January 11th, 2007

ATG 12 Green Teens - Our hope for the future?

 
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TODAY’S ECO WAKE-UP CALL: A giant ice shelf the size of 11,000 football fields has snapped free from Canada’s Arctic. According to Vincent, a scientist who studies Arctic conditions, “This is a dramatic and disturbing event. We are crossing climate thresholds, and these may signal the onset of accelerated change ahead.” (Source: CNN.com)

Earth CareIn this show, America the Green talks with teens dedicated to creating an ecologically-sound world. Our guests, Jessie Parker and Will Risborg, volunteers at Earth Care International, an organization that educates and empowers young people to create a thriving, just and sustainable world.

Links:

Earth Care International

One World Coffee and Trade: A youth run café in Santa Fe, NM.

Bioneers

The Money Shot: Film documentary

Join Gather

Links from Comments:

William McDonough - progressive environmental architect
Green Schools (soon)
Veronique Raskin, founder of The Organic Wine Company.
Rachel form the More Hip Than Hippie Podcast - hip, eco-friendly lifestyle.
Show #80 America the Green was mentioned titled A Teenie Weenie Greenie New Year.

November 15th, 2006

ATG #5 A Call to Action - Cell phone Hazards to your Health

 
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TODAY’S ECO WAKE-UP CALL: Recent scientific studies show that using a cell phone between 500-1,000 minutes a month can lead to a doubling or tripling of brain cancer and eye cancer. The average cell phone use of children and teenagers today is 2,600 minutes a month. (Source: Safe Wireless Initiative).

In this show, America the Green uncovers the potential health risks of using a cell phone and how to protect yourself and children. Their guest: Harmony West, an early childhood educator with over 25 years of experience and concerned mother who is an advocate for safe wireless.

Show Links and Mentions:
CLICK HERE to email our guest and to find out more.

Safe Wireless Initiative / Ecotalk on Air America Radio / YouTube Cell phone War

CLICK HERE to get the book: Cell Phones. Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age by Dr. George Carlo

Comment Line: 206-202-0284
PLEASE leave us a comment or an idea about how and what others can do to be “green” or sustainable. You can email us at AmericaTheGreen@gmail.com

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

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