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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on the disagreement between Patricia Snider, director of Empire State Institution for the Performing Arts, and Barnibus McHenry, President of the Board of Directors of the Plaza Corporation, about the use of the Egg. 2) Brenda McMann reports on a booklet distributed to governmental employees that Comptroller Regan believes will enforce fiscal integrity. 3) Senator James Donovan, Chair of the Education Committee, comments on the Board of Regents operations and politics. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports Thomas Sobel, Education Commissioner, and AFLCIO union leaders recently implemented an education program, Work Place Literacy, to provide on the job training. 5)Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the Feerick Commission's preliminary findings. 6) Dave Galletly and Stan Lundine talk about the budget bill and integrity in the process of passing new laws.
1) Bruce Roberts reports on a legislative hearing in which Kitty Carlie Hart, chair of the Council on the Arts, defended against accusations made that the Arts Council programs promote homosexuality and transvestism. 2) Paul Rosenthal reports on a recent public opinion poll by Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, on George Bush's and Micheal Dukakis's popularity in New York. 3) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, discuss the alleged absentee voting by John Deary and the Arts Council promoting homosexuality. 4) Brenda McMann reports on the1985 liability insurance crisis. Wayne Cotter, director of research for New York's Insurance Department, states four companies worked in collusion to shrink the market to increase price. 5) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about Senator Al Gore's visit to Albany to promote his presidential campaign.
1) Brenda McMann reports on the issues surrounding the late budget, including the deadlocked over the removal of asbestos from schools. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine comments on the budget's status. 2) Beth Engler reports on presidential candidates, Governor Michael Dukakis and Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Governor Cuomo's unwillingness to endorse any one of the candidates. 3) Paul Rosenthal reports on presidential candidate, Senator Al Gore's ratings and campaign in New York. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on Vice President George Bush presidential campaign in New York. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about Governor Cuomo's suspected support of Jesse Jackson, the politics surrounding the budget and Alfonse D'Amato's political ambitions. 6) Brenda McMann reports on a increase in the thruway toll. 7) Beth Engler reports on the unflattering descriptions of Assemblyman Arnold Proskin in the African American Freedom Times newsletter.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports that U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for the senate, and Republicans have to find another candidate to run against Senator Moynihan. 2) Dave Galletly talks with Fred Dicker about Citibank's steering legal fees in to law firms of senior legislators. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Vincent Leibell about suggested changes to the legislature and the Citibank conflict of interest problem. 4) Brenda McMann reports on the decrease in New York population which may mean a lost congressional seat after the 1990 census. Lewis Hoppe, from the Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, explains the importance of the census. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Josea Serrano, Education Committee Chair, about education problems, restructuring of the New York City School System and the Regents' behavior.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports on the main points of Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address and reactions from Senator Joseph Bruno and Assembly Speaker Mel Miller. 2) Morrie Small reports that Bob Burns is the first democrat ever elected in Bethlehem. 3) Bruce Robertson reports on the new guidelines for getting regent and empire state scholarships, Assemblyman John Fasso says the new formula is to complicated and Governor Cuomo responds. 4) Brenda McMann reports that Semitech choose Texas as the site for its new home. 5) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the State of the State Address and the governor's plan to reimburse localities affected by the supercollider. 6) Brenda McMann reports that Senator John McCue and farmer Gerald Adams are suing Jorling, Environmental Control Commissioner, for illegally extending a pesticide law.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address and budget proposals. 2) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of New York Post, talk about Mario Cuomo's State of the State Address and goals for the next year. 3) Brenda McMann reports that Judge Albert Rosenblatt, Chief Administrative Judge, issued new protective court guidelines to protect court personnel from people with AIDS or infectious diseases. 4) Paul Rosenthal and Attorney General Abrams talk about a joint bill to prevent toxic chemical accidents with assessment and planning. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Alexander Pete Grannis, Chair of Housing Committee, about Governor Cuomo's inclusion of housing in the budget. 6) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about who Governor Cuomo will endorse for the democrat presidential candidate.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on the finalized budget. Governor Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson comment. 2) Beth Engler reports on Governor Michael Dukakis's win in New York's primary election and Jesse Jackson's response. 3) Paul Rosenthal reports on Governor Cuomo's praise of the high primary election turnout and assesses presidential candidate campaign strategies. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Senator Alfonse D'Amato, about George Bush, the republican party ticket and pardoning Oliver North. 5) Bruce Robertson reports there have been few problems with the thruway toll increase. 6) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the New York primary election, Governor Dukakis's success, potential for a racially divisive campaign, and New York City Mayor, Ed Koch's support of Al Gore.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports on the garbage crisis and the debate between state or local responsibility. Thomas Drawling, Environmental Conservation Commissioner, comments on the state's role. Senator Bruno comments the state should assist localities. 2) Brenda McMann reports on a Thruway toll increase. 3) Dave Galletly and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine discuss Canadian and New York cooperation to get the Superconductor Supercollider located in New York. Bruce Robertson reports that the Monroe County legislature is opposed to the project. 4) Special report on a raid of the gambling institutions on the St Regis Reservation, during which State Troopers confiscated slot machines. Governor Cuomo commends the troopers for a job well done.
1) David Galletly reports on the student protest against Donald Johnstone being named as Chancellor of New York State University Board of Regents. 2) Bruce Robertson reports several surgeon's groups want AIDS declared a communicable or sexually transmitted disease, while David Axelrod, State Health Commissioner, is against it. 3) Beth Engler reports on a survey finding that elementary aged students are drinking wine coolers. In response, Senator Frank Padavan has proposed a bill to remove wine coolers from supermarkets. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the lack of results in the legislature, Senator Warren Anderson's political aspirations, and Assemblyman Mel Miller. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on special prohibitions against handguns in New York City. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on the high rates of tourism in New York. Burn Rottman, spokesman for the I love New York Campaign, comments.
