Earthbeat Radio http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:43:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©EarthbeatRadio.org Earthbeat@earthbeatradio.org (EarthbeatRadio.org) Earthbeat@earthbeatradio.org(EarthbeatRadio.org) 1440 Earthbeat Radio is the only hour-long broadcast of any kind in America dedicated entirely to the global warming crisis. Syndicated to over 40 stations nationwide from our Washington, D.C., studios, Earthbeat takes on every aspect of the climate / clean energy issue with interviews, features, humor, and commentary. Launched in 2003, we are an independent radio show produced out of Pacifica Radio's flagship station WPFW 89.3 FM in Washington. EarthbeatRadio.org EarthbeatRadio.org Earthbeat@earthbeatradio.org No no http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Earthbeat Radio http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home 144 144 Methane Release, Jailed Activists and ‘Avatar’ Here on Earth http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/methane-release-jailed-activists-and-avatar-here-on-earth/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/methane-release-jailed-activists-and-avatar-here-on-earth/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:57:26 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1886

ClimateGroundZero

Environmental activist Mike Roselle faces charges of trespassing, obstruction, contempt of court, and the defiance of a temporary restraining order – so all is going to plan for this Kentucky native. Mike is the author of the book Tree Spiker and the co-founder of several groups including Earth First!, the Ruckus Society and the Rainforest Action Network. He’s just been released from jail in West Virginia for his nonviolent work against mountaintop removal mining with Climate Ground Zero.

James Cameron’s 3-D blockbuster movie Avatar is on track to become one of the most watched movies around the world – and that’s allowed many to look at the movie as a way of illustrating the current struggles of indigenous peoples around the world. Sanho Tree of the Institute of Policy Studies and Clayton Thomas Muller, a member of the Cree Nation and the Indigenous Environmental Network, join the conversation. Muller joins us from Canada – where the battle over oil-rich tar sands on native lands mirrors the movie’s plot.

The discovery of methane being released in Siberia leaves many scientists concerned that we’ve entered a positive feedback loop of global warming. The National Science Foundation says the methane release is a result of climate change. Host Daphne Wysham gets to the core of the issue with University of Chicago climate scientist Dave Archer.

Image: Mike Roselle, Joe Hamsher, and Tom Smyth walk with purpose towards the Marfork Coal Company office. The three activists peacefully entered the office to deliver a citizen’s arrest warrant for Christopher Blanchard and Don Blankenship, the CEOs of Marfork and Massey, who are responsible for the destruction of Coal River Mountain and for numerous violations on their sites. Photo by Cheshire/Climate Ground Zero

Music from Tangled up in Bluegrass. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/methane-release-jailed-activists-and-avatar-here-on-earth/feed/ 0 57:00 Environmental activist Mike Roselle faces charges of trespassing, obstruction, contempt of court, and the defiance of a temporary restraining order - so all is going ... Environmental activist Mike Roselle faces charges of trespassing, obstruction, contempt of court, and the defiance of a temporary restraining order - so all is going to plan for this Kentucky native. Mike is the author of the book Tree Spiker and the co-founder of several groups including Earth First!, the Ruckus Society and the Rainforest Action Network. He's just been released from jail in West Virginia for his nonviolent work against mountaintop removal mining with Climate Ground Zero. James Cameron's 3-D blockbuster movie Avatar is on track to become one of the most watched movies around the world - and that's allowed many to look at the movie as a way of illustrating the current struggles of indigenous peoples around the world. Sanho Tree of the Institute of Policy Studies and Clayton Thomas Muller, a member of the Cree Nation and the Indigenous Environmental Network, join the conversation. Muller joins us from Canada - where the battle over oil-rich tar sands on native lands mirrors the movie's plot. The discovery of methane being released in Siberia leaves many scientists concerned that we've entered a positive feedback loop of global warming. The National Science Foundation says the methane release is a result of climate change. Host Daphne Wysham gets to the core of the issue with University of Chicago climate scientist Dave Archer. Image: Mike Roselle, Joe Hamsher, and Tom Smyth walk with purpose towards the Marfork Coal Company office. The three activists peacefully entered the office to deliver a citizen's arrest warrant for Christopher Blanchard and Don Blankenship, the CEOs of Marfork and Massey, who are responsible for the destruction of Coal River Mountain and for numerous violations on their sites. Photo by Cheshire/Climate Ground Zero Music from Tangled up in Bluegrass. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Effects,of,Climate,Change,,Environmental,journalism,,Global,Warming,,Organizations EarthbeatRadio.org no No The Death of Cap and Trade http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/the-death-of-cap-and-trade/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/the-death-of-cap-and-trade/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:48:55 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1871

