1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the recently published report by the Office of Technology Assessment on energy technology choices that contrasts 5 different energy scenarios with the one proposed by President Bush. 2.) Robertson talks with Professor Frank Wixx of Union College about his recent findings that proper tire pressure could lead to a savings of 2 million gallons of gas a year. 3.) Bob Rija reports from Montana about the controversy over the proposed reopening of an old gold mine in Cook City. 4.) Robertson talks with Joel McCower, writer of the "Green Consumer Letter", who gives some green consumer tips.
1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with David Phillips of the Earth Island Institute about the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) ruling that the United States' recent dolphin protection laws are not allowable under free trade agreements. 2.) Nick Eisenberg reports from Pitkin County, Colorado where they have a new type of landfill that promotes separating, composting, and mulching. 3.) Robertson has an interview with Alan Silverstein, Center for Ecological Technology, about the benefits of fluorescent lighting.
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.
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.) 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 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.) 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 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.) 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.) 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.