1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Senator George Mitchell, National Clean Air Coalition chairman Dick Ayers, and Automobile Manufacturing Association member Tim Mccarthy about Bill S1630. This bill, also know as the Clear Air Act, would impose stricter regulations and standards involving air quality standards. Robertson also talks with Thomas Jorling, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who believes NYS should adopt the emission standards of California. 2.) Robertson also talks with Dr. Clinton Fuller and Dr. Robert Lentz about their work involving polymer producing bacteria. Fuller believes these bacteria could produce a biodegradable plastic for everyday use. 3.) Robertson talks with Norm Crampton, of the Institute of Solid Waste, about what to do with construction material. 4.) Finally, Robertson discusses the opening of the largest recycling center in the country, located in Springfield Massachusetts.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses New York State's plan to follow the emission standards of California. He talks with Thomas Jorling, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who is a strong proponent of this plan. Robertson also talks with Michael Shore, manager of emission control at Ford, who does not agree with the plan. 2.) Robertson then talks with Chris Ballantine, director of the northeast regional Sierra Club, about arguing for environmental issues in the House of Representatives and the Senate. 3.) Robertson briefly mentions the new environmental coalition formed by Massachusetts and Nova Scotia. 4.) Sir Crispin Tickell, Great Britain's U.N. representative, discusses the impact humans have had and will continue to have on the environment. 5.) Robertson talks with journalist Fred Bever about his recent trip to Czechoslovakia. Bever wanted to see the affect the recent revolution had on environmental issues.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He talks with Ann Rothe, of the Wildlife Federation, about the damage done and ongoing clean up efforts. Robertson also talks with Eric Olsen, of the Wildlife Federation , about the need for stricter regulations of oil companies. Robertson also discusses the Valdez principles, a code of conduct that lists the responsibilities corporations have in regards to the environment. 2.) Robertson talks with Robert J. Lurtsema, host of the WGBH program "Morning Pro Musica", about the environment, particularly the over population problem.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent difficulties involving the passage of the Clean Air bill with Chris Ballantine, director of the northeast regional Sierra Club. Ballantine offers his thoughts on the Senate's actions so far and speculates on future decisions. 2.) Next, Robertson discusses a recent bill that outlines a plan for the Environmental Protection Agency to be elevated to Cabinet status. 3.) Robertson talks with NYS attorney general Robert Abrams about the regulation and distribution of chemicals. 4.) Joy Newell, reporting from Santa Monica, California, reports on Earth Day festivities. In particular the "Global Walk for a Livable World", a 9 month trek across the country by activists trying to raise environmental awareness. 5.) Dave Foach reports from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and discusses the city's recent plans for a metal recovery facility in order to cut down waste exporting costs.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses Saratoga County's recent plans to let a coal burning plant be built in the area. Robertson talks with protesters from both sides, including state assemblyman Neil Kellaher, who believes the environmental damage the plant would cause is too great for it to be built. 2.)Next, Robertson discusses the recent passage of the Clean Air bill in the Senate. He talks with Bill Fay, of the Clean Air Working Group, who believes the bill goes too far and will cost taxpayers too many jobs and too much money. He also talks with Richard Ayers, of the National Clean Air Coalition, who believes that the bill does not go far enough, and that more provisions are needed. Robertson also speaks with Chris Ballantyne, director of the northeast regional Sierra Club, who is lobbying for the bill's passage. 4.) Joy Newell reports from the Silverlake community in Los Angeles, where a group is helping to plant trees and clean up the area in preparation of Earth Day.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent proposal of a hydro power project by Hydro-Quebec that will flood a portion of land the size of France. Robertson talks with Inuit and Cree leaders, whose land would be flooded and destroyed by this plan, about their opposition to the project. Robertson also talks with the vice president of Hydro-Quebec, who states that the project will almost certainly continue despite protests. 2.) Robert Mullins reports from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where a suit has been filed to protect Nicolet forest from excessive timber production.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Gaylord Nelson, former senator from Wisconsin, about his inspirations for creating Earth Day. 2.) Next, Robertson reports on Kids for Saving Earth, an organization started in Minnesota by a young boy. 3.) Robertson then talks with Lester Brown, director of the Worldwatch organization, about how we must achieve a sustainable society.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson reports on Earth Day festivities around the area. Robertson plays the entirety of a speech by Maurice Hinchey, of the NYS Environmental Committee, that he gave at the capital rally in downtown Albany. Robertson also plays excerpts from 2 other speeches, one by Ed Ruff of the AFL CIO, and another by Sister Barbara Di Tomaso, of the Peace and Justice Committee. 2.) Robertson then talks with a young teenager at the rally about her feelings about Earth Day and the environment. 3.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles at an Earth Day exposition and interviews various attendees about what they're doing to help save the environment. 4.) Finally, Robertson plays the performance of singer/songwriter Jim Gaudet from that day's capital rally.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson reports on the recent passage of the Clean Air Act in the House of Representatives. He talks with Bill Fay, of the Clean Air Working Group, who believes the economic effects of the bill are too great. Robertson also talks with Richard Ayers, of the National Clean Air Coalition, who believes the bill's positive effects on health of the population far outweigh any negative economic effects. 2.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles about California's recent Environmental Protection Act that's coming up for a vote. 3.) Robertson talks with Joan Lianetti, of Arizona's Clean and Beautiful organization, about their recent efforts to recycle telephone books.