wstera2

Key U.S. Senators say cap and trade is dead. So what’s on deck now for climate bills in the Congress? Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Ben Schreiber, the climate and energy tax analyst for the Friends of the Earth.

Climate deniers’ campaigns against action and their harassment of climate scientists is now taking a dangerous turn. Susan Joy Hassol, the director of the company Climate Communication and Melanie Fitzpatrick, a climate scientist with the Union of Concerned Scientists discuss the intimidation.

Then, we hear about a worker-owned clean energy revolution that’s taking place in all places – Cleveland. Ted Howard discusses ‘The Cleveland Model.’ Ted is the executive director of The Democracy Collaborative at the University of Maryland.

Image from wstera2 via Flickr – creative commons license – all rights reserved.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/the-death-of-cap-and-trade/feed/ 1 57:00 Key U.S. Senators say cap and trade is dead. So what's on deck now for climate bills in the Congress? Host Daphne Wysham speaks to ... Key U.S. Senators say cap and trade is dead. So what's on deck now for climate bills in the Congress? Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Ben Schreiber, the climate and energy tax analyst for the Friends of the Earth. Climate deniers' campaigns against action and their harassment of climate scientists is now taking a dangerous turn. Susan Joy Hassol, the director of the company Climate Communication and Melanie Fitzpatrick, a climate scientist with the Union of Concerned Scientists discuss the intimidation. Then, we hear about a worker-owned clean energy revolution that's taking place in all places - Cleveland. Ted Howard discusses 'The Cleveland Model.' Ted is the executive director of The Democracy Collaborative at the University of Maryland. Image from wstera2 via Flickr - creative commons license - all rights reserved. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Economics,,Effects,of,Climate,Change EarthbeatRadio.org no No EPA Scientists Speak Out & The Story of Cap and Trade – Redux http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/epa-scientists-speak-out-the-story-of-cap-and-trade-redux/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/epa-scientists-speak-out-the-story-of-cap-and-trade-redux/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:34:02 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1856

The EPA tried to silence two of its own staffers when they criticizing the White House’s cap and trade program. Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Laurie Williams and Allan Zabel about their YouTube video that shows how cap and trade is fatally flawed.

Then, The Story of Cap and Trade. Host Daphne Wysham, who recently penned an op-ed for The Huffington Post on cap and trade, speaks to narrator Annie Leonard and and the founder of Free Range Studios, Jonah Sachs, the animator. The Story of Cap and Trade is featured in The New York Times and creating a stir in the blogosphere.

Rolling Stone reporter Matt Taibbi joins us to discuss how the investment bank Goldman Sachs stands to make a killing in the carbon market.

Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/epa-scientists-speak-out-the-story-of-cap-and-trade-redux/feed/ 0 57:00 The EPA tried to silence two of its own staffers when they criticizing the White House's cap and trade program. Host Daphne Wysham speaks to ... The EPA tried to silence two of its own staffers when they criticizing the White House's cap and trade program. Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Laurie Williams and Allan Zabel about their YouTube video that shows how cap and trade is fatally flawed. Then, The Story of Cap and Trade. Host Daphne Wysham, who recently penned an op-ed for The Huffington Post on cap and trade, speaks to narrator Annie Leonard and and the founder of Free Range Studios, Jonah Sachs, the animator. The Story of Cap and Trade is featured in The New York Times and creating a stir in the blogosphere. Rolling Stone reporter Matt Taibbi joins us to discuss how the investment bank Goldman Sachs stands to make a killing in the carbon market. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Climate,Change,Policy EarthbeatRadio.org no No Secretive Science Behind Blocking Out the Sun http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/secretive-science-behind-blocking-out-the-sun/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/secretive-science-behind-blocking-out-the-sun/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:14:17 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1773

Valkyrieh116Billionaires Bill Gates and Richard Branson are funneling millions of dollars into far-out solutions to climate change. It’s called geoengineering and these high-risk, planet-altering schemes are already underway. Joining host Daphne Wysham to discuss these plans is Diana Bronson of the ETC Group in Montreal, Canada.

