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Gwyneth Cravens: Power To Save the World, the Truth about Nuclear Energy

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011.

Gwyneth Cravens In the wake of the still escalating nuclear disaster in Japan it would be easy to find anti nuclear activists calling for the need to stop production and permitting of nuclear plants. While that may be needed, we'll hear from a former nuclear opponent turned advocate and hear why she is not overly concerned about the fallout from this catastrophe. Gwyneth Cravens is the author of Power To Save the World, The Truth About Nuclear Energy (2007). She explains why the events of the past week have not changed her view that nuclear power is needed to meet energy demands and avoid further climate change, despite mounting safety concerns.

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Anna Cummins: 5 Gyres Institute, the problem with plastics: “made to last forever, designed to throw away”

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011, Anna Cummins.

AnnaPlastic sushi anyone? Not likely on the menu at your favorite sushi spot but our first guest has seen it and has made it her life's work to stop plastic pollution in the ocean. Anna Cummins, who along with her partner Dr. Marcus Erickson, started the 5 Gyres Institute, is about to set sail for Gyre Number 5 to bring worldwide attention to the plight of marine life, and ultimately humans, posed by the plethora of plastic pollution. One of the stops will be Easter Island, perhaps ironic, notes Cummins?

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Michelle Chan, Friends Of the Earth: Big Oil doesn’t need tens of billions in taxpayer giveaways

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011, Michelle Chan.

Chan Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill) endorsed slashing subsidies to oil companies during an interview with C-SPAN, noting they are “doing just fine on their own” and calling many corporate welfare programs “misplaced.”
Michelle Chan, Director of Economic Policy with Friends Of the Earth, agrees and comments about the shortsightedness of legislators about to cut spending on environmental initiatives, including provisions under the Clean Air and Water Acts!

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Frank Ferrante: “May I Be Frank?”

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011, Frank Ferrante.

News10439 This edition of The Green Front is devoted to an inspirational story of transformation.
Meet Frank Ferrante, the real life subject of a film called “May I Be Frank?“.
His journey from obesity, serious depression and a drug habit to a new lease on life through the wonders of wheatgrass, a plant based diet and colonics has made viewers laugh, cry and walk away inspired by the power of love – and healthy habits – to heal even the most jaded among us.
The movie, and Frank, are only accessible through select community screenings so don’t miss this opportunity to learn and laugh from this true transformational tale and the message that can help all of us heal!

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Andre Angelantoni: President of the Post Peak Living Institute

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011, Andre Angelantoni.

Andre-Angelantoni6 Fasten your safety belt as we re-enter the 'hard truths zone' in our continuing series on adapting to Peak Oil realities.Andre Angelantoni, President of the Post Peak Living Institute shares his views about coming eco shock and why he believes we should all be preparing for a tougher future NOW.
His provocative views, while alarming, are based on studying history and current energy realities so if you pride yourself on being informed, listen up – it's later than we think!

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Asher Miller: Executive Director of the Post Carbon Institute

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011, Ashley Miller.

Amiller-headshot I am devoting several programs to the topic of Preparing For Peak Oil in the wake of hearing two presentations on the topic that shocked even this battle-weary environmental journalist. First up on The Green Front is Asher Miller, Executive Director of The Post Carbon Institute. We'll talk about what to expect now that the national debt has far exceeded GDP and our demand for oil is quickly outpacing our ability to sustain consumption. Buckle up, this show – and subject matter – are not for the weak of heart nor meek of mind!

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Joseph Romm about blizzasters

Written by Betsy Rosenberg on . Posted in 2011, Joseph Romm.

6a00d8341bfbc053ef011279650e3028a4-800wi Joseph Romm is a senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. His blog is Climate Progress. As yet another record-breaking 'blizzaster' grips the east coast AND beyond, Joe and I wonder aloud what it will take to get America to notice Ma Nature is trying to tell us something – it's later than we think!
The winds are howling, snow piling up, travel at a standstill and Australia is also in the midst of a record setting category 5 storm with winds up 200 mph. Blizzards, tornados and floods, oh my! What's a concerned citizen to do? Start a Green Tea Party I say…

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