1.) David Goletly hosts, in for Bruce Robertson. Robertson reports on the recent developments regarding California's Proposition 65. He interviews David Rowe, of the Environmental Defense Fund, who agrees with the recent expansion of prop 65 to include products beyond drinking water. Robertson also interviews Stan Zwicker who disagrees with the changes. 2.) Lee Farbman reports from Utah about the recent decision to build a landfill in the town of East Carbon. Farbman talks with both the mayor of the town, Dale Andrews, and the head of the company building the landfill, Jerry Gagner. 3.) Wanda Fisher discusses the dangers of pesticides in regards to lawn care. 4.) Joy Newell reports from Santa Barbara about grey water. Newell interviews Robert Couric, a proponent of using grey water, or the water already used inside a house.
1.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles about the popularity of Pasqua Coffee's new reusable coffee cup program. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Nancy Rader, of the group Public Citizens, about a new study that suggests a 10% increase in the U.S. of renewable energy sources. 3.) Robertson talks with New Jersey congressman Jim Saxton about his recent proposal to create a National Institute of the Environment. 4.) Finally, Robertson talks with Trudy Cox, an environmental activist, campaigning on the Republican ticket to be a representative for Rhode Island.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson interviews Tim Mckenna, director of the only oil spill school in the nation, about the program and the ways it will help train people to better respond to oil spills. 2.) Joy Newell, reporting from California, interviews Michael Bell, of the National Coalition Against Pesticides. They discuss NCAP's protests over California's decision to use the pesticide melathion. 3.) Robertson interviews Dr. Karen Kwitter, chair of the astronomy department at Williams College, about the recent launch of the Hubble telescope.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Gary Langer of the Associated Press about the reasons for the population's increasing concern for the environment. 2.) Joy Newell, from California, reports on a decision by Santa Monica to require citizens to install water reducing toilets. 3.) Robertson talks with author Andrew Revkin about his book "The Burning Season: The Murder of Chico Mendes and the Fight for the Amazon Rainforest".
1.) Joy Newell talks with David Brower of the Earth Island Institute, about his plans to create a new earth restoration project called Green Cross. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson interviews various people involved with the new environmentalism movement. This movement advances the idea of a sustainable economy, the idea of replacing what you've taken. Robertson talks with Dan Katz of the Rainforest Alliance, about how beneficial this idea can be for Brazilian rainforests in particular. 3.) Robertson talks with Martha Broad of Community Projects Inc., about her production of a Brazilian nut candy that is being used in a new Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent addition of the Northern spotted owl to the threatened species list and the decision to preserve its habitat. Robertson interviews proponents on both sides of the issue. 2.) Next, Sheldon Rothberg reads a poem by Richard Wilbur. 3.) Robertson shares an interview with Dr. Edward Wilson, a biologist, about his belief that the mass extinction of species is the greatest environmental threat. 4.) Joy Newell talks with David Kramer from the Environmental Literacy Group, about his recent project that will help schoolchildren become more aware of environmental issues.
