogwood Alliance. Betsy talks with Andrew Goldberg, head of corporate engagement at the forest conservation group.  LISTEN to ANDREW GOLDBERG

The city of Lancaster, in sunny Southern California, has vowed to become the  solar capital of the world and is already breaking new ground. Michelle Kinman, clean energy advocate with Environment California, talks about the exciting news. LISTEN to MICHELLE KINMAN

A new film is being released in conjunction with Earth Day. “Do The Math” co-producer, Jared Scott (left on picture with co-producer Kelly Nyks) joins Betsy with a sneak preview of the effort  from 350.org. LISTEN to JARED SCOTT photo by alexander berg

Earth Day is this Monday, Paul Wells tells us how one of America’s greenest cities will be celebrating from San Francisco! LISTEN to PAUL WELLS

A new anti-Keystone campaign is being lead by some unlikely groups, including  the Nebraska Farmers Union. We’ll talk to its presidentJohn Hansen, about why what he says is a majority of the state’s farmers  are strongly opposed to the pipeline’s extension! LISTEN to JOHN HANSEN

With Roger Ebert’s passing last week the world lost a popular film critic and political pundit but few knew  of his passion, and concern for the planet. We’ll get that story and commentary on the latest climate news from  environmental journalist, Brian Merchant. LISTEN to BRIAN MERCHANT

Hundreds of pipeline opponents are planning to let Barack Obama know of their concerns by demonstrating at a San Francisco fundraiser for the president tonight. CREDO's campaign organizer, Elijah Zarlin discusses the Arkansas Exxon oil spill and how it might impact the upcoming Keystone decision. LISTEN to ELIJAH ZARLIN