http://newlygreens.com Walking Green for a Sustainable Garden State Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:30:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://newlygreens.com/feed/ Stories of green living from the early adopters walking the walk. Produced in NJ just outside New York City the show gives an East Coast flavor to implementing more balanced choices. Hosts Greg and Connie, "newlygreens" and not so newlywed, try take the stories to heart and and bring practical change into their own lives. It may not be about being the ideal, but it is definitely about finding inspiration and working toward something better. Kaizen Productions LLC clean Kaizen Productions LLC info@newlygreens.com info@newlygreens.com (Kaizen Productions LLC) 2010 Kaizen Productions LLC Eco Friendly Tales of Going Green from the Northeast sustainable, environmental, earth, nature, solar, wind, recycle, organic, green, eco, eco-friendly http://newlygreens.com/_content/_images/powered_by_podpress_small.jpg http://newlygreens.com http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-schools-out-now-what/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-schools-out-now-what/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:30:53 +0000 RisaP http://newlygreens.com/?p=2877 School is finishing up in the coming weeks for many students across the U.S. So what are you going to do with these kids over the summer? And how can you keep green about it? Here are some summer fun tips: 1. Treat your kids to water-based [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-schools-out-now-what/feed/ 0 http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/larry-schweiger-ceo-of-national-wildlife-federation-on-bp-oil-spill/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/larry-schweiger-ceo-of-national-wildlife-federation-on-bp-oil-spill/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 13:42:59 +0000 mattisong http://newlygreens.com/?p=2772 We are extremely honored to have with us today, Larry Schweiger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Wildlife Federation.  To highlight just a few of his many past accomplishments, he served for eight years as President and CEO of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, where he [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/larry-schweiger-ceo-of-national-wildlife-federation-on-bp-oil-spill/feed/ 0 BP,Deepwater Horizon,Environmental Disaster,FLA,Gulf,Gulf of Mexico,Haliburton,LA,Larry Schweiger,MS,National Wildlife Federation,oil spill We are extremely honored to have with us today, Larry Schweiger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Wildlife Federation.  To highlight just a few of his many past accomplishments, he served for eight years as President and CEO of t... We are extremely honored to have with us today, Larry Schweiger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Wildlife Federation.  To highlight just a few of his many past accomplishments, he served for eight years as President and CEO of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, where he pioneered watershed restoration and promoted ecological research, land conservation and community outreach.  Prior to that, Larry was the Executive Secretary of the Joint House/Senate Conservation Committee for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.  In his book Last Chance, he breaks down the science behind global climate change and shares how the clean energy economy can provide the solutions we need to avert the worst consequences of global warming. Jan 19, 1991 the largest oil spill of all time (380-520 million gallons) was created intentionally by Iraqi forces trying to prevent the landing of US forces in Kuwait during the Gulf War.  They intentionally opened valves at the port releasing a 4 inch slick over 4000 square miles. The largest accidental spill of all time (140 million gallons) was also in the Gulf of Mexico June 3, 1979 - March 23, 1980. Ixtoc I, a two-mile deep exploratory well, leaked at an estimated rate of 10,000 to 30,000 barrels per day for almost ten months until it was capped in March 1980. Approximately 5.65 million tonnes (that's over 1.5 billion gallons) of oil were lost as a result of tanker incidents alone from 1970 to 2009 Worst Spills of all Time Other Famous Spills Learn More About The Science of Spills New York Times Interactive map of the BP spill What about the Natural Gas that's mixed in with the oil Welcome to Newlygreens on the Radio, Mr. Larry Schweiger. Some points of interest from today's interview: Tony Hayward CEO of BP has claimed the environmental impact of this spill would be small relative to a really big ocean. The Exxon Valdez spill was just over 21 years ago and it was considerably smaller than this spill. On May 20th the EPA ordered BP to find a less toxic alternative to the dispersant called Corexit they have been using to break up the oil coming from the well.  100's of thousands of gallons of to be more specific... (related story) We see over 70 miles of oil floating on the surface. The BP estimate of the leak has grown from 1,000 barrels a day up to 5,000 barrels/day at the prompting of the Coast Guard, that's 210,000 gallons.  