The massive snowstorms that blanketed the nation’s capitol are just one instance of odd-ball weather this winter. Joining us to discuss the connections between the weather and climate change is Dr. Amanda Staudt, a climate scientist for the National Wildlife Federation.

The sweet smell of success on coal-fired power. Bruce Nilles, the director of the Sierra Club’s national coal campaign, joins us to discuss how nearly all of the 150 planned coal-fired power plants have been stopped nationwide.

Image from Valkyrieh116 via Flickr – all rights reserved.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/secretive-science-behind-blocking-out-the-sun/feed/ 2 57:00 Billionaires Bill Gates and Richard Branson are funneling millions of dollars into far-out solutions to climate change. It's called geoengineering and these high-risk, planet-altering schemes ... Billionaires Bill Gates and Richard Branson are funneling millions of dollars into far-out solutions to climate change. It's called geoengineering and these high-risk, planet-altering schemes are already underway. Joining host Daphne Wysham to discuss these plans is Diana Bronson of the ETC Group in Montreal, Canada. The massive snowstorms that blanketed the nation's capitol are just one instance of odd-ball weather this winter. Joining us to discuss the connections between the weather and climate change is Dr. Amanda Staudt, a climate scientist for the National Wildlife Federation. The sweet smell of success on coal-fired power. Bruce Nilles, the director of the Sierra Club's national coal campaign, joins us to discuss how nearly all of the 150 planned coal-fired power plants have been stopped nationwide. Image from Valkyrieh116 via Flickr - all rights reserved. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Economics,,Effects,of,Climate,Change,,Energy,Conservation,,Geoengineering,,Global,Warming,,Greenhouse,Gases,,International,Climate,Policy,,Solar,,Wind EarthbeatRadio.org no No The Worst Greenhouse Gas You’ve Never Heard Of – Redux http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/the-worst-greenhouse-gas-youve-never-heard-of-redux/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/the-worst-greenhouse-gas-youve-never-heard-of-redux/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:50:33 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1766

edcrowleyw

It’s ten thousand times worse that carbon dioxide, and it’s sitting in your refrigerator. HFCs were designed to be an ‘environmentally friendly’ alternative to the ozone-hole creating CFCs in our air conditioners and fridges.

For this rebroadcast of Earthbeat, host Mike Tidwell discusses how the White House held closed-door meetings that may result in HFCs becoming a bargaining chip on the worldwide carbon market with David Sassoon, the editor of the website Solve Climate; and Kert Davies of Greenpeace joins the conversation to discuss a safe alternative to HFCs — that are banned by the EPA.

A DC lobbying group forged anti-climate letters – pretending to be grassroots African-American and Hispanic non-profits groups in Virginia. Tim Freilich is a board member of Creciendo Junto, one of the groups whose identity was stolen. Joining the conversation to speak about and other coal company subterfuge is Jeff Biggers, the author of the book The United States of Appalachia.

TV weathermen could be a force for educating the public about the connections between our weather and climate change, but instead they’re often high-profile climate deniers. Joe Romm, editor of the website Climate Progress, discusses the lack of progress on the nightly news.

Image used with permission from listener Eric Crowley via Flickr. Thank you Eric!

Music for this edition of Earthbeat is the song ‘Sweeping’ from The Devil Makes Three.

Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/the-worst-greenhouse-gas-youve-never-heard-of-redux/feed/ 0 57:00 It's ten thousand times worse that carbon dioxide, and it's sitting in your refrigerator. HFCs were designed to be an 'environmentally friendly' alternative to ... It's ten thousand times worse that carbon dioxide, and it's sitting in your refrigerator. HFCs were designed to be an 'environmentally friendly' alternative to the ozone-hole creating CFCs in our air conditioners and fridges. For this rebroadcast of Earthbeat, host Mike Tidwell discusses how the White House held closed-door meetings that may result in HFCs becoming a bargaining chip on the worldwide carbon market with David Sassoon, the editor of the website Solve Climate; and Kert Davies of Greenpeace joins the conversation to discuss a safe alternative to HFCs -- that are banned by the EPA. A DC lobbying group forged anti-climate letters - pretending to be grassroots African-American and Hispanic non-profits groups in Virginia. Tim Freilich is a board member of Creciendo Junto, one of the groups whose identity was stolen. Joining the conversation to speak about and other coal company subterfuge is Jeff Biggers, the author of the book The United States of Appalachia. TV weathermen could be a force for educating the public about the connections between our weather and climate change, but instead they're often high-profile climate deniers. Joe Romm, editor of the website Climate Progress, discusses the lack of progress on the nightly news. Image used with permission from listener Eric Crowley via Flickr. Thank you Eric! Music for this edition of Earthbeat is the song 'Sweeping' from The Devil Makes Three. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Economics,,Education,,Effects,of,Climate,Change,,Environmental,journalism,,Geoengineering EarthbeatRadio.org no No Welcome to the Saudi Arabia of Coal http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/saudi-arabia-of-coal/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/saudi-arabia-of-coal/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:21:48 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1731

‘Clean Coal’ has been the rallying call of the coal industry in America, but as author and activist Jeff Biggers explains to Earthbeat host Daphne Wysham, it’s actually a strategy that the dirty industry has used throughout history to push back on any types of restrictions on coal mining.

Jeff is the author of the book – Reckoning at Eagle Creek. He’s also the author and one of the three main characters in the new play Welcome to the Saudi Arabia of Coal. Joining him in the play is Stephanie Pistello and Ben Evans.

The play The Saudi Arabia of Coal will be at Busboys and Poets on 14th St., NW in Washington, DC on February 9th at 7 pm and February 10th at 9 pm on its tour across the United States.

Then we hear about the Appalachian elementary school that is just downhill of a massive pond of ’slurry’ left behind from Mountain Top Removal mining. Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Coal River Mountain Watch’s Judy Bonds, Bobby Mitchell, Lorelei Scarboo as well as Alan Johnson for Christians for the Mountains.

Mary Anne Hitt is the director of Appalachian Voices and a native to the area. She spoke passionately at the IFG/IPS Teach-In about the effects of coal mining on both the land, and the culture, of Appalachia.

Music for this edition of Earthbeat comes from Moving Mountains – an album that benefits the fight against Mountain Top Removal Mining. The song is “The Fiddler’s Ballad” by Jen Osha with Wolf Creek Session.

Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/saudi-arabia-of-coal/feed/ 1 57:00 'Clean Coal' has been the rallying call of the coal industry in America, but as author and activist Jeff Biggers explains to Earthbeat host Daphne ... 'Clean Coal' has been the rallying call of the coal industry in America, but as author and activist Jeff Biggers explains to Earthbeat host Daphne Wysham, it's actually a strategy that the dirty industry has used throughout history to push back on any types of restrictions on coal mining. Jeff is the author of the book - Reckoning at Eagle Creek. He's also the author and one of the three main characters in the new play Welcome to the Saudi Arabia of Coal. Joining him in the play is Stephanie Pistello and Ben Evans. The play The Saudi Arabia of Coal will be at Busboys and Poets on 14th St., NW in Washington, DC on February 9th at 7 pm and February 10th at 9 pm on its tour across the United States. Then we hear about the Appalachian elementary school that is just downhill of a massive pond of 'slurry' left behind from Mountain Top Removal mining. Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Coal River Mountain Watch's Judy Bonds, Bobby Mitchell, Lorelei Scarboo as well as Alan Johnson for Christians for the Mountains. Mary Anne Hitt is the director of Appalachian Voices and a native to the area. She spoke passionately at the IFG/IPS Teach-In about the effects of coal mining on both the land, and the culture, of Appalachia. Music for this edition of Earthbeat comes from Moving Mountains - an album that benefits the fight against Mountain Top Removal Mining. The song is "The Fiddler's Ballad" by Jen Osha with Wolf Creek Session. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Bioengineering,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Economics,,Environmental,journalism,,Global,Warming,,Organizations EarthbeatRadio.org no No Supreme Courting of Corporations & What Can Brown Do For You? http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/supreme-courting-of-corporations-what-can-brown-do-for-you/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/supreme-courting-of-corporations-what-can-brown-do-for-you/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:58:19 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1701

