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1. Environment Show #67

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 April 14
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Richard McPeters of the Ozone Processing Center about recent studies that show the increasing depletion of the ozone layer. 2.) Robertson talks about President Bush's energy plan with Philip Bain of the U.S. Council of Energy Awareness who supports the plan, as well as with John Morlow of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy who does not support it. 3.) Robertson talks with Keith Nyitray about his recent trek through the Brooks Range in Alaska. 4.) Larry Wilson, Iowa Department of Resources, talks about the kinds of things Iowa has to offer in regards to renewable energy sources, specifically Ethanol. 5.) Becky Rumsy talks with citizens of Montross, Colorado, about their problems with the lack of pollution control of a local wafer board plant.
Subject:
Brooks Range (Alaska), Ozone layer depletion, Pollution control, and Ethanol

2. Environment Show #66

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 April 7
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Colorado Senator Tim Wirth about his recent National Energy Development Act. 2.) Bob Rija reports from North Dakota about some citizens' demands for the use of more wind power in ND. 3.) Robertson talks with George Van Cleve of the Justice Department about the recent 1.1 billion dollar settlement that was reached with Exxon over the Exxon Valdeez spill. 4.) Robertson talks with Mona Doyle of the Consumer Network, about consumers' recent increase in buying green products as well as the lack of a true definition for the word "green".
Subject:
Wirth, Timothy E., Wind power, Green products, and Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Alaska, 1989

3. Environment Show #65

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 March 31
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Jerry Lewis, congressman from California, about his recent energy policy act. 2.) Robertson talks with Ann Rothe, Wildlife Federation and recent chair of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council , about the council and its formation. 3.) John Moyers talks with residents from the town of Randolph, Vermont, about their recent protest against the dumping of potentially environmentally lethal batteries. 4.) Robertson talks with Robert E. Roberts, Secretary of the South Dakota State Department of Environment and Natural Resources, about the recent proposal to build a national landfill in South Dakota.
Subject:
Battery acid, Energy policy, Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council, and South Dakota

4. Environment Show #77

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 June 19
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Vermont Senator James Jeffords about his recent Replacement and Alternative Fuels Act. 2.) Robertson talks with Joel McCower, editor of Green Consumer Monthly, about the Coors Brewing Company accident, the dumping of 150,000 gallons of beer into a creek. 3.) Becky Rumsey reports on Colorado and New Mexico's problems with migrating methane from coal mines on well water. 4.) Larry J. Wilson, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, reads a radio essay about our dependence on water and the importance of water conservation.
Subject:
Water conservation, Coors Brewing Company, Methane--Environmental aspects, and Jeffords, James M.

5. Environment Show #78

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 June 30
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent controversy over the Yankee Atomic power plant and whether or not it should be shut down. 2.) Robertson talks with Dr. Larry Radke of the National Center for Atmospheric Research about the environmental effects of the Kuwaiti oil fires. 3.) A story about Wood Road Elementary School and their recent decision to switch to refillable/recyclable milk bottles.
Subject:
Yankee Atomic Power Plant (Mass.), Milk bottles, and Fires--Kuwait.

6. Environment Show #68

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 April 21
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He talks with individuals from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about the initial data from the spill and whether it was exaggerated or underreported. 2.) Kent Patterson reports from Albuquerque, New Mexico on the recent protests regarding the use of the insecticide carbofuran. 3.) Robertson reports on the continuing controversy surrounding Hydro-Que?bec's hyrdo power project. Robertson talks with proponents on both sides of the issue.
Subject:
Hydro-Que?bec, James Bay Hydroelectric Project, Carbofuran--Environmental aspects, and Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Alaska, 1989

7. Environment Show #82

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 July 27
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Correspondent Bob Rija discusses the recent Johnston-Wallop energy bill, and talks to Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota about his objections that the bill will not be as environmentally friendly as hoped. 1.) Host Bruce Robertson plays a radio essay by Tracy Meehan, Missouri Natural Services Department, about his endorsement of replacing income taxes with green taxes. 3.) Robertson talks with both the old and new editor of the Audubon Magazine about what changes are ahead for the magazine. 4.) Robertson talks with John Blackburn of the National Starch Corporation about their new product, Eco Foam, a biodegradable foam product.
Subject:
Environmental taxes, Biodegradable products, Audubon Society, and Wellstone, Paul David