1) Bruce Robertson reports that Attorney General Abrams introduced a bill to require manufactures to notify consumers about warranties. 2) Dave Galletly and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine talk about the discussions over the budget. 3) Brenda McMann reports on Jessie Jackson supporters' concerns that Jackson will not receive a fair nomination process during New York's primary election. Senator Frank Barbaro, Senator Israel Ruiz and Assemblyman Arthur Eve comment. 4) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, discuss Governor Cuomo failure to endorse a democratic candidate. 5) Paul Rosenthal reports on the Critical Choices program and Micheal Phillips, director of the Albany Bicentennial Commission, explains the purpose.
1) Brenda McMann reports the FBI has charged eight more highway superintendents with taking kickbacks. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on another inditement for Senator Andrew Jenkins, for smuggling cash outside of the country. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about his view on the presidential candidates left in the race. 4) Morrie Small reports on Attorney General Abrams' opinions of Judge Bork's antitrust philosophy and supreme court nomination. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Jennie Cross and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about their assessments of Governor Cuomo's trip to the Soviet Union. 6) Alan Chartock talks with Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea about the state of legislative ethics.
1) Inga Sarda reports on an Albany pro-choice conference to maintain access to safe and legal abortions. Carol Richter, spokesperson for Family Planning Advocate, and Governor Cuomo supports pro-choice. 2) Brian Shields summarized the pro-life stance. Barbara Fraterrigo, director of New York State Right to Life Committee, believes Republicans should not support pro-choice and Senator Frank Padavan comments on his attempts to discuss parental consent in the legislature. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about Attorney General Robert Abrams's political aspirations. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: increase in oil prices, war over the budget proposal, and expanding New York's shield laws. 5) Bruce Robertson reports Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea wants to cut state funding for art labeled as pornographic.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Ed Lurie, Executive Director of the New York State Republican Committee, about George Bush's and Bob Dole's campaigns and what would be best for the Republican Party. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson's priorities, ethics and solid waste disposal. 3) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the New Hampshire primary and the campaigns of George Bush and Bob Dole. 4) Brenda McMann reports on a renewed debate over increasing the minimum wage. Senator Warren Anderson is supportive while the New York State Business Council opposes the measure. 5) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about Governor Cuomo and the presidential candidates.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Lawrence T. Kurlander, Criminal Justice Director, about the prison conditions, policing, and leaving the civil service. 2) Morrie Small reports on the fledgling Office of Community Gardening. Paul Winkeller comments about the office's goals. 3) Dave Galletly spoke with Governor Stan Lundine about a meeting with the business community to discuss proposals for the next legislation session. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports that Senator John Markey accused Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, of inappropriately accessing his offices. Fred Dicker comments on event. 5) Brenda McMann reports on a testimony from Vito Castellano about the Wedtech scandal and the current efforts to prevent corruption in the National Guard.
1) Bruce Robertson reports Governor Cuomo opened the legislative session with a speech highlighting, war against drugs, an environmental bond, more federal aid, and expanded health coverage to poor children. 2) Inga Sarda reports on Assembly Mel Miller's and Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino's reactions to Governor Cuomo's speech. Jim Ryan, a lobbyist, comments on Governor Cuomo's political ambitions. 3) Alan Chartock comments on the Governor's speech and political ambitions. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on an environmental bond act proposed in Governor Cuomo's speech. Joe Rhoda, town supervisor of Dresden, is not against development. 5) Brian Shields reports on protests during Governor Cuomo's address by AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, nuclear waste protesters, anti-abortion protesters. Libby Post, co-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Lobby, comments.
1) Bruce Robertson reports it is the fourth consecutive year lawmakers have failed to pass the budget on time and budget discussions have broke down. 2) Alan Chartock talks with CEdward Regan about the legislature's responsibility in creating a budget. 3) Brenda McMann reports on the 1988 Martin Luther King Medal of Freedom recipients. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on the collapse of the Schoharie Creek Bridge, which killed ten people, and on the need to increase bridge safety inspections. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on a bill proposed by Senator John Dunn, Republican Deputy Majority Leader, to ban smoking in public places.
1) Beth Engler reports on the Democratic convention in Atlanta, Jesse Jackson supporters felt slighted by Micheal Dukakis's choice of running mate. Hazel Dukes, Governor Cuomo and Albany Mayor Thomas Whalen comment. 2) Dave Galletly spoke with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about what Michael Dukasis needs to do in order to win the presidential election. 3) Sam Stratton decided not to run for reelection again because of health concerns, his successor was given his spot as democrat candidate. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports the governor signed legislation to decrease the state budget deficit, additional money has been made available to schools with asbestos, money laundering has been established as a crime, and on the delay in legislative action because of the democratic convention.
1) Inga Sarda reports on the State Conference of Mayors and the state's budget problems. Assembly Speaker Mel Miller, Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino and Comptroller Reagan comment. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on a package of bills to restructure parole hearings in response to the Shawcross case. Edward Elwin, Executive Director of the State Parol Division, and James Flateau, of the State Criminal Justice Division, comment. 3) Don Decker reports Senator Ronald Tocci proposes legalizing betting on sports as a means to raise funds to fight the war on drugs. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: financial aid for those with terminal illnesses, lower premiums for fire insurance if smoke detectors are installed, Richard Kessler proposes a cap cost on surcharges for tickets, strengthening the lemon laws, legislature has final say in whether Staten Island can succeed from the state, and the Conservative Party has radio ads to counteract Governor Cuomo's plan to not have income tax cuts. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about attending the National Governors Association and his trip to Washington D.C. 6) Inga Sarda spoke with Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea about proposed radioactive waste dump sites.
