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An international conference has taken place in Dakar (dec 12-16) to discuss the phasing out of ozone-depleting substances. NRDC’s  Amanda Leiter tells us about methyl-bromide, a pesticide still widely used in the US when safer alternatives exist.

Listen (9 min)

The US government is failing to uphold provisions of
the Clean Water Act concerning emissions of mercury from coal fired
power plants, and thus is in violation of both United States and
international law. Scott Edwards, Waterkeeper Alliance Legal Director explains. Listen (7 min)

Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, major Bay Area hospitals
and other companies are phasing out  PVC, “the Poison Plastic” in consumer packaging
and products. Mike Schade, PVC Campaign Coordinator for the Center for Health and Environmental Justice explains this growing trend.  Listen (12 min)

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Dupont was fined $16.5 million for covering up company studies about toxic contamination linked to Teflon. The
chemical is now in the blood of over 95 percent of Americans.
EWG Senior Vice President Richard Wiles tells the story.
LISTEN (8 min)

What’s up in Montreal?
Just the future of the planet being determined by representatives from
156 countries that ratified the Kyoto Protocol, coming together  to
hammer out specifics on how to slow damage from greenhouse gases. All
that’s missing is US, the largest contributor to global warming!  We’ll
hear from Michele Perrault, VP of Sierra Club International, as well as Jennifer Layke, with the World Resources Institute’s Climate Program, both checking in from the Conference of Parties.
Assuming they make the right decisions – and Christmas comes this year
– we’ll get  some ideas for a greener, more gratifying, holiday season
from Betsy Taylor at the Center For A New American Dream, as well as tips for kicking the holiday junkie habit from EcoTalk’s Science Editor, Shana Weber. And there’s bad news for bears – why the administration is taking aim at the endangered Yellowstone Grizzly. The NRDC’s Louisa Wilcox will tell us why we should care if the bear is de-listed. Global warming, green holidays and grizzlies, oh my!
LISTEN to the whole show (37 min)

Michele Perrault, Sierra Club Vice-President, describes the NGOs participation at the Climate Conference in Montreal.
LISTEN (10 min)

Read the blog of Sierra  Club’s Fred Huette.

About cool cities.
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Jennifer Layke explains how the Green Power Marketing Group brings together companies that want to reduce their ecological footprint.
Ted Glick of the Climate Crisis Coalition talks about catastrophic climate change and the international day of action happening on December 3.

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Shana Weber (left)  tells us about ways to reduce waste while Betsy Taylor of the Center for a New American Dream shares sustainable and meaningful ideas to celebrate the holidays.
Listen (12 min)

More about Holiday waste prevention

Louisa Willox who heads NRDC’s Wild Bears project,explains why it would be detrimental to remove the Grizzly Bears
from the endangered species list while there are only about 600
individuals left in Yellowstone and Glacier.

Listen (7 min)
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You can help by asking the administration to keep the Grizzly Bears on the list.

Help get EcoTalk Off The Endangered List

With
the Thanksgiving holiday comes thoughts of holiday gift buying – so
what’s a greenie to do in the season of consumption? We’ll speak with Paul McRandle, Senior Research Editor for The Green Guide about some eco-friendly options including bamboo shirts, recycled metal
jewelry and even less toxic cell phones for the tree-hugger on your
list!  LISTEN to the whole show (37 min) 

We’ll find out about gift baskets stuffed with everything from
organic fruits and cheeses to natural personal care products from Eco-Express founder, Tamara Raphael.

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In our second segment we’ll meet Lee Welles, the author of a new book – Gaia Girls –
a fantasy adventure with an environmental message perfect for the 9-13
year old on your list. We’ll get an enthusiastic review from
fifth-grader Jenna Zimmerman (picture on the left).

LISTEN (7 min)

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And then we’ll turn to air
pollution caused by cargo and container ships and why it’s a major
health concern. We’ll get a report from NRDC’s Daniel Hinerfeld and in-studio guest, Teri Shore, with Bluewater Network. 

LISTEN (12 min)

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In our last segment we’ll chat with Robbin Marks, of American Rivers,
and learn why the hydroelectric industry is so pleased with the new
Bush inspired energy policy and how environmental protection is getting
sold down the river.

LISTEN (8 min)

October 30, 2006

Dear Friends of the Planet,

Did you know you have your own national radio show — devoted exclusively
to environmental challenges and sustainable solutions?  EcoTalk
with Betsy Rosenberg has expanded to a daily format and is heard
across the nation five days a week on AM radio (Air America Radio Network)
and XM Satellite Radio, streamed on the Internet, and podcast through
iTunes. Nowhere else will you hear the voices behind green news – and
the eco-visionaries who deserve to be in the headlines but are overlooked
by mainstream media.

We need
help on two fronts: 

First, its ratings season!  Now
is the time for you and your friends to tune in to your environment
through EcoTalk. These conversations are relevant to everyone who eats,
drinks or breathes!  To find a local station, go to www.ecotalk.net or listen on iTunes — and then forward this message to help spread the word about EcoTalk’s powerful, "tree-free"
interview program.  If your local radio station doesn’t carry
EcoTalk yet, you can call the program director and ask them to air EcoTalk. 
Ratings matter – because that’s what attracts sponsors, and those
sponsors will allow EcoTalk to remain on the air.   

Second, speaking of sponsors and money,
EcoTalk needs both! We have an incredible, targeted national green
audience and want to continue spreading the word.  If you know
of any businesses, environmental organizations or other people interested
in advertising or partnering with EcoTalk, please send us an email,
at betsy@ecotalk.net.  We are also seeking individual investors
and donations – as well as foundation support for our Environmental
Journalism Program.

Can we count on your support?  Please
send gratitude, sponsor leads, investment inquiries and even checks
to betsy@ecotalk.net or to EcoTalk, P.O. Box 29025, San Francisco, CA
94129. Or call our office (415) 561-2165. 

With tremendous respect, warm regards, and more than a little urgency,

      ~
The EcoTalk Team

A few of you have asked how/where they can send a financial contribution to support the show.
Here is our snail mail address:

EcoTalk
The Presidio
PO.Box 29025
San Francisco, CA 94941

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Thank you in advance!