A recent NPR scientist put the estimate at more like 84,000 barrels or 3.5 million gallons/day .   BP currently claims to be siphoning 3000 barrels/day but admit there is still more leaking. A reminder to our listeners the National Wildlife Federation has a number of ways for you to get involved from Finding Solutions to the Climate Crisis, getting kids outside with the  BE OUT THERE™ campaign, or Safeguarding America's Wildlife and Wild Places , If you care to refer people to help with NWF oil spill activities please feel free to refer them to NWF's oil spill page. They may also have job openings so if their mission speaks to your heart there may be opportunities for our listeners to get involved professionally as well.   You can find more information at www.nwf.org. How will this effect wildlife in the area? Kaizen Productions LLC clean 24:10 http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-for-use-with-nwf-interview/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-for-use-with-nwf-interview/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 13:41:03 +0000 cmatti http://newlygreens.com/?p=2786 In keeping with today’s topic of the BP Oil Spill we’ve gathered some information on how you can help.  From the EPA to the NWF, there are many ways to find out more and get involved. Only one tip today: Stay informed.  Ask questions.  There are better [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-for-use-with-nwf-interview/feed/ 0 BP,Deepwater Horizon,EPA,Gulf oil spill,Lisa P. Jackson,National Wildlife Federation,NOAH,oil spill,Ranger-Rick,TransOcean In keeping with today's topic of the BP Oil Spill we've gathered some information on how you can help.  From the EPA to the NWF, there are many ways to find out more and get involved. - Only one tip today: Stay informed.  Ask questions. In keeping with today's topic of the BP Oil Spill we've gathered some information on how you can help.  From the EPA to the NWF, there are many ways to find out more and get involved. Only one tip today: Stay informed.  Ask questions.  There are better alternatives.   In the meantime, get information on the spill and how you can help below.. From the  EPA website: To volunteer, call the Deepwater Horizon Response Volunteer Request Line at 1-866-448-5816. More information and volunteer hotlines. Report an oil sighting: Report oiled shoreline: 1-866-448-5816 Report oiled wildlife: 1-866-557-1401 Discuss spill related damage: 1-800-440-0858 Submit a question or a comment about the spill. Follow EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson on Facebook or Twitter Follow EPA on Facebook or Twitter Submit a technology solution. Vendors - submit information to EPA's list of contract services your company can offer. Add EPA's BP Spill response widget to your Web site, Facebook page, or other location. From the National Wildlife Federation website: Volunteer for the Cleanup Efforts - The National Wildlife Federation is helping coordinate the on-the-ground volunteer effort, including NWF's Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams, which are being set up to monitor the coastline for wildlife in distress. Donate to the National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund - You can help wildlife threatened by the oil spill by donating online, making a leadership gift or donating via your mobile phone. Your support will help NWF's on-the-ground volunteer and restoration efforts. Speak Up for Cleaner Energy Choices - Tell your senators that now more than ever we need to pass comprehensive legislation that provides America with cleaner and safer energy choices. Help Spread Messages Online - Follow @NWF on Twitter or join us on Facebook to get all the latest updates about the BP Oil Spill. On the ground in the Gulf? Share your photos and videos on Flickr by tagging them SPILL_NW10. How to talk to your kids about the spill:  http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Parents-and-Educators/How-To-Talk-With-Kids-Gulf-Oil-Spill.aspx PLEASE, if you find wildlife along the Gulf Coast that you think may have been injured by the oil spill, do NOT attempt to rescue it. Call the Oiled Wildlife hotline at 866-557-1401. Kaizen Productions LLC clean 6:21 http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/the-climate-project-north-american-summit/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/the-climate-project-north-american-summit/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 