1) Dave Galletly reports the budgets deficit is even larger than Governor Cuomo expected. Senator Tarky Lombardi, chair of the Finance Committee, comments on the different deficit studies. 2) Bruce Robertson reports New York Public Interest Research Group is lobbying to end garbage incineration and increase recycling. Governor Cuomo comments. 3) Inga Sarda reports New York State Council on the Arts lobbied to have their cut funding returned. Assemblyman Joseph Pillittere, Chair of the Tourism, Sports and Arts Committee, agrees. Senator Roy Goodman, says funding is not the only issue. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: possible increase in gasoline fuel tax, possible surcharge on business taxes for telephone companies, proposal to prohibit business from writing credit card numbers on personal checks to reduce fraud, and increase in penalties for crimes committed on subways. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the large deficit in the budget and the political consequents, the Republican Party's lack of a candidate to run against Governor Cuomo, and the bad rap Alfonse D'Amato recieved in the press. 6) Brian Shields reports the State Community Aid Association presented and alternative to Governor Cuomo's plan. Russel Sykes, from the association, comments.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports on fiscal difficulties which necessitate spending cuts to compensate for lower than expected income tax revenue. 2) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the fiscal problems and Governor Cuomo's feelings about the presidential contest since the primaries ended. 3) Bruce Roberston reports AIDS is one of the top ten killers in the state. Peter Slokam, spokesman for the health department comments on the spread of the disease. Three surgeon groups threatened to take Dr. David Axelrod, State Health Commissioner, to court if he does not name AIDS a sexually transmitted disease. 4) Beth Engler reports motor vehicles department reported that highway deaths were up last year. Motor Vehicle Commissioner, Patricia Adduci, said the state will try to reduce the number of drunk drivers. 5) Paul Rosenthal reports it is the twelfth year in a row a death penalty bill has passed, but most likely to be vetoed by Governor Cuomo. Abrams proposed a bill to include a full disclosure clause of radon when selling a house. Sports facilities may be required to make alcohol free seating.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on issues still open to debate as the legislative session closes, including a plan to decrease the budget deficit. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine gives. 2) Governor Cuomo and Stan Lundine comment on Governor Dukakis's choice of Texas State Senator Lloyd Bentsen as his running mate. 3) Don Decker reports infectious waste has washed up on shore. Dr. David Axelrod, State Health Commissioner, reports a vial of the waste was positive for AIDS and hepatitis C. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: the increase in the volume of garbage, while the state is losing landfills, the ban on smoking in public places bill has been dropped, legislators proposed to increase contracts with companies owned by minorities, a proposed bill to give the state health commissioner the ability to review juvenile rheumatoid arthritis cases, proposal to give nurse practitioners the ability to diagnose illnesses, and a bill to prohibit employers from random drug testing. 5) Beth Engler talks with Dr. Bruce Crouder and Senator James Donovan about the whole language approach to teaching children to read.
1) Inga Sarda reports on the legislative debate over the death penalty. Senator Dale Volker sponsors the bill which Governor Cuomo is expected to veto. 2) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about the unanticipated budget deficit caused by lower than expected income tax revenue. 3) Bruce Robertson reports on Senator Dean Skelos's bill to reduce senior citizens abuse by health care workers and family. Attorney General Robert Abrams comments on the loopholes in current law. Carl Young, president of New York Association Homes and Services for the Aging, denies abuse of elderly is a problem. 4) Alan Chartock and Don Decker talk about the death penalty debate. 5) Don Decker reports Senator Franz Liechter has introduced a bill to reduce discrimination of minorities by banks. 6) Brian Shields reports Kris Smith, spokesperson for the New York State Coalition on Smoking and Health, supports stricter laws to prevent teenagers from purchasing cigarettes. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: Rudolph Giuliani is a favorite for the governor race, the reaction to deferral of the income tax cut and Senator Anthony Masiello's proposal to shift taxes on college text books to the untaxed adult magazines.
1) Dave Galletly reports on the possibility of the legislature overriding Governor Cuomo's veto on the death penalty. Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about the possibility. 2) Inga Sarda reports on the growing budget deficit. Hyman Grossman, chair of Standard and Poors New York rating team, comments on the states bad credit rating. 3) Inga Sard talks with Bob Ward, of the Business Council, about its recommendations for balancing the budget. 4) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about the fiscal crisis, Governor Cuomo's response and party control of the legislature. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus. Assemblyman Arthur Eve comments on the welfare of minority families.
1) Bruce Robertson reports Fred DiMaggio, Executive Director the New York State Soft Drink Association, said the industry made a profit for the first time since the returnable beverage container law passed. Alfonso D'Amato and Judith Ink, from the New York Public Interest Research Group, comment. 2) Inga Sarda reports the Environmental Priorities Alliance claims to much money is spent for landfill acquisition and not enough for cleaning up waste. Bob Weiboldt, Executive Vice President of the New York State Builders Association, and Chuck Sparrow, New York Relators Association, comment. 3) Dave Galletly reports Assembly Speaker Mel Miller proposes a program to build community treatment centers for drug addicted mothers and their children. The Assembly Minority unveiled a revised omnibus substance control act. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: proposal to adopt California's emission standards, proposal to protect consumers who purchase extended warranties, and the New York State Chapter of the National Abortion Rights Action League organized a lobbying day. 5) Brian Shields reports Louis Cotrona, Executive Director of Temporary Commission on Lobbying, says lobbyist spending has increased. Celia Wexler, Legislative Director of Common Cause, comments. 6) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker of the New York Post, about the politics surrounding the budget problems.
1) Dave Galletly and Alan Chartock talk about the legislature missing the budget deadline. 2) Dave Galletly reports on the new No Smoking Laws. Steven Steinhart, associate council for the State Health Department, comments. 3) Brian Shields reports on the clean up cost of an AIDS Act Up demonstration, during which eighty demonstrators were arrested. Thomas Tubbs, spokesperson for the State Office of General Service, comments. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on protests against a large complex Hydro-Québec is planing. Assemblyman William Hoyt, chair of Energy Committee, and Assemblyman Maurice Hinchey, chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee, comments. 5) Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine comments on the distrust Mohawk Native Americans have for state officials. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: driver licenses will now have under twenty-one written on them, Attorney General Abrams proposes a bill to protect sex victims, Assembly approved a bill to lower the voter registration age to seventeen, and the Adolescent Prevention and Services program was made permanent. 7) Inga Sarda reports on the 6th Annual Women's Caucus and guess speakers; Shirley Chisholm, the first black women elected to congress, Attorney General Abrams and Governor Cuomo.
