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As the new administration seeks to cut all climate and clean energy, we thought it was a good time to re-air our interview with Rebecca R. Rubin, Founder/CEO of Marstel Day, the environmental consulting firm that's been helping the U.S. government clean up their act for over 15 years. The U.S. government agencies really are reducing their carbon footprint. Find out how. Learn more about your ad ch...

Threat to Renewable Energy Standards? N.C. votes on new legislation that could be a trend, so it's a good time to re-air our interview with Betsy McCorkle, head of governmental affairs at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA). The new legislation " aims to reshape the relationship between traditional utilities and renewable energy providers" (per The North Journal) Learn more a...

The Paris Accord to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions is ambitious and the U.S. has agreed to reduce it's emissions by 26 to 28 % below 2005 levels by 2025. How do we do it? With breakthrough energy innovations! Leading the charge in these breakthroughs is ARPA-E, the innovation arm of the U.S. Department of Energy and it's led by Dr. Ellen Williams, who was Chief Scientist at BP during the G...

Before you set off on your next summer vacation, you'll want to hear Geodd Bolan's tips for reducing the environmental impact of your journey. So, listen to this enlightening conversation between Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson and Geoff Bolan, CEO of Sustainable Travel International. This originally aired during a past Christmas week, so you might have missed it. You'll discover: Tips...

"Every time they put a woman on stage, they are encouraging a woman in the audience to think of them as a female-friendly company," Bobbie Carlton Does your company have an equal number of female and male speakers? When was the last time you spoke at an event, as either a panelist, host, moderator or keynote speaker? Gave a presentation? Public speaking is a very powerful tool to advance your care...

"Listen for the unexpected," . As the new administration seeks to cut climate change budgets nationwide, Mother Nature doesn't wait, so local communities are left having to take action regardless of what the federal government does. So, we're talking with folks on the front lines in our communities who are doing great work. This episode in the series is with Nicole Ferrini, the Chief Resilience Of...

With the recent acquisition of Whole Foods Market by Amazon, it's a good time to listen to Green Connections Radio host's fascinating conversation with Whole Foods Markets' Global Head of Sustainable Facilities, Kathy Loftus. Kathy initiated some innovative strategies to reduce the enormous energy consumption of the retailer's 420 stores and myriad other buildings. How will those change? Or, will...

With the Trump administration cutting energy innovation and climate change initiatives, and saying that the states can pick up the slack, it's a good time to re-air our enlightening episode with a woman on the front lines of a state leading the way: Catherine Williams of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MCEC). From solar energy development to the advancement of CleanTech, the Massachusetts C...

With Congress poised to review President Trump's proposal to cut the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 31%, it's important to look at what the  EPA does. One of the coolest EPA programs is the Small Business Innovation Grant (SBIR) program that provides much-needed seed funds to very early stage start-ups. Listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson's conversation wi...

This season, we all seek to venture out to nature….Imagine all you've know is streets. Imagine that as a result, you're afraid of nature….as an unknown. Imagine a mentor takes you to the river for the first time, and hikes along the river, and your eyes open…. That's what Alisha Camacho is doing with her students in Anacostia and she's producing a documentary about it, called "Anacostia Unplugged,...

With the Trump administration nearing a decision on whether to stay in the historic Paris Climate Accord, we thought it a good time to re-air our fascinating episode with the woman on the front lines of implementing that accord: Rachel Kyte, CEO of the United Nation's Sustainable Energy for All Programme. Kyte articulates the impetus for the Paris Climate Accord in the first place – and how it can...

With our communities on the front lines of climate change risk – homes, businesses, schools and local economies – we are relieved that there are courageous, innovative leaders who are taking action and creating added value (with low budgets). They are using natural solutions and conservation methods that we can all learn. Meet Katharine Burgess, Director of Urban Resilience at the Urban Land Insti...

With the president heading to the Middle East this week and spending time in oil-rich Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, we thought it a fitting time to introduce you to a remarkable woman playing a leading role in the clean energy revolution in the heart of oil country. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany is Director of Sustainability at Masdar, Abu Dhabi's  renewable energy company and Director of the prestigious Zaye...

If you think CEOs didn't have to endure the "bleeping" career obstacles you've had to face, the anecdotes from top women CEOs will surprise you, and maybe comfort you.  All of them illustrate how to navigate the daily workplace dynamics and hazards that are the stepping stones on a corporate career path, especially as a woman. Lucky for us, Wall Street Journal Management News Editor Joann Lublin p...

If you've ever been interested in growing food, or in advancing it on a campus or in your community, listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson's interview with a master: George Mason University Greenhouse Manager Donielle "Doni" Nolan. Take notes! Whether you want to build one, teach in one, or volunteer in one – decide if it's right for your campus (corporate or college/university) –...

"It's all about the potential." Anna Brady-Estevez, Ph. D., Maybe you have a great idea or new app you developed that you're itching to bring to life. Maybe you have a friend who does… Or, maybe you're an entrepreneur who is running out of funds and fears not being able to continue. If this rings a bell, listen up. This podcast provides vital information about a federal grant program you can apply...

Every business in every industry needs to find its niche to succeed and grow. Business strategy coach and Facebook marketing whiz Katie Krimitsos shares with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson her suggestions for doing so. Katie's a master "community builder" and host of her own podcast, Biz Women Rock, so she practices in your own business what she preaches to others. Listen to learn: Ho...

Why do we miss potentially dangerous trends, "a series of warnings and visible evidence"? It might be climate change, water scarcity, an infrastructure that is falling apart beneath our feet, terrorist threats, or an approaching business competitor or trend we had ignored, for example. How do we train ourselves to see potential dangers we're missing early enough to address them? Listen to author a...

"The (proposed Trump budget) cuts are a gut-punch to the community." Beth Gibbons Every community has to cope with climate change as a reality regardless of politicians' political ideologies. Federal funds support many of these efforts, directly or indirectly – such as through the data supplied by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for severe weather monitoring – yet the Tr...

With so much innovation in the energy sector, the rapid expansion of renewable energy, development of a "smart grid" and the Internet of Things technologies, the utilities have to evolve too. And, without dropping any service to anyone, ever. So, what's a utility to do to survive – and to thrive? Enter Mary Powell, CEO of Green Mountain Power in Vermont, who was chosen as one of Fast Company's mos...

The U.S. infrastructure is literally crumbling beneath our feet and wheels. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave it a D+ in 2017. Cars are falling into sink holes from roads that literally sink, or falling into the water when a bridge collapses. Water pipes are breaking and leaking toxins into our drinking water. Subways are coming to a halt for urgent, potentially life-threatening repairs...

Every new presidential administration brings a transition to new priorities - this time, it's a radical shift into uncertainty. Clean energy and climate-related spending is being cut across the board in the new president's budget. But Congress has yet to finalize it and advocates for clean energy and climate issues are flexing their muscles. What to do? Listen to master of government contracting,...

We hear about the ravages of climate change, but how exactly does the climate change and why? It's good to go back to the basics, especially for those of us who don't remember our first physics class…..so we went to a master of physics… Listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson's engaging discussion with renowned, award-winning physicist, best-selling author and speaker, Dr. Lawrence K...

When we see the menu in an oyster bar, we see a list of sources of oysters from across the globe. Usually we order a couple each from different sources. But Florida oyster farms are not likely on the menu – yet. Where restaurants and markets obtain their oysters from matters – in taste, price, access, and economic development. Listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson's fascinating dis...