8. Environment Show #83

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 August 4
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with the environmental minister of Brazil, Jose Lutzenberger, about his efforts to save the rainforests. 2.) Robertson talks with John Schafer, of Real Goods Trading Company, about "Off the Grid" day. They're urging people to turn off their power grids for 6-8 hours for one day. 3.) Michelle Van Manen reports on the controversy surrounding the proposal to develop a low level radioactive waste dump in Boyd County, Nebraska.
Subject:
Real Goods Trading Corporation, Radioactive waste facilities, and Lutzenberger, Jose? Anto?nio

9. Environment Show #84

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 August 11
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Nancy Marshall reports on a recent expedition to the Arctic Ocean. The expedition, consisting of 3 ships, will study biological, geological, and environmental aspects of the Arctic. 2.) Bruce Robertson reports on the Matshushita Corporation which recently developed a fridge compressor that does not use chlorofluorocarbons. 3.) Host Melissa Rocker talks with Bruce DeWolfson of Environmental Product Corporation, about their new recycling vending machines, used for returning glass, plastic, and aluminum cans.
Subject:
Arctic expeditions, Matsushita Communications Company, and Recycling

10. Environment Show #86

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 August 25
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses new regulations for clean auto fuels that were recently agreed upon by over 30 groups, including those in government, oil, and conservation. 2.) Robertson introduces a story that will be continued next week about the link between tire inflation and gas savings. 3.) Robertson talks with scientists from the Center for World Environment and Sustainable Development, a group consisting of scientists from Duke University, North Carolina State, and North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Subject:
Tires--Standards., Sustainable development, and Emission standards

11. Environment Show #96

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 November 3
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson introduces a story by Karen Kelly about the pellet stove, a newer more environmentally friendlier version of the wood stove. 2.) Robertson talks with Thomas Jorling of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation about a lawsuit he is bringing against the EPA for failing to implement their own capacity assurance program regarding state's hazardous waste materials. 3.) Becky Ramsey talks with Maria Valdez a Colorado woman who started People's Energy Alternative Services, a company that helps individuals cheaply design energy efficient homes. 4.) Robertson talks with Raymond Lewis of the American Methanol Institute about the benefits and uses of methanol.
Subject:
Pellet fuel, Hazardous waste disposal, Energy efficiency, and Methanol as fuel.

12. Environment Show #91

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 September 29
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Matthew Davidson of the Open Space Institute about their recent purchase of 4000 acres of land in Phillipstown, NY, for preservation. 2.) Robertson talks with Florida Senator Bob Graham about his proposed National Wildlife Refuge System Management and Policy Act of 1991 that will better clarify the role of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 3.) Mary Boyle reports from Yellowstone National Park about the recent controversy about the recent proposal to reintroduce grey wolves into the park.
Subject:
Open Space Institute, Wolves, National Wildlife Refuge System (U.S.), and Yellowstone National Park.

13. Environment Show #94

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 October 20
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Correspondent Devar Ardalan reports from New Mexico on the potentially dangerous health effects the Los Alamos National Laboratory's toxic waste dumping may be having on residents. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with chemist Dr. Sherwood Roland about ozone depletion. Robertson also talks with underwater explorer Jean Michel Cousteau about the global implications of that depletion. 3.) Robertson reports on the effects of decreased funding for urban forests.
Subject:
Ozone layer depletion, Los Alamos (N.M.)--Environmental conditions, and Cousteau, Jean-Michel

14. Environment Show #92

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 October 6
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the decline in fuel efficiency of next year's cars and talks with John Desico of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy about the issue. 2.) Robertson talks with Carl Hutchinson, owner of a road recycling company, about the process involved in recycling asphalt. 3.) Robertson talks with Dr. John Cherry, professor of Earth Sciences, about the environmental dangers of home septic systems.
Subject:
Septic tanks--Environmental aspect, Asphalt Recycling, and Fuel efficiency

