Hot Times in the Summertime
350 is the magic number for climate activitsts. That's the number of parts per million of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere that scientists say is a SAFE level. But scientist say the Earth is already above 350. Joining host Mike Tidwell in our Washington, DC studios is Phil Aroneau of 350, an organization that's working to make 350 the goal number for the United Nations, climate activists and the world.
Right in the shadow of the US Capitol are two windmills that are part of the US Botanic Garden's summer exhibition - One Planet-Ours. Executive Director Holly Shimizu discusses the message they're bringing to the three-quarters of a million visitors who will stroll through the exhibit this summer.
Part of the garden's exhibition is solar cooking and coming into the studios to discuss how solar cooking can revolutionize the world is Louise Meyer. She's the founder of Solar Household Energy.
Hot fun in the summertime -- that's in this edition of Earthbeat.
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