Category Archives: 2011

Peter Knights about the ban of the sale, possession and trade of shark fins in California

Peter KnightsCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation to ban the sale, possession and trade of shark fins,
hoping to slow the consumption of shark fins soup and slaughter of an estimated 73 million sharks per year. Peter Knights, Executive Director of WildAid, one of the global organizations leading that legislative effort in California, and continuing around the world talks about this victory.

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Stephen Lacey about the solar industry

StephenLacey-100x140Stephen Lacey, climate blogger at The Center for American Progress and Grist, has written a slew of stories about the solar industry, Solyndra and clean energy progress – and obstacles. Meet the man behind many compelling stories. 

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David Bronner about the Right2know March: a mobilization for GMO labeling from NYC to the White House, Oct 1-16

Speaker_DAVID_BRONNER The anti GMO factions are out in force this week with a two-pronged  attack on the need for proper labeling of food products made with genetically modified organisms. The "Just Label It" campaign is demanding "GMO" appear on product packages as is the Right2Know march, a two week walk from New York to The White House. David Bronner, of Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps joins us to share what's at stake for the future of our food supply.

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Renee Sharp: BPA banned in California Baby Bottles

Reneesharp Renee Sharp, Head of Environmental Working Group California office talks about how BPA is now banned in California baby bottles after Governor Jerry Brown signed the new legislation. Now, what about the rest of cans and bottles that contain bisphenol A? 

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Woody Tasch: Slow Money, 3rd National Gathering

8221903 Woody Tasch, Founder and Chair of Slow Money, talks about the upcoming Slow Money 3rd national gathering taking place in San Francisco, October 12-14.

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