15. Environment Show #89

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 September 15
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recently published report by the Office of Technology Assessment on energy technology choices that contrasts 5 different energy scenarios with the one proposed by President Bush. 2.) Robertson talks with Professor Frank Wixx of Union College about his recent findings that proper tire pressure could lead to a savings of 2 million gallons of gas a year. 3.) Bob Rija reports from Montana about the controversy over the proposed reopening of an old gold mine in Cook City. 4.) Robertson talks with Joel McCower, writer of the "Green Consumer Letter", who gives some green consumer tips.
Subject:
Tires--Standards., Green living, Mining, and Office of Technology Assessment

16. Environment Show #90

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 September 22
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) In a segment by Karen Kelly, various scientists are interviewed about the recent supercritical water oxidation process. This process is meant to be a more environmentally sound practice then incineration and landfill alternatives. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with geologist Craig Hatfield about his research involving oil supply and his conclusion that the world's oil supply is running out. 3.) Robertson talks with Shelley Costa, of the group STOP or Stop Out Fall Pipe, about their protests against Massachusetts building a pipeline that would take treated/untreated sewage and dump it into the Massachusetts Bay.
Subject:
Oil depletion theory, Waste disposal, and Sewage disposal

17. Environment Show #87

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 September 1
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with David Phillips of the Earth Island Institute about the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) ruling that the United States' recent dolphin protection laws are not allowable under free trade agreements. 2.) Nick Eisenberg reports from Pitkin County, Colorado where they have a new type of landfill that promotes separating, composting, and mulching. 3.) Robertson has an interview with Alan Silverstein, Center for Ecological Technology, about the benefits of fluorescent lighting.
Subject:
General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (Organization), Landfills, and Fluorescent lighting.

18. Environment Show #100

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 December 1
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with wetlands scientist Scott Firebend about Pres. Bush's recent decision to redefine the term wetlands and the damaging effects it may have. 2.) Robertson talks with Congressman Sherwood Boehlert about his recent proposal to elevate the Environmental Protection Agency to a cabinet position. 3.) Bob Rija talks with Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone about the need for a sound national energy policy. 4.) Robertson talks with photographer Mirella Ricciardi about her new book "Vanishing Amazon" and the recent trip she made to Brazil where she witnessed the destruction of acres of rainforest.
Subject:
Ricciardi, Mirella, Environmental Protection Agency, Wellstone, Paul David, and Wetlands

19. Environment Show #97

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 November 10
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Bruce Robertson discusses the recent decision by 9 states to adopt California's clear air standards for automobiles, includes interviews with individuals on both sides of the debate. 2.) Vivian Cooper reports from North Dakota at Broin Enterprises, a leading ethanol producer, about the recent demand for ethanol. 3.) Bruce Robertson talks with Wolfgang Zuckermann, about his recent book "End of the Road", which discusses the damaging aspects of automobiles.
Subject:
Zuckermann, Wolfgang, Ethanol, and Emission Standards

20. Environment Show #101

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 December 8
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent proposal to build wind turbines in the Midwest. 2.) Robertson talks with video producer Jack Holland about his recent trip to Nepal as well as about the negative effects Nepal's increase in tourism has led to. 3.) Michelle Hicks reports on the recent controversy in Idaho over the proposal to elevate national monument Craters of the Moon into a national park.
Subject:
Craters of the Moon National Monument (Idaho), Nepal, and Wind power

21. Environment Show #59

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 February 17
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Dave Foach reports from Wisconsin about the effects of road salt on the environment. 2.) Correspondent Scott Schegel reports on Denver's use of oxyfuels and the controversy surrounding their use. 3.) Robertson talks with author Michael Tobias about his book "Voice of the Planet, as well as actor William Shatner who stars in the television adaptation of the book.
Subject:
Salt--Environmental aspects, Tobias, Michael, Shatner, William., and Fuel--Oxidation.