1.) Dan Brody reports on the recent reclamation project proposed in the Adirondacks to restock the trout population. Brody talks to proponents on both sides of the issue including Michael Dinunzio, director of the Adirondack Park Protection Organization. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recent decision by G.E. to convert 35 acres of their R&D campus into a wildlife preserve. 3.) Correspondent Joy Newell reports from California on the opening of one of the first environmental stores in the area. Newell interviews owner J.C. Cooper about her store. 4.) Finally, the show ends with Dr. Edward O. Wilson, a biologist from Harvard, discussing the increasing destruction of bio-diversity that is taking place in the world.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Dr. Judith Johnsrud, a geologist, about her recent trip to Chernobyl and her belief that safer and cleaner power technologies are needed. Robertson also talks with Chris Bagnel, from Combustion Engineering, who believes nuclear power plants are still viable. 2.) Dan Brody reports on a recent decision to allow the dumping of mildly active radioactive waste. Richard Guyman of the Environmental Protection Agency shares his concerns about this new ruling and the effect it may have on groundwater near landfills. 3.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles about a recent law requiring a 50% recycling rate by the end of the 90's. Newell talks with Mary Nichols of the Urban Development Plan about how communities around the area are trying to help achieve that rate. 4.) Finally, Robertson airs more of Edward Wilson's comments on the increasing disappearance of species.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Chris Ballantyne of the Sierra Club, about the difficulties the joint committee is having in reconciling the differences between the House of Representative's and Senate's versions of the Clean Air Bill. 2.) Dave Foach reports from Milwaukee about the state of Wisconsin's recent decision to require students in grades K-12 receive some environmental education. 3.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles at the ARAS School, a school for developmentally disabled children. Newell reports on the environmental activism of the students at the school. 4.) Dan Brody reports on the recent decision of New York State to poison fish in the Adirondacks in order to repopulate the ponds with brook trout. 5.) Robertson talks with Howard Reese of the Union of Concerned Scientists about the country's need for new energy policies.
1.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles about artist Tom Van Zandt's geosphere project. 2.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Madeline Kunin, governor from Vermont, about a recent environmental action plan that was signed by governors from all states. 3.) Robertson talks with Randall Swisher, director of the American Wind Energy Association, about the benefits of wind power. 4.) Robertson ends the show by playing a song from John Denver's album Earth Songs.
1.) Dan Brody, in for Bruce Robertson, talks with Colorado Senator Tim Wirth about his recent National Energy Policy Act, to help with the development of new energy sources. 2.) Brody then talks with Joanne Heidelberg about her organization the International Association of Environmental Education and their work incorporation environmental education into the curriculum. 3.) Brody talks with John Katzenberger about his group, the Aspen Global Change Institute. 4.) Brody interviews William Ruckelhaus, former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and now head of Browning Ferris, an organization that deals with waste disposal. 5.) Brody plays another song off John Denver's album Earth Songs.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with author Jon Naar about his book "Design for a Livable Planet" as well as Naar's ideas for renewable energy. 2.) Dave Foach reports from the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in Milwaukee and talks with various attendees about their ideas on generating home power. 3.) Joy Newell reports from L.A. and talks with pro forest advocates who would like to bring an end to clear cut logging.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich about the effects of population growth. 2.) Robertson talks with Brenda Killian of the Earth Island Institute about the their lawsuit against the U.S. regarding their failure to enforce the Marine Mammal Protection Act. 3.) Robertson talks with Sam Lebuddy about his recent undercover job on a tuna boat, videotaping the slaughter of dolphins.
1.) Joy Newell reports from Los Angeles on the recent efforts of citizens to stop aerial spraying of the pesticide Melathion, and interviews Joel Wax, a councilman, about the issue. 2.) Dan Brody interviews Professor Bernard Neville about his textbook on environmental science. 3.) A poem "The Pasture" by Robert Frost is read. 4.) Host Bruce Robertson interviews Bill Rodgers, head of solar power company Power Kinetics, about his company's role in the future of solar power.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Judith Rolls, publisher of the Delaware State News and Ron Baker, president of U.S. Printing Ink Inc., about recent experiments with using soybean ink in newspapers. 2.) Bruce Robertson talks with Professor Gregory Noll about the California Air Resources Board's recent South Coast plan that proposes using alternative fuels for automobiles. 3.) Bruce Robertson plays clips from a recent symposium at Middlebury College that discussed examining the environment and environmental problems from both a theological and ethical perspective. 4.) Bruce Robertson ends by mentioning a recent bill that pushes for a study to be done looking into how an Arizona observatory is impacting local wildlife.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.