1) Brian Sheilds reports on the reactions to news that Standard and Poor's has lowered New York's long and short term credit rating. Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino, and Assemblyman Oliver Koppell, on the Ways and Means Committee, comment. 2) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about Julio Martinez, former Drug and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner, who is running a hot dog stand to embarrass the Governor and about the budget problems. 3) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: the Act Up group rallied for AIDS, Ed Cleary, President of New York State AFLCIO, reported on a study about states pension system, an agreement with General Electric to disclose more about rebates to consumers, and the New York State Right to Life Committee lobbied for parental consent legislation. 4) Bruce Robertson reports Ron Silver, President of the Creative Coalition, is lobbying environmental issues. Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Beals, and Christopher Reeve comment. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about Julio Martinez, Mayor of New York City asking to expand the right to tax and Earth Day.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about his budget proposal measures; increases in gasoline tax, business tax surcharges, and vehicle registration fees. 2) Inga Sarda spoke with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about Massachusetts and New York's deficit situations. Sarda reports the Republican Party may not have a candidate in time for GOP state convention. Steven LeFevre, spokesman for the party, says there is no need to worry yet. 3) Bruce Robertson reports Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea has blocked Governor Cuomo's site selection process for a new radioactive waste dump and on environment issues. Louis Colletti, President New York Building Congress, and Thomas Young, Syracuse Mayor, comment. 4)Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about the budget problems. 5)Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: proposed increase in minimum wage, the Senate approved bills to alleviate the medical malpractice crisis, National Education Association of New York is asking for more funding, and on a rally for financial bailout of hospitals.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on a proposed bill sponsored by Senator Dal Volker to create tougher laws for possession of crack. 2) Beth Engler reports on a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Richard Talon to reduce the nursing home bed shortage by allowing publicly traded nursing home companies to operate in the state. 3) Paul Rosenthal spoke with former governor Malcolm Wilson, chair of Blue Ribbons Commission, created to deal with the political corruption scandals, about the panel's recommendations. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker about the Blue Ribbon Commission's report. 5) Don Decker reports Attorney General Abrams wants a program to provide coverage for work related exposure to hazardous wastes. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: a state task force recommendation against paying surrogate mothers, a proposal to give women and minorities more work contracts, proposal to boost minimum wage, and a proposal to require smoke alarms in all homes.
1) Inga Sarda reports drug money is being laundered in the state and Governor Cuomo has proposed to create stiffer penalties. State Senators Alfonse D'Amato and Hugh Farley, and Assemblyman Herman Farrell each provide their perspectives. 2) Inga Sarda talked with Senator Tom Libous, Chair of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee, about Governor Cuomo's recently released anti-drug plan. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine headed the committee that endorsed the plan. 3) Alan Chartock talked with Governor Cuomo about his call for limited referendum. 4) Bruce Robertson reports Herb Holland, a Rockland county insurance agent, is seeking to become the republican candidate for governor. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about state elections and the state's financial difficulties. 6) Brian Shields spokes with Lee Wasserman, Director of New York's Environmental Planning Lobby, about earth day.
1) Don Decker reports special elections will be held to fill vacancies created when Guy Molinari and Robert Garcia resigned. 2) Inga Sarda reports John Feerick, chair of the State Commission on Government Integrity, said that many suggestions to improve political ethics were made but very few have been adopted. 3) Alan Chartock and Don Decker talk about recent poll results of Rudolph Giuliani and Governor Cuomo in the governor race. 4) Brian Shields reports on a bill introduced by Assemblyman Gary Proud to require businesses to follow the ten commandments of the environment. 5) Bruce Robertson talks with Rudolph Giuliani about whether he will run for governor. 6) Inga Sarda talks with Michael Long, Conservative Party Chairman, about the party's current conditions and the elections. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: budget deficit worsens, state is suing over a federal law requiring states to assume ownership of low-level radioactive waste, investigation in to the public service commission and New York Telephone's settlement, Medicare patients are being over charged by doctors, and proposed drug testing of high school athletes.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on Governor Cuomo's budget proposal to delay income tax cuts and increase other taxes. 2) Inga Sarda reports on responses to the budget proposal. Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea and Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino comment on the problems with the proposed budget. Assembly Speaker Mel Miller believes the tax cut deferral is worth while. Bob Ward, of the Business Council of New York, provides other options. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker about Governor Cuomo's budget proposal. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on a bill to ban certain types of hand guns, Assemblyman James Tedisco's proposal to relieve a few congested areas by making some tolls on the Thruway free and radioactive waste protesters used road blocks to turn back Allegheny county officials from a proposed site. 5) Don Decker and Alan Chartock talk about the budget from a legislators point of view.
1) Inga Sarda reports on the upcoming federal census. Assembly Speaker Mel Miller explains the importance of the census. Jeff Wise comments about the procedure of collecting census data. 2) Brian Shields reports Attorney General Abrams proposeslegislation to expand citizens' rights to bring lawsuits for environmental pollution. 3) Bruce Robertson reports the illegal trade of prescription drugs has decreased as a result of new regulations from the Health Department. 4) Don Decker reports on proposals that would require filtration services for every system with water from rivers or reservoirs. Bill Fagel, Health Department spokesperson, comments on the benefits of filtration. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the debate over the budget. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: more budget cuts, schools do not have to remove small amount of asbestos, proposal to convert the 1986 Environmental Bond Act loan program to a grant program, and bill to increase penalties for pet napping. 7) Dave Galletly talked with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about his drug plan.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on a possible deal for Long Island Lighting Company to transfer Shoreham Nuclear power plant to state control. Will Forest, company spokesman, and Governor Cuomo comment. 2) Paul Rosenthal reports on a bill sponsored by Senator Guy Veleella which would presume everyone in a vehicle is in possession of an open alcohol container. 3) Beth Engler reports on the debate over legalizing drugs. Ned Patterson, Albany area attorney, supports it as a solution. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about Governor Cuomo's political ambitions and the Education Commissioner, Tom Sobol's, efforts to make the Education Department more reflective of the state. 5) Dave Galletly reports on a study which indicates property taxes have increased, but not at the same rate as the increase in home value. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: discussion on alcohol free seating in sports stadium, a bill has been proposed to provide coverage for breast cancer exams for all women and a bill to prevent telephone companies charging for using the directory assistance.