BengalTiger1W

The Supreme Court opens the floodgates for corporate money to flow directly into elections. We’ll discuss how this stampede of special interests will affect climate change laws.

Joining host Mike Tidwell to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court vote is Rich Thomas, the general counsel and senior vice president of the League of Conservation Voters.

Then, what can Brown do for you? We speak about the surprise election to the US Senate of a Republican from Massachusetts – Scott Brown. Joining the conversation are two environmentalists who know Brown more than most. Jack Clarke is the director of public policy for Mass Audubon, the oldest and largest environmental group in the Northeast USA, and Lora Wondolowski, the executive director for the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters.

There are less than 4 thousand wild tigers in the entire world. Now a new study shows how one out of every 10 of these tigers may be underwater within the next 100 years due to climate change. Joining us in our Washington, DC studios is Colby Loucks, the deputy director of the conservation science department at the World Wildlife Fund and the author of the new study in the scientific journal Climatic Change.

Image copyright World Wildlife Fund

Music for this edition of Earthbeat includes instrumental versions of Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” and Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger.”Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/supreme-courting-of-corporations-what-can-brown-do-for-you/feed/ 0 57:00 The Supreme Court opens the floodgates for corporate money to flow directly into elections. We'll discuss how this stampede of special interests will affect climate ... The Supreme Court opens the floodgates for corporate money to flow directly into elections. We'll discuss how this stampede of special interests will affect climate change laws. Joining host Mike Tidwell to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court vote is Rich Thomas, the general counsel and senior vice president of the League of Conservation Voters. Then, what can Brown do for you? We speak about the surprise election to the US Senate of a Republican from Massachusetts - Scott Brown. Joining the conversation are two environmentalists who know Brown more than most. Jack Clarke is the director of public policy for Mass Audubon, the oldest and largest environmental group in the Northeast USA, and Lora Wondolowski, the executive director for the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters. There are less than 4 thousand wild tigers in the entire world. Now a new study shows how one out of every 10 of these tigers may be underwater within the next 100 years due to climate change. Joining us in our Washington, DC studios is Colby Loucks, the deputy director of the conservation science department at the World Wildlife Fund and the author of the new study in the scientific journal Climatic Change. Image copyright World Wildlife Fund Music for this edition of Earthbeat includes instrumental versions of Crystal Gayle's "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," and Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger."Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Actions,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Copenhagen,,Economics,,Effects,of,Climate,Change EarthbeatRadio.org no No Senate Shenanigans and Presidential Power http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/1685/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/1685/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:05:12 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1685

Laura-PadgettW

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To give to the people of Haiti affected from a massive earthbeatquake – we suggest Doctors without Borders, Partners in Health or Mercy Corps. Also, our friends at Other Worlds, with three decades of experience working with social movements in Haiti, have this message to share
with you: Other Worlds.
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While the US Senate continues to stall on climate change – allegations continue into oil company lobbyists writing legislation suggested by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. Joining host Daphne Wysham to discuss these Senate shenanigans is Steven Biel of MoveOn.org and Courtney Abrams of Environment America.

Then we discuss presidential power and climate change with Kevin Bundy of the Center for Biological Diversity. He’s one of the authors of the new report “Yes, He Can.”

Then a critical discussion on agriculture and climate change. Rachel Smolker of BioFuel Watch joins us to discuss agribusiness, biochar and agricultural offsets.