22. Environment Show #42

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 October 21
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Joy Newell reports on the controversy surrouding Prop 128, a proposal in California to preserve old growth redwood forests, increase taxes on oil companies, and reduce automobile carbon emissions. 2.) Bruce Robertson talks with John Pike, a lawyer in Oxford, North Carolina, who is fighting a recent proposal to set up a waste incinerator in his county. 3.) Interview with Michael Jones, a pianist, whose music is on the recent Wilderness Collection album. Jones discusses how he is able to show his love of the environment through music.
Subject:
Jones, Michael, Proposition 128, and Waste Incinerator

23. Environment Show #60

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 February 24
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1. Host Bruce Robertson talks with Buck Wynne of the Texas Water Commission about the state's need for better waste management policies. 2.) Robertson talks with Congressman Calvin Dooley about what contributed to California's drought as well as possible solutions to the problem. 3.) Robertson talks with Eileen Evans of the National Hydropower Organization, about benefits of hydropower as well as the various roadblocks it faces.
Subject:
Droughts--California, Waste management, and Hydropower development

24. Environment Show #41

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 October 14
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Beth Zilbert of a Missouri public interest group about environmental initiatives in the upcoming elections. 2.) In Los Angeles Joy Newell talks with eco home owner Julia Russell about her goal to share her environmental activism with others. 3.) Robertson talks with Michael Norling of the Institute for International Cooperation and Development about recent trips some of their members have made to Mozambique to help plant trees. 4.) Robertson talks with Jeffrey Amestoy, attorney general of Vermont, about his work on the Environmental Enforcement Agency finding and punishing those who commit crimes against the environment
Subject:
Enforcement of law, Mozambique, Eco-Home Network, and Environmental policy

25. Environment Show #48

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 December 2
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Bruce Robertson discusses the recent clean up of the Rainy River, once considered to one of the most polluted in the world, with Rainy River Control Board members. 2.) Joy Newell talks with Andy and Kate Lipkus, founders of Tree People, about their work planting trees. 3.) Bruce Robertson interviews Dr. Carl Sagan about the Earth's place in the universe as well human's effect on the environment and our use of fossil fuels.
Subject:
Tree People, Rainy River, and Sagan, Carl

26. Environment Show #61

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 March 3
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson reports on the controversy surrounding President Bush's recent energy policy and interviews proponents on both sides of the issues. 2.) Robertson discusses the issues surrounding Sioux reservation land that is being set aside to be a landfill. Roberts talks to two members of the Sioux, each on different sides of the argument.
Subject:
Waste management, Sioux Nation, and Energy policy--Environmental aspects

27. Environment Show #63

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 March 17
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:03:28Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Tennessee Senator Al Gore about his opposition to President Bush's national energy strategy. Robertson also talks with Dr. Michael Kanes of the American Petroleum Institute who agrees with Bush's strategy. 2.) Robertson talks with Ann Rothe of the National Wildlife Federation about recent proposals to drill in an Alaskan refuge. 3.) Correspondent Robert Torrell reports from Colorado about an energy initiative that promotes conservation and researching renewable energy sources and talks with proponents on both sides of the issue. 4.) Robertson talks with Lester Brown, president of the World Watch Institute, about their recent essays on the state of the world.
Subject:
Renewable energy resources, Gore, Albert, 1948-, World Watch Institute., and Alaska

28. Environment Show #64

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 March 24
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:03:48Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Bruce Babbit, League of Conservation Voters, about the League's failing midterm report card on President Bush's environmental policies. 2.) Robertson talks with Dr. Linda Little, North Carolina Waste Management Board, about the failure of North Carolina to find a hazardous waste disposal site. 3.) Jill Hoyt reports from Idaho on the problem of overgrazing and its negative effects on the environment. 4.) Robertson talks with World Watch Institute President Lester Brown about his idea to replace the income tax with an environmental tax.
Subject:
Environmental taxes, Grazing--Environmental aspects, Bush, George, 1924-, and Hazardous waste disposal