1) Karen Dewitt reports on debate dates set for NYS governor race. Some candidates claim debate date was set to Cuomo?s advantage. 2) Brian Shields reports on Assemblyman Jim Tedesco?s argument that lottery revenue does not go to education aid, as it should. 3) Bruce Robertson reports states receiving low-level radioactive waste from NY, as NY searches for an in-state site, do not believe NY is searching enough for an in-state site. 4) Mike Fondacaro interviews local reporters on election campaign issues concerning the citizens in the North Country-area. 5) Shields interviews Fred Dicker on timing of political debates to benefit Cuomo and Rinfret?s campaign money-making scheme. 6) Alan Chartock?s commentary on upcoming political debates. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Karen Dewitt reports on public citizen's lawsuit stating the environmental bond act is being promoted using public money. 2) Lee Farbman reports on Adirondack Park residents wanting more representation on Adirondack Park Agency. 3) Mike Fondacaro interviews local reporters on election campaign issues concerning the citizens in the Binghamton and Hudson Valley-area, especially waste management. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on NYS Hospitality and Tourism Association's annual meeting discussions including reduction in support for I Love NY campaign. 5) Brian Shields interviews Fred Dicker about Pierre Rinfret's personal attacks on the press and the upcoming election. 6) Alan Chartock's commentary on Rinfret and the press. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week's events in state government.
1) Dave Galletly reports on Louis Wein?s appeal to a judge?s decision to stop Wein?s lawsuit that kept him off the GOP primary ballot for NY Governor. 2) Galletly reports on gas price hikes and Attorney?s Generals trip to Washington to discuss unfair hikes. 3) Brian Shields reports on medical concerns for a coal powered power plant proposed for Saratoga County. 4) Beth Angler reports on reforming of convicted sex offenders. 5) Galletly reports on GOP debt and funding difficulties for Republican candidates. 6) Lee Farbman reports on group fighting the development of the Adirondack Park. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on possible mandatory annual fee for SUNY students for health services. 8) Brian Shields and Alan Chartock?s commentary on the weekly political events.
1) Dave Galletly reports on poor report for New York State Schools in recent study. 2) Brian Shields reports on low SAT scores on students in New York State and how this may affect future teachers. 3) Lee Farbman reports on Republican gubernatorial candidate Pierre Rinfret?s stance on the problems with the economy. 4) Senator Christopher Mega is interviewed regarding the need for harsher penalties on juvenile offenders. 5) Mike Fondacaro interviews Gerald Celente about the economic impacts of war because of the Persian Gulf War. 6) Brian Shields interviews Fred Dicker regarding current campaigns for governor. 7) Alan Chartock?s commentary on possibly legalization of hemp and marijuana.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on Pierre Rinfret?s continued campaign for governor despite fellow Republicans request that he drop out. 2) Brian Shields reports on Rinfret?s approach to vigilante justice to stop crime in New York State. 3) Karen Dewitt reports on Herb London?s and Louis Wein?s attempt at getting support for their campaigns for governor and other races. 4) Mike Fondacaro interviews local reporters on issues citizens in the Rochester and Syracuse-area are concerned with in politics and upcoming election. 5) Dave Galletly reports on lack of knowledge of environmental bond issue and the NY Farm Bureau?s lack of support for bond issue. 6) Alan Chartock?s commentary on Rinfret?s continued campaign. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on Pierre Rinfret?s problems in his campaign for governor including John Faso leaving campaign. 2) Karen Dewitt reports on Marist Poll showing Cuomo would win election for governor by a landslide, if held today. 3) Brian Shields reports on NYS Commission on Government Integrity?s final report on state falling short on preventing government abuses. 4) Lee Farbman reports on high speed rail and magnetic rail transportation possibilities in Albany. 5) Shields interviews Fred Dicker on environmental bond act promotion using public money. 6) Alan Chartock?s commentary on Rinfret?s campaign. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Dave Galletly reports on the over 800 million dollars budget deficit in NYS. Alan Chartock interviews Governor Cuomo about layoffs of state workers due to deficit. 2) Mike Fondacaro interviews Hugh Johnson of First Albany Corporation regarding economic and fiscal problems of NYS. 3) Lee Farbman interviews two NYS assemblyman on where already collected taxes on defunct environmental bond act, should be spent. 4) Brian Shields interviews Fred Dicker on Manfred Ohrenstein?s position as Democratic Minority Leader in NYS Senate. 5) Mike Fondacaro interviews Michael Long, Chairman of the Conservative Party of NYS, regarding J. Patrick Barrett as Republican Party Chairman. 6) Karen Dewitt reports on NYS insurance companies? requirements on HIV test prior to approval of health insurance coverage. 7) Alan Chartock?s commentary on possible NYS employee layoffs.
