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According to Laurie Mazur’s new book, “A Pivotal Moment”… “3 billion people -- nearly half the world’s population – are under the age of 25. The reproductive choices made by these 3 billion young women and men will effectively decide whether total world population is 8 billion or 10.5 billion in the year 2050. The difference of 2.5 billion people is profound for many reasons. Population growth rates remain high where poverty and gender inequality are most intractable. Where women are denied education, secure livelihoods, property ownership and the full legal and social rights of citizenship, they are forced to rely on childbearing for survival, status, and security. Our planet is already signaling human-induced ecological impoverishment and collapse, and while slowing population growth down sufficiently to achieve the lower number of people (8 billion) by 2050 is not a complete panacea for easing pressure on the environment, it will make the challenge easier.”

Confused about all the conflicting reports about whether or not to use hand sanitizer this flu season? Wondering how effective non-toxic, “green” cleaners are against the H1N1 virus? Worried about the kinds of cleansers your family and pets are exposed to? Me, too!!! As a mother of three kids in public schools, I am very concerned about making sure my children remain healthy, despite the fact that we haven’t had access to H1N1 vaccines yet. Fortunately, Mike Krall, CEO of PURE Bioscience, has the information we’re all looking for. Tune in to Go Green Radio this week, when I will ask Mike how his patented product, SDC, may very well be the most significant and environmentally safe answer to many of the public health threats of the 21st century…and most importantly…where we, the consumers, can get it! Helpful links: FDA information on fraudulent H1N1 Product Claims (includes a widget for your blog): http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm150305.htm#protection CDC information on Swine Flu: http://ww

Julie Nauman has the kind of initiative I would love to see in every government agency and business in America! She is the Executive Director of the California Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board, the California State agency that administers the missing child reward program, compensation to victims of violent crime, such as domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and much more. Ms. Nauman’s work is leading an effort to ensure that her agency and its 300 employees operate in a green and sustainable manner. She recognizes that regardless of the work product, every workplace can, and should, be environmentally responsible.

Leah Lamb is the online producer for the Green Channel for Current TV (www.current.com/green/). Founded by former Vice President Al Gore, Current is the only 24/7 cable and satellite television network and Internet site produced and programmed in collaboration with its audience. Current connects young adults with what is going on in their world, from their perspective, in their own voices. Current’s Green Channel features compelling, innovative, inspiring, and breaking news about the sustainability green scene. Leah’s latest features on the Copenhagen Climate talks are truly cutting edge, particularly among U.S. media outlets. Tune in as we talk with Leah about the future of the sustainability, and green media.

Leah Lamb is the online producer for the Green Channel for Current TV (www.current.com/green/). Founded by former Vice President Al Gore, Current is the only 24/7 cable and satellite television network and Internet site produced and programmed in collaboration with its audience. Current connects young adults with what is going on in their world, from their perspective, in their own voices. Current’s Green Channel features compelling, innovative, inspiring, and breaking news about the sustainability green scene. Leah’s latest features on the Copenhagen Climate talks are truly cutting edge, particularly among U.S. media outlets. Tune in as we talk with Leah about the future of the sustainability, and green media.

Even in this economy, there are perfectly legitimate reasons to buy a new cell phone (like awesome new apps!!!), and you don’t need to feel guilty about it if you “re-purpose” your old phone with Flipswap. This innovative company has all the right answers for an eco-friendly cell phone exchange. And the best part? You can make money while doing the right thing with your old phone! Tune into today’s episode of Go Green Radio, and find out how you can “Flipswap” your cell experience! www.flipswap.com

Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t have it all! If you want to be your own boss, work when you feel like it, and own a green business with health care benefits…you can! Thanks to Shop To Earth, anyone can have a green job! Today’s episode of Go Green Radio explores one of the most innovative private sector initiatives in the ‘greening’ of consumer goods. Shop To Earth lets consumers put their money where their mouth is, and buy green products at a discount. Their motto is, “Live Green. Earn Green. Save Green.” Join us on Go Green Radio as we talk with Hilary Martin, a true eco-enthusiast, as she walks us through the steps of becoming a successful green business owner!

Throughout the United States, a movement of educators, parents and students is remaking K-12 education to prepare students for the future environmental challenges. What would a green school or an eco-schooling curriculum look like? Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability offers firsthand accounts and strategies for greening campuses, rethinking school food, and transforming schools into model sustainable communities. On today’s episode of Go Green Radio, we are joined by Michael Stone, author of Smart by Nature, and we’ll explore this movement through inspiring success stories from public and independent schools across the country.

Americans spend nearly $50 billion (yes, Billion) per year on pet products, and not all of them are good for our pets…or the environment. Dominique De Vito, author of “Green Dog, Good Dog,” joins us to discuss everything from ‘greening’ your dog’s diet, to eco-friendly dog supplies, how to travel ‘green’ with your dog, and much more! This episode is not only for Sierra Club members with dogs…this show is for all dog lovers who want to create a healthy, safe, and clean lifestyle for their furry friends.

Small and medium sized businesses have borne the brunt of the economic downturn, and according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about 80% of American jobs come from small/medium companies. In order to lower the current unemployment rate, small businesses need to be able to put as much of their money into salaries as possible, and put Americans back to work. Today’s guest on Go Green Radio is Pratik Roychoudhury, and his company www.MyLatch.com has created an innovative hiring solution for small businesses that is both cost-effective AND “green!” Tune in to find out how MyLatch.com is the 21st century matchmaker for smart small businesses and eco-friendly job seekers!