29. Environment Show #62

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 March 10
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:03:05Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks about the recent efforts to recycle the steel from Iraqi tanks. 2.) Robertson talks with Sharon Newsom, of the National Wildlife Foundation, about the Foundation's protests against President Bush's recent proposal to open up parts of a refuge in Alaska for drilling. 3.) Robertson talks with Robert Couric, a water use consultant, about the drought in California and ways in which citizens all over the nation can cut down on water consumption. 4.) Robertson talks with Robert Grossman about his new book of poetry entitled "The Animals".
Subject:
Alaska, Recycling & reusing, Grossman, Robert L., 1954-, and Water use

30. Environment Show #58

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 February 10
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:01:39Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. James Burkett about desalination and its uses in the U.S. 2.) Robertson talks with Dennis Chase, executive editor of Advertising Age magazine, about their recent poll that found almost 80% of respondents identify as environmentalists. 3.) Robertson interviews Senator Richard Bryan from Nevada about his new Auto-mileage Bill, which would make an attempt to decrease the country's oil consumption/reliance.
Subject:
Environmentalists., Desalination and water purification, and Bryan, Richard H.

31. Environment Show #79

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 July 7
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:07:03Z
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1.) Correspondent Dan Matheson reports on his trip to the James Bay region of Canada to explore the area maintained by Hydro Quebec. 2.) Matheson then talks with various officials including Pierre Brunet, vice president of Hydro Quebec about their support of the James Bay II project. 3.) Host Bruce Robertson shares an interview with Cree Chief Matthew Coon Come where he shares his opposition to the project.
Subject:
Hydro-Que?bec, James Bay Hydroelectric Project, and James Bay (Ont. and Que?bec)

32. Environment Show #70

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 May 5
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:05:58Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the National Academy of Sciences global warming report and talks with Allan Bromley, science advisor to President Bush, about the report. 2.) Robertson talks with Michael McGowan, Bumblebee Tuna Company, about their new fish aggregating device. They believe the device will be instrumental in curtailing dolphin deaths and injuries. 3.) Robertson talks with Indiana Congressman Jim Jontz about H.R. 842, his proposal to protect ancient forests. Robertson also talks with an opponent to the bill, Jim Geisinger who is president of the Northwest Forestry Association.
Subject:
Bromley, D. Allan (David Allan), 1926-2005, Forest protection--Northwest, Pacific., and Fish aggregation devices

33. Environment Show #69

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 April 28
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:05:36Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the National Academy of Sciences global warming report and talks with Director Daniel J. Evans about the implications of global warming. 2.) Robertson reports from the Sloop Clearwater, a ship that has been sailing the Hudson River for over 20 year, dedicated to cleaning up the river. 3.) Robertson talks with Jeff Frederick, coordinator of the Mississippi River Revival, a project dedicated to cleaning up the Mississippi River. 4.) Leslie Lomas reports from Arizona about the recent controversy involving a mining company's attempt to expand mining into Navajo and Hopi reservations.
Subject:
Global warming, Mississippi River Revival, Clearwater (Sloop), and Navajo Indian Reservation

34. Environment Show #80

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 July 14
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:07:25Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent proposal for oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and talks with proponents on both sides of the issues. 2.) Robertson talks with Alaskan photographer and filmmaker Glendan Brunk about his experiences traveling through the Arctic Refuge. 3.) Chuck Christiansen reports from Yellowstone National Park about the roles of park rangers and park services.
Subject:
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Alaska), Oil Drilling, and Yellowstone National Park.

35. Environment Show #81

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 July 21
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:07:47Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson visits Green Mountain Power, located on Mt. Equinox in Vermont. He talks with John Zimmerman, an energy consultant, about the wind power Green Mountain generates. 2.) Robertson joins with the James Bay Task Force as they go on a 12 week bike tour to generate support for the cancellation of New York state's contract with Hydro Quebec.
Subject:
Wind power., Hydro-Que?bec, and James Bay Hydroelectric Project