1) Brian Shields reports on Attorney General Robert Abrams?s settlement with nation?s auto makers regarding warranty repair payments and the Lemon Law. 2) Lee Farbman reports on State Thruway Authority testing computer scanning system to scan tag in car going through toll booth. 3) Mike Fondacaro interviews local reporters on election campaign issues concerning the citizens in the Buffalo and Capital District-area. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on Margaret Buhrmaster?s challenge to Michael McNulty for election to Congress and her disapproval of campaign finance. 5) Karen Dewitt reports on State Office for Rural Affairs conference focus on state?s ethics laws applying to rural areas. 6) Alan Chartock?s commentary on claim of slander committed by Cuomo. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Dave Galletly reports on NYS budget deficit of over half billion dollars stating various reasons including war in Iraq and recession. A number of experts share their views. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on Pierre Rinfret?s continued attacks on the Republican Party. 3) Brian Shields reports on Marist poll showing Cuomo will win Governor?s race and shares other predictions of poll. 4) Lee Farbman reports on Herb London?s candidacy from a nationwide perspective. 5) Mike Fondacaro and Galletly report on Rinfret?s effects on the election. 6) Karen Dewitt reports on demonstrations in Albany to vote against incumbent politicians. 7) Fondacaro interviews local reporter on election campaign issues concerning the citizens in the Long Island-area. 8) Alan Chartock?s commentary on the upcoming election. 9) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Dave Galletly reports on Cuomo?s proposal plan to decrease state budget deficit including layoffs, furloughs, and job elimination. Karen Dewitt reports on Cuomo?s proposal to cut aid to state education and hospital reimbursement bill. 2) Alan Chartock interviews Cuomo regarding his reasoning for cutting aspects of the state budget. 3) Bruce Robertson reports Assemblyman Neil Kelleher will introduce new environmental bond act legislation. 4) Lee Farbman reports on funding freeze for AIDS support and speaks with Gay Men?s Health Crisis spokesman about issue. 5) Alan Chartock?s commentary on possible NYS employee layoffs. 6) Maury Small reports on holiday activities planned at the State Plaza. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Dave Galletly reports on CSEA contract negotiations breaking down with the state. PEF will agree to delay paychecks by four weeks. 2) Brian Shields reports on Manfred Ohrenstein maintaining Senate Minority Leader position and other leadership positions 3) Alan Chartock?s commentary regarding Manfred Ohrenstein and his challenger for Minority Leader. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on Department of Parks and Recreations cut backs. 5) Mike Fondacaro interviews Fred Dicker regarding alleged abuses at the Martin Luther King Institute for Non-Violence. 6) Lee Farbman reports on large increase in state judiciary cases. 7) Fondacaro interviews Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine regarding labor union contract negotiations. 8) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
1) Karen Dewitt reports on protesters during Cuomo?s acceptance speech and Republicans winning control of the Senate. 2) Dave Galletly summarizes election results for Senate races. 3) Alan Chartock?s commentary on election results. 4) Galletly interviews Herb London regarding his close call for 2nd place in governor?s race for the Conservative Party. 5) Lee Farbman reports on Republican Party chairman, J. Patrick Barrett?s opinion on the party?s candidate choice. 6) Alan Chartock speaks with two people supporting and opposing the environmental bond act that did not pass. 7) Mike Fondacaro interviews local news reporter about news coverage of Pierre Rinfret.
1) Dave Galletly reports on further budget deficit problems and labor unions statements against further reductions to union contracts. 2) Lee Farbman reports on failure of death penalty law. 3) Karen Dewitt reports on hydroelectric power and Native American lands being overtaken by power companies looking to create hydroelectric power plants. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on fuel bill savings options for the home. 5) Alan Chartock?s commentary on New York State debt and the nation?s debt. 6) Mike Fondacaro interviews Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine regarding the state budget estimates and a review of 1990. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with attorney Robert Housman of the Center for International Environmental Law about the Earth Summit treaties, specifically how they will be enforced. 2.) Robertson talks with Dr. Sabine O'Hara about her trip to the Earth Summit where she represented the National Council of World Churches, amongst others. 3.) Robertson talks with Carol Adams, air quality coordinator for Kansas City, about the city's recent attainment of the Environmental Protection Agency's clean air regulations.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Karan Singh of the People's Commission on Environment and Development in India, about his upcoming trip to the U.N. Earth Summit. 2.) Dr. Jack Winnick discusses his recent discovery of electro-chemical membrane gas separation a filtration system that could help decrease acid rain. 3.) Robertson talks with cellist Michael Reynolds of the Muir string quartet about their music and environmental work. 4.) Robertson checks in with Keith Tondrick of the Sierra Club to find out about the Appalachian Trail Hike.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Caran Sing of the People's Commission on Environment and Development in India, about his upcoming trip to the U.N. Earth Summit. 2.) Dr. Jack Winnick discusses his recent discovery of electro-chemical membrane gas separation a filtration system that could help decrease acid rain. 3.) Robertson talks with cellist Michael Reynolds of the Muir string quartet about their music and environmental work. 4.) Robertson checks in with Keith Tondrick of the Sierra Club to find out about the Appalachian Trail Hike.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with scientist Dr. David Stedman about the difficulties involved with preserving biodiversity. 2.) Robertson checks in with Keith Tondrick of the Sierra Club about his Appalachian Trail hike. 3.) Ethan Finesilver reports from Vermont about forrester Lynn Levine and her educational trail hikes.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Kerry Kennedy Cuomo of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights about the controversy involving logging in the Phillippines island of Palawan. 2.) Robertson checks in with Keith Tondrick of the Sierra Club about his Appalachian Trail hike, the group is now in southern Virgina. 3.) A piece produced by Karen Kelly about the recent controversy surrounding the development of a watershed at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson plays excerpts from a speech given by Environmental Protection Agency Chief William Reilly who will be joining President Bush at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. 2.) Robertson talks with sociologist Dr. Riley Dunlop about a recent survey he directed which found that a large portion of the citizens of the world, from both poor and wealthy countries, list the environment as one of their top concerns. 3.) Leslie Lamas reports on a recent ad campaign by Conoco industries, a subsidiary of DuPont, that Jack Doyle, of the Friends of the Earth Organization, believes gave false impressions of their environmental friendliness.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Robert Disafra about the recent discovery that the ozone hole predicted to form over the northern hemisphere did not appear, although there was still ozone depletion. 2.) Robertson talks with economist William Klein about the prediction the Earth's core temperature will rise 20 degrees in 300 years and the effects this will have on the world's environment and economy. 3.) Rebecca Harwood reports from Colorado about the Windstar biodome .