Even in this economy, there are perfectly legitimate reasons to buy a new cell phone (like awesome new apps!!!), and you don’t need to feel guilty about it if you “re-purpose” your old phone with Flipswap. This innovative company has all the right answers for an eco-friendly cell phone exchange. And the best part? You can make money while doing the right thing with your old phone! Tune into today’s episode of Go Green Radio, and find out how you can “Flipswap” your cell experience! www.flipswap.com

Regardless of where our kids live or what career they choose as adults, they are going to need clean air, clean water, and ample clean energy in order to have a great standard of living in the future. The Go Green Initiative is the world’s largest and fastest growing environmental education program, and its motto is: “All schools prepare our children for the future, but Go Green Initiative schools prepare the future for our children. Tune into Go Green Radio this week to learn more! www.gogreeninitiative.org

Long before “going green” was cool, a bunch of PTA moms banded together to start the Go Green Initiative (www.gogreeninitiative.org). The organization began with no staff, no budget, and no idea that it would soon become the world’s largest environmental education program. What began on a kitchen table in California has now spread to schools and communities in all 50 U.S. States, 36 countries and 5 continents…and we’re just getting warmed up! Tune into Go Green Radio this week to learn more about what makes the Go Green Initiative special, and follow along with a slideshow found on the Blog at www.gogreeninitiative.org.

Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t have it all! If you want to be your own boss, work when you feel like it, and own a green business with health care benefits…you can! Thanks to Shop To Earth, anyone can have a green job! Today’s episode of Go Green Radio explores one of the most innovative private sector initiatives in the ‘greening’ of consumer goods. Shop To Earth lets consumers put their money where their mouth is, and buy green products at a discount. Their motto is, “Live Green. Earn Green. Save Green.” Join us on Go Green Radio as we talk with Hilary Martin, a true eco-enthusiast, as she walks us through the steps of becoming a successful green business owner!

Bob Anderson is not just the father of two teenagers, he is the father of a brand new national TV show called Eco Company, set to air across the U.S. this fall. The show’s website http://www.eco-company.tv has videos that Bob has produced, as well as an opportunity for teens to submit videos they shoot with their friends. The show aims to “create awareness, break down the issues in plain English, and profile teens leading the way to be green. Teens have joined the green revolution and this show is all about what they are doing!”

Two primary concerns have inhibited the success of the electric car: the cost of the vehicles are higher than comparably-sized gasoline cars; and the mileage range of a typical car battery is much shorter than the range of a gasoline tank. For lengthy trips, that would mean having to stop every 150 miles or so, finding a place to plug the car in, and waiting several hours for it to power up. A new company called Better Place has the solution to both of these problems, and may be the “enabler” that finally brings electric vehicles into the mainstream!

Everything is BIG in Texas, including big ideas for 21st Century Urban Planning and Green job creation! Dallas,TX recently offered up one city block, inviting architects and urban planners from around the world to compete to re-design the space into the United State’s first fully sustainable, “off the grid” inner-city block. Today we have John Greenan of the Central Dallas Community Development Corporation, and representatives from two of the winning architectural firms: Little Architects, and David Banker and Partners with their respective entries, Entangled Bank and Greenways Xero Energy. We’ll be talking to them about this exciting and innovative green project involving the transformation of urban landscape into an energy efficient, sustainable community.

Landscaping is an important part of any structure or space. Whether we’re at home, at school, at work, or commuting, a well-designed landscape provides beauty and enjoyment, and in some cases, a habitat for birds and other wildlife. However, some landscape designs are much too reliant on copious amounts of water. Landscape architect, Josiah Cain, was featured in the June 2009 edition of Sunset magazine (link to the article: http://tinyurl.com/ldsjj5 ), and he joins us on Go Green Radio to discuss ways to create appealing gardens without wasting water. More and more areas of the U.S. are instituting water restrictions, so tune in to learn how to maintain your landscape while minimizing your impact on our precious natural resources. To learn more about Josiah and his firm, Design Ecology, visit www.designecology.com).

I’m a big fan of companies that ‘go green’ on site. I’m an even BIGGER fan of companies that work with their suppliers, customers and every business in between to ensure that their whole supply chain is going green. Today, we’ll have two women in business who are in very different industries, but share one important thing in common: a desire to make sure that the products they buy, sell and discard are handled in an environmentally responsible way. We’ll talk with up and comer, Celeste Ayers, of Parker Hannifin Corporation, and Amy Chan, owner of A&M Printing. Each will share her unique experience in striving for sustainability.

“The child starting kindergarten this fall will graduate in the third decade of the 21st century. All we can know about the world she will step into is that it will have challenges and opportunities beyond what we can imagine today, problems and possibilities that will de¬mand creativity and ingenuity, responsibility and compassion. Whether this year’s kindergarten student will merely survive or positively thrive in the decades to come depends in large measure on the experiences she has in school.” That’s the opening salvo in an exciting new book called, “The Third Teacher” (www.thethirdteacher.com). Listen to Trung Le explain how schools can, and should, be ecologically designed to prepare our children for the future.