02:18:16 +0000 Greg http://newlygreens.com/?p=1632 As you may, or may not know, Greg and Connie are both certified presenters for a group called The Climate Project. We just returned from The Climate Project’s North American Summit in Nashville, TN., where we spent 4 days with 500 fellow presenters listening to lectures from individuals [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/the-climate-project-north-american-summit/feed/ 0 ACF,Al Gore,Australian Conservation Foundation,CEO,Dr. David Suzuki,Executive Director,IPCC Chair; Don Henry,Larry Schweiger,Nashville,National Wildlife Federation,NWF,PBS As you may, or may not know, Greg and Connie are both certified presenters for a group called The Climate Project. We just returned from The Climate Project's North American Summit in Nashville, TN., where we spent 4 days with 500 fellow presenters lis... As you may, or may not know, Greg and Connie are both certified presenters for a group called The Climate Project. We just returned from The Climate Project's North American Summit in Nashville, TN., where we spent 4 days with 500 fellow presenters listening to lectures from individuals like Mr. Al Gore, R.K. Pachauri, IPCC Chair; Don Henry Executive Director, Australian Conservation Foundation (a former guest on this program); Larry Schweiger, CEO, National Wildlife Federation; and Dr. David Suzuki host of PBS's The Nature of Things. We also took part in several workshops and information sessions centered around Climate Change. Here is a summary of some of the take-aways from the conference: R.K. Pachauri Climate change will most adversely effect low-latitude, less developed nations. ie. the poor, marginalized people of the world. It will effect them largely because they lack the resources to adapt. In areas where it used to flood once every 15-20 years it will start to flood every 4-5. This does not give the people in these areas time to recover. Sea Level Rise has historically occurred at a rate of 1.8mm/yr, it is now rising at a rate of 3.1mm/yr The Arctic that has seen a 40% reduction in sea ice in the last 20 years is warming at a rate 2x as fast as the rest of the world. Food Yield in Africa is expected to fall 50%, Central and Southern America 30% Climate Change effects animal life as well. 1 million species will be lost if we don't act. We can address Climate Change by curtailing the use of fossil fuels and undertaking reforestation on a grand scale. This will cost 3% of global GDP over the next 20 years. This means the growth we would expect to see by 2030 we will not see until 2031. A one year delay. Mr. Gore In the last 4 years Climate Project Presenters have given the Inconvenient Truth Slide show 50,000 times to 50 million people. When we went to the moon in 1969 the average system engineer in the control room was 24. That means that in 1964 when President Kennedy issued the challenge to put a man on the moon the engineers were 18 at the time they heard that message. Based on history we confuse the improbable with the impossible The North Pole could be gone in the summer in a little as 5 years The sum total of all waste, industrial, household, manufacturing works out as 141 lbs/per person/per day The EPA was not able to provide a good reason for not regulating CO2 as a pollutant until now. China is changing. It's budget for renewable energy currently far exceeds our own. They are moving forward. Dr. David Suzuki Humans are now the most abundant mammal on the planet. More humans than rabbits or mice. Think about it: What is the collective impact of the billions of humans on earth? Because there are so many of us, just the act of living, supplying our survival needs, makes us a geological force. Foresight is what allowed Man to succeed. The ability to envision the future and make plans for it. It is what has the potential to save us now if we use credible information when making our plans. What caused man to lose some of his/her gift of foresight? Perhaps the speed in which we now live and the abundance of information. A loss of connectedness. Ecology - the study of home Economics - the management of home. Put the "eco" back in economics. Current economics is flawed for 2 reasons: The externalization of natural resources (they have no value on a balance sheet until they are used) and the myth of unlimited growth. Logging industry sees a forest as having no value until it is cut down and shipped. Science Panel with: Dr. George Woodwell, Howard Frumpkin, CDC, and a Scientist from Harvard Public Health who's name I missed. New York Times economist concludes, "It's time to save the planet". Climate models often under estimate the effects. In every case, actual data matches, or is higher than the predictions of the models. Those who say the problem is in the future are mad. 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