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Senator Daniel Coats of Indiana about his recent proposal to allow communities to decide whether or not to accept interstate municipal waste. 2.) Sabine O'Hara talks about her time at the Earth Summit and discusses some of the communication difficulties that she had. 3.) Robertson plays several messages from meteorologists across the country discussing the strange summer weather they've been having, then talks with Seattle meteorologist Steve Poole about what could be causing it.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Ellsworth Dutton of the NOAA, or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the effects global warming and the eruption of the Pinatubo volcano may have had on recent strange weather patterns. 2.) Robertson talks with Renee Askins from The Wolf Fund about her efforts to reintroduce the grey wolf to Yellowstone National Park. 3.) Sabine O'Hara talks about her time at the Earth Summit.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Lauren Frazier of the National Park Service about some of the issues they're having, including financial trouble and low employee morale. 2.) Vince Winkle reports from Colorado about Earthships, homes made of old tires that are entirely self sufficent. 3.) Economist Sabine O'Hara discusses an experience she had meeting schoolchildren while in Rio de Janeiro for the Earth Summit. 4.) Robertson talks with Peter Hoss, a political scientist, about the Earth Summit.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Jim Lentz of the South Coast Air Quality Management District about new pollution regulations they are trying to put in place in California. 2.) Ruth Rosen, professor of history at University of California at Davis, talks about why she thinks the United States needs to attend the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. 3.) Robertson talks with Keth Tondrick of the Sierra Club about their 100 year anniversary and the planned 2,000 mile hike along the AppalachianTrail he and 6 others plans to do to celebrate.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson with Dr. David Rockland of the Times Mirror Conservation Council about a recent survey they sponsored to find out people's beliefs about the environment and economy. 2.) Next, a portrait of environmentalist Dr. Barbara McMartin, writer of hiking guides to the Adirondacks. 3.) Jackie Yakanaka reports on a recent controversy surrounding the outside use of water from Yellowstone National Park's geysers.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent controversy over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which some feel does not adequately address environmental issues. 2.) Jill Hoyt reports from Idaho about the first nuclear waste merchant that is trying to convince communities to store nuclear waste. 3.) Dr. Charles Henry, scientist from the University of Washington, discusses the benefits of municipal solid waste composting. 4.) Robertson talks with 17 year old Kristin Braun about her trip on the Earth Train which will be going from Los Angeles to Washington D.D. to spread messages about environmental activism.
1.) Bob Rija reports from Wyoming about the controversy surrouding a proposed pump storage project at the Little Horn River. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Robert Sikorsky about his recent book "Bumper to Bumper" which includes tips to help drivers make their cars and driving habits more environmentally sound. 3.) Joel Makower, editor of Green Consumer Weekly, talks about the upcoming Presidential election and the role of environmental issues in that and every other election. 4.) Robertson talks with Dr. Richard Malicki of Fish and Wildlife Services about the purple loosestrife and the problems it's causing.
1.) Host Bruce Roberston talks with Roy Spencer, a space scientist with NASA, about recent weather pattern changes, including the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, and their connection to global warming. 2.) Robertson talks with John Jester of Renew America about their recent publication of the Environmental Success Index which lists businesses and organizations that are environmentally friendly. 3.) Sabine O'Hara gives her overall assessment of the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. 4.) Robertson checks in with Sierra Club on-trail coordinator Tersh Palmer, to see how their Appalachian Trail hike celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Sierra Club, is going.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with George Davis, an environmentalist with the Center for Citizens Initiative, about his recent visit to Lake Baikal in Russia and the attempts to save it before it's too late. 2.) Jill Hoyt talks with Charles Wilkinson, a law professor from Colorado University, about his recent book "The Eagle Bird: Mapping a New West", in which he calls for the government to make more passionately worded laws. 3.) Robertson talks with Linda Elliot, wildlife manager of Hyatt Regency Resort in Hawaii, about the resort's wildlife and recooperation treatment which helps to protect the environment on the Hawaiian islands. 4.) Linda Brown of Scientific Certification Systems discusses their new environmental report cards which will give consumers a cradle to grave analysis of the environmental impact of products they purchase.
1.) Bill Rack reports from Indianapolis about the controversy over a solid waste incinerator, which some say is violating emission limits. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with environmental prosecutor Steven J. Madonna of New Jersey about the state's increased criminal prosecution of environmental crimes. 3.) Robertson talks with Dr. Susan Buck, an environmental law professor from North Carolina State University at Greensboro, about the potential for environmental jobs in both the public and private sectors.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Jody Jacobson of the World Watch Institute about population growth and how the low status of women in some countries could be a contributing factor. 2.) Bob Rija reports on the controversy surrounding the proposed building of monitored retrieval sites that would temporarily store nuclear waste. 3.) Professor of chemical engineering V.K. Mathur discusses his newly developed invention that would help in the fight against acid rain by zapping out the nitrogen oxide chemicals. 4.) Robertson checks in with Keith Tondrick on his Appalachian Trail hike, he and his group are now in Tennessee.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Harold Idell of Federal Express about their new alternative fuels program, Clean Fleet, which will test out 5 different alternative fuels over the next 2 years. 2.) Ann Harrison reports on recent developments to make photovoltaic panels more affordable. 3.) Robertson talks with Carol McCourt of Automation Industry Control, a company that made one of the first automated sorting systems for plastic recycling.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Harvey Wasserman of Greenpeace about the damage done to Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Florida by Hurricane Andrew and the issues this raises about nuclear power. 2.) Charles Compton reports from Washington about the recent proposal to build windmills in Hanford, WA, and the mixed feelings about that proposal. 3.) Robertson talks with Senator Tim Wirth about his decision to resign from the Senate. 4.) Robertson talks with Thomas Jorling, New York State Comissioner of Environmental Conservation, about the EPA's consideration to reclassify nuclear waste.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Brett Hulsey, environmental advisor to President Clinton, about what changes in environmental policy are coming in the new Clinton administration. 2.) Jill Hoyt talks with Rick Bass about his recent book "Nine mile Wolves" and the reintroduction of wolves into the wild. 3.) Robertson talks with Michael Reynolds, cellist of the Muir Quartet, about his new CD as well as about his environmental activism.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson plays excerpts from a speech given by Ted Turner at a Society of Environmentalist Journalists'' conference about the steps he feels need to be taken to save the environment. 2.) Robertson talks with mechanical engineering professor Jay E. Sunderland about solar collectors that help to store the solar energy. 