Music from this edition of Earthbeat is by the Haitian band Tabou Combo from their album Taboulogy. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

Image used courtesy of Laura Padgett via Flickr.

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Keep Winter Cold is a yearly polar bear plunge by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network to highlight climate change.
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]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/1685/feed/ 0 57:00 **** To give to the people of Haiti affected from a massive earthbeatquake - we suggest Doctors without Borders, Partners in Health or Mercy Corps. Also, ... **** To give to the people of Haiti affected from a massive earthbeatquake - we suggest Doctors without Borders, Partners in Health or Mercy Corps. Also, our friends at Other Worlds, with three decades of experience working with social movements in Haiti, have this message to share with you: Other Worlds. **** While the US Senate continues to stall on climate change - allegations continue into oil company lobbyists writing legislation suggested by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. Joining host Daphne Wysham to discuss these Senate shenanigans is Steven Biel of MoveOn.org and Courtney Abrams of Environment America. Then we discuss presidential power and climate change with Kevin Bundy of the Center for Biological Diversity. He's one of the authors of the new report "Yes, He Can." Then a critical discussion on agriculture and climate change. Rachel Smolker of BioFuel Watch joins us to discuss agribusiness, biochar and agricultural offsets. Music from this edition of Earthbeat is by the Haitian band Tabou Combo from their album Taboulogy. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Image used courtesy of Laura Padgett via Flickr. *** Keep Winter Cold is a yearly polar bear plunge by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network to highlight climate change. *** Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,CCAN,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Copenhagen,,Economics,,Effects,of,Climate,Change,,Geoengineering,,Global,Warming,,Greenhouse,Gases,,International,Climate,Policy,,Oil,,Organizations,,Wind EarthbeatRadio.org no No Obstructionist Senators & A ‘Power Trip’ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/obstructionist-senators-the-solar-explosion/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/obstructionist-senators-the-solar-explosion/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:02:04 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1672

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As climate legislation continues to crawl through Congress, standing in the way of any real action on climate change are Senators who seem more concerned about oil company profits than climate change effects. On this hour of Earthbeat, host Mike Tidwell reviews two Senators who are obstructing climate change legislation.

Both come from powerful political families, both are Democrats, and both represent states that are uniquely affected by climate change.

Louisiana is arguably the US state that is most affected by climate change, and yet Senator Mary Landrieu has proudly proclaimed herself “the most fervent pro-drilling Democrat in the Senate.” Montana is the home to Glacier National Park and its forests are being ravaged by a explosion of beetles that now live through warmer winters. However Senator Max Baucus is proud to be the only Democrat to vote against climate legislation, and he did so be says its carbon emission targets are too high.

Joining us from Louisiana is Aaron Viles,the Campaign Director for the Gulf Restoration Network; and from Montana is Jim Jensen, the head of the Montana Environmental Information Center.

Then, the recent explosion in solar energy across America. Solar power is stronger, faster and cheaper than ever before. Joining us to discuss solar is author Amanda Little. Her book ‘Power Trip‘ describers her first-person journey across American to catalog our energy landscape.

Finally, a commentary by host Mike Tidwell about how – against the odds – we’re winning more than we’re losing when it comes to fighting climate change – based on his recent editorial in the Baltimore Sun.

Music: Two renditions of the Pink Panther Theme, one by Bobby McFerrin and a second by Alfred Choral. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.

