| Green Patriot Radio, with David Steinman |
Episode 22
Runtime: 5:01 |
David Steinman interviews Jonathan Harrington, author of “The Climate Diet,” about the connection between eating habits and global warming. Harrington explains that all food can be evaluated in terms of the greenhouse gases created during its production lifecycle, and that food transportation miles are a major factor. Harrington and Steinman talk about the benefits of eating locally grown food and shopping at farmer’s markets, as well as the benefits of eating lower on the food chain. October 2008. |
Episode 21
Runtime: 7:13 |
David Steinman interviews Jordan Rubin, the founder and CEO of Garden of Life about the role of organic, local, sustainable agriculture in optimal health. Jordan talks about Garden of Life’s recent six-month tour of small organic sustainable farms across the United States. Jordan and David express frustration that raw milk, raw juices and raw nuts are outlawed in favor of pasteurization. They also discuss Garden of Life’s latest innovation - raw food multi-vitamins. October 2008. |
Episode 20
Runtime: 5:19 |
David Steinman and Cristin Lindsay, senior director of the Progressive Automotive X Prize at the X Prize Foundation, discuss the $10 million competition among automakers to create the ultimate viable super energy efficient vehicle. The autos submitted must be production capable and receive in excess of 100 mpg (or equivalent). Currently, the foundation has received 120 entries from 16 countries, featuring technologies ranging from battery electric to fuel vapor to compressed air. The actual race, which will duplicate typical driving conditions across the U.S., is expected to be staged in several large U.S. cities in 2009. October 2008. |
Episode 19
Runtime: 7:20 |
David Steinman interviews Joel Makower, author of “Strategies for a Green Economy” and executive editor for www.greenbiz.com. Makower discusses the growing imperative for modern corporations to have clearly defined green strategies, Steinman and Makower look at specific examples of corporate green values in terms of sustainability, conservation and reduction of toxins. Makower explains the potential marketing pitfall for corporations who draw attention to their greener business practices. October 2008. |
Episode 18
Runtime: 8:16 |
David Steinman interviews Pete Altman, Climate Campaign director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, about the Green Jobs report from the NRDC and the Center for American Progress. Altman explains how money invested in the clean energy sector can create four times as many jobs as similar investments in the oil sector. He discusses the types of jobs that would be created by transitioning to clean energy and energy independence. October 2008. |
Episode 17
Runtime: 7:02 |
David Steinman interviews Cole Quinnell of Chrysler regarding Chrysler’s promise to bring three electric plug-in vehicles to the market, beginning in 2010. The cars will be gasoline free and zero emission for an extended range. The completed test models include a Dodge sports car, a Jeep Wrangler, and a Chrysler minivan. Steinman talks to Quinnell about Chrysler’s green strategy amidst competition from foreign and domestic automakers. October 2008. |
Episode 16
Runtime: 8:52 |
David Steinman interviews Diarmuid O’Connell, VP of Business Development for Tesla Motors. The American auto company Tesla Motors has just released the first luxury electric plug-in sports car for a six-figure price tag. O’Connell and Steinman discuss Tesla’s success early on in the U.S. and Europe, and potential tax credits for electric vehicles currently being voted on in Congress. October 2008. |
Episode 15
Runtime: 5:18 |
David Steinman interviews Michael Brune, author of Coming Clean: Breaking American’s Addiction to Oil and Coal, and executive director of the Rainforest Action Network. Brune and Steinman discuss the many benefits of replacing fossil fuels with clean energy. Brune explains that transitioning to clean energy is entirely possible despite political opposition, and how the Rainforest Action Network has helped to persuade financial institutions not to fund dirty energy projects. October 2008. |
| Ecology Today, with Eric Schubring |
Episode 23
Runtime: 6:33 |
Ecology Radio's Eric Schubring talks with Dow Chemical Global Business Director Steve Stanley about DowFrost RVR, the company's new environmentally friendly, biodegradable anti-freeze for winterizing RVs, boats, vacation homes and more. October 2008. |
Episode 22
Runtime: 6:31 |
The Union of Concerned Scientists UCS) is partnering with Penguin Classics on a new on-line book about global warming. Eric Schubring speaks with the president of UCS about the book and the call for contributions from writers and photographers. October 2008. |
| Sierra Club Radio, with Orli Cotel |
Episode 6
Runtime: 10:00 |
Orli Cotel speaks with John Javna on his updated version of the 1990’s bestseller, 50 Simple Things You Can Do To Save the Earth. May 2008. |
Episode 5
Runtime: 3:44 |
Orli Cotel speaks with pollster Sergio Bendixen on the first-ever national poll on Latinos and the environment. May 2008. |
| Go Green, with Elfreda Pretorius |
Episode 2
Runtime: 8:34 |
Elfreda talks to Sandra Williams, an airline captain with seven sky diving world records who ditched her high-flying career to start saving the planet. June 2008. |
Episode 1
Runtime: 7:21 |
Elfreda Pretorius speaks with guest Paul Beatty about household toxins and their dangers. May 2008. |
| EcoShock |
Episode 4
Runtime: 6:00 |
ABC Science 6 discusses a report from the journal nature, scary soil carbon loss. Professor Ian Bradley and Guy Kirk discusses his research at Cranfield University. May 2008. |
Episode 3
Runtime: 4:56 |
Host Mark Sommer and pharmacologist Paul Foster discuss natural versus man-made pharmaceutical beauty products, their effects on the environment and on humans. |