3.) Robertson talks with Howard Lyman, of the Beyond Beef campaign, about the negative effects of excessive beef consumption and the need for people to reduce their intake of beef.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. David Suzuki about his new book "Wisdom of the Elders", which parallels indigenous peoples' wisdom to modern science. 2.) Scott Schlagel talks with Donald Stedman, professor at the University of Denver, about his new sensor that tests the emission rates of cars. 3.) Robertson talks with Lester Brown, of the World Watch Institute, about his new book "Vital Signs", and about the good and bad news in current environmental trends.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Professor Michael Brill of SUNY Buffalo about his work on a project to make signs to warn people about buried radioactive waste that will need to be read 10,000 years from now. 2.) Robertson talks with Ronald Getts of the Nature Conservancy abou their Last Great Places Project which helps to keep habitats and ecosystems healthy and viable. 3.) Robertson talks with Delia Owens about her new book "The Eye of the Elephant", which discusses trying to save elephants from poachers.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with environmentalist Harvey Wasserman about the major changes that come with the new Clinton administration. 2.) Robertson talks with Robert Labens of the Environmental Protection Agency about how wood stoves contribute to air pollution. 3.) Jack Borden discusses his "For Spacious Skies" program that teaches sky awareness, educating individuals about the sky.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Daniel Dudek of the Environmental Defense Fund about Forest for the Future Initiative, which gets global communities together to preserve the world's forests. 2.) Becky Rumsey reports from Colorado about the controversy over riparian lands. 3.) Robertson talks with Lois Gibbs, one of the people responsible for the Superfund Act, about why she is so disappointed in how the law has been enacted.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with E. Patrick Cody of the World Bank about their efforts to help put into action some of the proposals from the Earth Summit. 2.) Bob Rija reports from Montana about a controversial proposal to require companies to disclose past compliance records with environmental laws before they are allowed to move their company. 3.) Robertson reports on a recent recycling program going on in public schools, started by the Aseptic Packaging Council.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses President Clinton's proposed forest conference to be held in Oregon where the issue of cutting down old growth forests for timber will be argued. 2.) Next, a story about Crane and Company, a paper company that is making paper out of blue jeans. 3.) Robertson talks with Geoffrey Heal, economist at Columbia University, about the costs of environmental degradation.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent controversy over the effects of depleted uranium on Gulf War veterans and talks with proponents on both sides of the issue. 2.) Robertson talks with Walter Monk, a geophysicist from the University of California at San Diego, about his plan to measure temperature changes in the Pacific Ocean uses a technique called acoustic thermometry. 3.) Robertson talks with Peter Ikehorn who is building a house on the coast of California out of rammed earth.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with energy consultant Joel Gordus and from the Competitive Industries Institute Kent Jeffreys, about their differing opinions about the proposed gas tax. 2.) Robertson talks with John Fitzgerald, lawyer for the Defenders of Wildlife organization, about the group's recent case against the Department of the Interior to get the government to list more species on the Endangered Species List. 3.) Robertson talks with John Helwig about his invention of the world population button, a sort of calculator that constantly updates itself with the population of the Earth.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Amrie Lovens, director of the Rocky Mountain Institute, about the need for cleaner for more efficient automobiles. 2.) Ann Harrison reports on the controversy surrounding the decision to turn the Rocky Mountain Arsenal into a wildlife sanctuary, some believe the toxic waste levels in the area are still too high. 3.) Robertson talks with Dr. Henry Kendall, author of the "World Scientists' Warning to Humanity", which warns citizens of the world that they need to look ahead and plan now to save the planet.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Jay Hehr of the National Wildlife Federation about President Clinton's recent environmental policy proposals and changes. 2.) Robertson talks with Dr. Lewis Risocia of the Los Alamos National Laboratory about his recent shift from weapons researcher to environmental scientist. 3.) Robertson talks with Rich Anderson, a cattle rancher from Texas, who recently received the National Environmental Stewardship Award for preserving both his livelihood and the environment.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson plays parts of a speech by Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt about the future of the country's environmental policy. 2.) Robertson talks with Dr. Howard Quigley a biologist working on the Siberian Tiger Project to save the endangered animal. 3.) Robertson talks with John Narr about his recent book "This Land is Your Land", a guide to America's endangered ecosystems.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent warning by the American Academy of Pediatrics about the dangers of high ozone levels to children and talks with Dr. Ruth Etzel of the AAP. 2.) Robertson talks with Larry Sombke, author of "Beautiful Easy Gardens" about the benefits of electric lawnmowers. 3.) Robertson talks with Don Ritner, author of the book "Eco-Linking" about what eco-linking is and how it can connect environmentalists across the globe.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with individuals from the timber industry as well as from environmental groups for their opinions on President Clinton's proposal to reduce the amount of timber cut in the Pacific Northwest. 2.) Robertson talks with Larry Sombke, author of "Beautiful Easy Gardens" about using a scythe to cut brush instead of a power cutter. 3.) John Rowan talks with William Least Heat Moon about his book "Prairie Earth" a deep map account of the people and history of Chase County, Kansas.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson plays excerpts from a speech given by botanist Dr. Peter Raven, who was recently tapped by President Clinton to design a biological survey map of the country. 2.) Robertson talks with Larry Sombke, author of "Beautiful Easy Gardens", about watering your garden. 3.) Robertson talks with Thomas Miller of the Roper Institute about a recent test they conducted that showed the nation's teenagers have slightly less environmental knowledge than adults.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with David Freeman of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District or SMUD, about their attempts to use renewable energy sources. 2.) Correspondent Bob Rija reports from Montana about the controversy surrounding the planned move of a company that recycles electronic transformers to the area. 3.) Next, a commentary by Kentucky's Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, Phillip Shepherd about issues of economic development. 4.) Robertson talks with botanist Dr. Carl Leopold about his famous father Aldo, as well as about various other environmental issues.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with John McConnell, the original founder of Earth Day, which he claims should be celebrated on the spring equinox. 2.) Robertson plays excerpts from an interview with astronomer Dr. Carl Sagan about changes to NASA. 3.) Robertson talks with photographer and activist Lenny Comb about the controversy surrounding the idea of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Thomas Martin of the Audubon Society, about the restoration program to save the Everglades. 2.) Robertson talks with Larry Sombke, author of "Beautiful Easy Gardens", about fertilizing your lawn using organic fertilizer. 3.) Robertson talks with scientist Ricardo Viabla about his tree ring studies led him to believe that while some regions may experience global others may experience cooling at the same time.