ECO WAKE-UP CALL: In July 2005, the Center for Disease Control released a study of the chemical load American’s carry in their bodies. They tested the blood and urine of 2,400 adults and children for the presence of 148 industrial compounds found in our air, water, soil and food and household products and found that many chemicals remain in the body for years after exposure. (Source: Center for Disease Control).

 

 Organic Gardening Magazine [37:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2924)

Today’s show we welcome the pioneering voices of the organic farming and gardening movement. Randy Frank Leeds, Publisher of Organic Gardening Magazine and Editor, Scott Meyer, carry the torch of J.I. Rodale, the father of organic gardening and the man who coined the term “organic”.

Resources:
Organic Gardening Magazine

Intro and Outtro Music:
A special thanks to Kevin Hays for his song “What Survives” off the Kevin Hays Trio CD. PLEASE, if like this music, check him out at KevinHays.com

 

 The Politics of Ecology with Thom Hartmann [34:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1656)

Thom Hartmann is one of the leading progressive talk show hosts and best-selling authors in America. This whole show is a wake-up call. But there’s hope. Thom offers three necessary solutions to create positive planetary change. You’ll want to know them.

TODAY’S ECO WAKE-UP CALL: Humans have extracted 742 billion barrels of oil from the Earth. Currently, world oil reserves are estimated at about 1,000 billion barrels, which would last (according to the most optimistic estimates of the oil industry) “for almost 45 more years at current rates of consumption.” (Source: “Last hours of Ancient Sunlight” by Thom Hartmann).

Show Links
www.ThomHartmann.com

Thom’s new book: Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class

America the Green host, Carolyn Parrs website www.WomenWithWingsCoaching.com

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Intro and Outtro Music:
A special thanks to Kevin Hays for his song “What Survives” off the Kevin Hays Trio CD. PLEASE, if like this music, check him out at www.KevinHays.com

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