Photo by Hanneorla via Flickr.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/obstructionist-senators-the-solar-explosion/feed/ 1 57:00 As climate legislation continues to crawl through Congress, standing in the way of any real action on climate change are Senators who seem more concerned ... As climate legislation continues to crawl through Congress, standing in the way of any real action on climate change are Senators who seem more concerned about oil company profits than climate change effects. On this hour of Earthbeat, host Mike Tidwell reviews two Senators who are obstructing climate change legislation. Both come from powerful political families, both are Democrats, and both represent states that are uniquely affected by climate change. Louisiana is arguably the US state that is most affected by climate change, and yet Senator Mary Landrieu has proudly proclaimed herself "the most fervent pro-drilling Democrat in the Senate." Montana is the home to Glacier National Park and its forests are being ravaged by a explosion of beetles that now live through warmer winters. However Senator Max Baucus is proud to be the only Democrat to vote against climate legislation, and he did so be says its carbon emission targets are too high. Joining us from Louisiana is Aaron Viles,the Campaign Director for the Gulf Restoration Network; and from Montana is Jim Jensen, the head of the Montana Environmental Information Center. Then, the recent explosion in solar energy across America. Solar power is stronger, faster and cheaper than ever before. Joining us to discuss solar is author Amanda Little. Her book 'Power Trip' describers her first-person journey across American to catalog our energy landscape. Finally, a commentary by host Mike Tidwell about how - against the odds - we're winning more than we're losing when it comes to fighting climate change - based on his recent editorial in the Baltimore Sun. Music: Two renditions of the Pink Panther Theme, one by Bobby McFerrin and a second by Alfred Choral. Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2. Photo by Hanneorla via Flickr. Actions,,Alternative,Energy,,Books,,CCAN,,Climate,Change,Policy,,Coal,,Copenhagen,,Economics EarthbeatRadio.org no No Nuclear Options & Cashing out of the Chamber of Commerce http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/nuclear-options-cashing-out-of-the-chamber-of-commerce/ http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/nuclear-options-cashing-out-of-the-chamber-of-commerce/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:12:41 +0000 admin http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/?p=1658

ctyson2w

Nuclear power proponents say it’s ‘clean energy’ because, unlike coal-fired power plants, nuclear power doesn’t produce carbon dioxide. In this encore episode we hear from Dr. Helen Caldicott the author of Nuclear Power is Not the Answer on the dangers of nuclear power and how it DOES create massive amounts of greenhouses gases. Dr. Caldicott joins the discussion with host Daphne Wysham. More information about the rise of nuclear power in the US Senate can be found at Mother Jones magazine. The report Dr. Caldicott mentions is Carbon Free Nuclear Free.

Top American companies ditch their membership in the US Chamber of Commerce because of its climate change denial. We speak to Pete Altman, the climate campaign director for the Natural Resources Defense Council and Antonia Juhasz, the author of the book The Tyranny of Oil. To take action and support companies demanding the U.S. Chamber of Commerce change its stance on climate change, either call 1-877-5-REPOWER or visit WhoDoesTheChamberRepresent?

The federal government classifies incinerators as a source of renewable energy. Meg Sheehan of Ecolaw in Massachusetts discusses the irony of naming waste as renewable.

]]> http://www.earthbeatradio.org/home/nuclear-options-cashing-out-of-the-chamber-of-commerce/feed/ 2 57:00 Nuclear power proponents say it's 'clean energy' because, unlike coal-fired power plants, nuclear power doesn't produce carbon dioxide. In this encore episode we hear from ... Nuclear power proponents say it's 'clean energy' because, unlike coal-fired power plants, nuclear power doesn't produce carbon dioxide. In this encore episode we hear from Dr. Helen Caldicott the author of Nuclear Power is Not the Answer on the dangers of nuclear power and how it DOES create massive amounts of greenhouses gases. Dr. Caldicott joins the discussion with host Daphne Wysham. More information about the rise of nuclear power in the US Senate can be found at Mother Jones magazine. The report Dr. Caldicott mentions is Carbon Free Nuclear Free. Top American companies ditch their membership in the US Chamber of Commerce because of its climate change denial. We speak to Pete Altman, the climate campaign director for the Natural Resources Defense Council and Antonia Juhasz, the author of the book The Tyranny of Oil. To take action and support companies demanding the U.S. Chamber of Commerce change its stance on climate change, either call 1-877-5-REPOWER or visit WhoDoesTheChamberRepresent? The federal government classifies incinerators as a source of renewable energy. Meg Sheehan of Ecolaw in Massachusetts discusses the irony of naming waste as renewable. Bioengineering,,Campus,Climate,Challenge,,Economics EarthbeatRadio.org no No