36. Environment Show #85

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 August 18
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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System Modified Dtsi:
2019-02-06T23:09:18Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent controversy over President Bush's decision to redefine wetlands. 2.) Richard Grossman reads a poem from his anthology "The Animals". 3.) Lesley Lomas reports on the events in Colorado surrounding the Wirth-Brown Bill, a wilderness preservation bill that may effect water rights. 4.) Robertson talks with John Schafer of the Real Goods Trading Company about the success of their recent "Off the Grid" day.
Subject:
Real Goods Trading Corporation, Grossman, Richard, Wetlands, and Water Rights

37. Environment Show #102

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1991 December 15
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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System Modified Dtsi:
2019-02-06T23:13:38Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the controversy surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's recent proposal to build a dam in the Labrador Province. 2.) A.C. Warden reports from the People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit and talks with various attendees about their desire to form a new environmental agenda. 3.) Robertson talks with Bill Prindle of the Energy Conservation Alliance, about energy conservation and tips for individuals on they can save energy.
Subject:
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Environmental policy, and Energy conservation

38. Environment Show #105

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 January 5
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:13:58Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses a recent proposal by a consortium in Oregon to tap into geo-thermal power and talks with David Sokle of Cal Energy about the idea. 2.) Robertson talks with congressman Dante Fascel+I38l bout the upcoming U.N. Earth Summit and the need for environmental sustainability.
Subject:
Environmental sustainability, Fascell, Dante B., and Geothermal energy

39. Environment Show #106

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 January 12
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:14:19Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, about his recent discovery of the "Saturday effect", that more oil spills happen on Saturdays than any other day. 2.) Robertson discusses Professor Thomas Tornbenny's recent project to convert sugar beets into fuel. 3.) Robertson talks with Eve Hamilton of the Overseas Development Council about the need for a new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the positive effects it could have on economic and environmental development. 4.) Kent Patterson reports on the effects of dams and irrigation ditches on the Rio Grande River on nearby ecosystems.
Subject:
Oil spills., General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade., Rio Grande., and Alternative energy sources

40. Environment Show #107

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 January 19
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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System Modified Dtsi:
2019-02-06T23:14:39Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Lester Brown of the World Watch Institute about their recently published state of the world report as well as Brown's belief in the need for an environmental revolution. 2.) Robertson talks with botanist Scott Hoover about his idea to convert unused military bases into tropical conservatories in order to foster biodiversity. 3.) Robertson talks with filmmaker Larry Hutt about his recent project about Aldo Leopold, one of the founders of the environmental movement.
Subject:
Brown, Lester, 1934-, Leopold, Aldo, 1886-1948, and Biodiversity.

41. Environment Show #108

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 January 26
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
Thumbnail Path Ss:
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System Modified Dtsi:
2019-02-06T23:14:59Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with David Gordon of the Sierra Club about the different environmental bills that will soon be up for renewal. 2.) Robertson talks with Thomas O'Connell about his company's geothermal pump, a possible alternative energy source. 3.) Robertson talks with Bill Eberle about his project involving harnessing the motion of the ocean for an energy source.
Subject:
Environmental responsibility, Alternative energy sources, and Geothermal energy

42. Environment Show #109

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 February 2
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
Thumbnail Path Ss:
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2019-02-06T23:15:19Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Reed Wilson of the Sierra Club about his disappointment with President Bush's failures involving environmental issues. 2.) Robertson talks with Jacque Cousteau about his "Petition for the Rights of Future Generations". 3.) Vivian Cooper reports from South Dakota about a plant recycling paper to use for animal bedding.
Subject:
Paper Recycling, Cousteau, Jacques Yves, and Bush, George, 1924-

43. Environment Show #111

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 February 12
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:16:01Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the effects of increased UV light from ozone depletion on plant life with plant biologist Dr. Robert Last. 2.) Robertson discusses Wisconsin Senator Herbert Kohl's recent Kohl Amendment to reduce government energy consumption. 3.) Bob Rija reports from Montana about a recent controversy surrounding the Environmental Protection Agency's failure to enforce the federal clean water act in individual states.
Subject:
UV light, Energy consumption., Kohl, Herbert H., 1935-, and Environmental Protection Agency

