Plastic 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?
Author Archives: Betsy Rosenberg
Anna Cummins: 5 Gyres Institute, the problem with plastics: “made to last forever, designed to throw away”
- Wednesday, 02 March 2011 14:07
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Michelle Chan, Friends Of the Earth: Big Oil doesn’t need tens of billions in taxpayer giveaways
- Wednesday, 02 March 2011 14:05
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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!
Frank Ferrante: “May I Be Frank?”
- Wednesday, 23 February 2011 18:24
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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!
Andre Angelantoni: President of the Post Peak Living Institute
- Wednesday, 16 February 2011 18:10
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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!
John de Graaf: National Coordinator Take Back Your Time!
- Wednesday, 16 February 2011 18:06
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John De Graaf tells us why we should plan some down time. The creator of Affluenza and Take Back Your Time! does not question stark ecological indicators but he does offer a prescription for the transition: more community connections!