44. Environment Show #110

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 February 9
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:15:40Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson with Harvard chemist James Anderson about NASA recent discovery of an ozone hole over the U.S. 2.) Robertson talks with Anthony Fogelsberg of Dupont about the company's plan to halt production of ozone depleting CFC's. 3.) Bob Rija talks with members of the Citizens Advisory Board of Conoco, a subsidiary of Dupont, about environmental initiatives the company is taking. 4.) Robertson talks with researcher Terry White about his new project that involves using microwave rays on radioactive waste.
Subject:
E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Ozone layer depletion, Conoco Inc., and Radioactive waste disposal

45. Environment Show #113

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 March 1
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:16:42Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Todd Steiner of the Earth Island Institute about their recent lawsuit against the State Department regarding their failure to enforce laws involving shrimp fishing, causing the deaths of thousands of sea turtles. 2.) Ann Dixon reports from Nevada about a lawsuit involving grazing regulations and property rights. 3.) Robertson talks with Dr. Gifford Miller, University of Colorado at Boulder, about his research involving global cooling, a long term effect of global warming.
Subject:
Property rights, Sea turtles, and Global cooling

46. Environment Show #112

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 February 23
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:16:22Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses upcoming energy legislation, specifically the proposal to open up the Alaskan refuge for drilling. 2.) Joseph Reeves, research manager at Southern California Edison, discusses their new alternative energy system involving molsten salts. 3.) Robertson talks with William Ruckelshaus of Browning Ferris Industries about their commercial composting project.
Subject:
Molten salts, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Alaska), and Compost

47. Environment Show #114

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 March 4
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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2019-02-06T23:17:02Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent decomissioning of the Yankee Rowe nuclear power plant and talks withplant spokesman Bill McGee about the difficulties involved with its disposal. 2.) Kent Patterson reports from Alburquerque, New Mexico about a controversy surrounding local pesticide rules. 3.) Scientist John Harkness talks about his recent work with Russian scientists involving the breakdown of petroleum wastes into hydrogen and sulfur.
Subject:
Pesticide pollution, Nuclear power plants--Decommissioning, and Petroleum

48. Environment Show #128

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 June 14
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
Thumbnail Path Ss:
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2019-02-06T23:20:56Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Charles Wurster, professor at SUNY Stonybrook and attendee of the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, about his time in Rio and how the conference is going. 2.) Richard Goldman, San Francisco businessman, talks about the Goldman Environmental Prize, an award he sponsors that recognizes individual environmental achievements. 3.) Robertson reports on the new market based environment regulations that have started in the Midwest. 4.) Robertson checks in with Keith Tondrick about his Appalachian Trail hike, the Sierra Club group is now in Pennsylvania.
Subject:
Environmental Regulation, Earth Summit (1992 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Environmental awareness, and Appalachian Trail

49. Environment Show #129

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 June 21
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
Thumbnail Path Ss:
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2019-02-06T23:21:16Z
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Jay Hehr of the National Wildlife Federation about his time at the Earth Summit and what was accomplished there. 2.) Environmental writer Joel Mcgower gives his take on the Earth Summit and discusses his belief that environmental solutions with take place locally. 3.) Becky Rumsey reports from Colorado about the controversy surrounding the attempt to designate the Gunnison River as a wild and scenic river. 4.) Kathy Ray talks with organic farmer Joan Snyder about her sheep and dairy farm, Hollow Road, in Stuyvesant, New York.
Subject:
Earth Summit (1992 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Gunnison River (Colo.), and Organic farming

50. Environment Show #131

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1992 July 5
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
Thumbnail Path Ss:
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System Modified Dtsi:
2019-02-06T23:21:57Z
Description:
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent Supreme Court decision on the David Lucas case. Lucas was suing for just compensation after he was told he could not build a home on his beachfront property, the Supreme Court did not agree. 2.) Nancy Marshall reports from India about their growing population problem and the steps they are taking to solve it. 3.) Robertson talks with Dr. Anthony Cortese of Tufts University about his recent trip to the Earth Summitt in Rio de Janeiro.
Subject:
Property rights, India--Population policy, Earth Summit (1992 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), and Population control