Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Go Green Radio
Climate change is amplifying existing inequities that disproportionately affect students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. What’s more, these students — many of whom lack consistent access to clean air and water and safe housing — are at greater risk of exposure to pollution that can worsen asthma and other health issues. They’re increasingly and understandably anxious about the climate crisis — as the stakes are high and they will likely bear the brunt of it — and want to know what they can do about it. Join us as we speak with Dr....
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Protecting Children from Extreme Heat in Schools
Go Green Radio
Schools in many parts of the U.S. are ill-equipped to deal with record-breaking heat during the school year, and that is adversely impacting student health and learning. Tune in as we speak with Autumn Burton, Senior Associate of Climate, Health, and Environment at the Federation of American Scientists, and Hailey Gibbs, Ph.D., associate director of Early Childhood Policy at the Center for American Progress, as we discuss how to protect children from extreme heat in schools.
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Here Comes the Sun, a new book from Bill McKibben
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From the acclaimed environmentalist, Bill McKibben, Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan’s electric grid in a year to the world’s sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy. And he shows how solar power is more than just a path...
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I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You: How to De-Polarize Your Family, Business, Country and the World
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For over three decades, James Twyman has been a global force for peace, leading millions of people in synchronized peace meditations across the world. As a New York Times bestselling author, he has written 24 books, including The Moses Code, and recorded 22 music albums, selling over 350,000 copies. Beyond his work as an author and musician, James is a filmmaker, having directed or produced seven feature films, including the award-winning Redwood Highway. A Franciscan Episcopal priest, James founded Namaste Village, an interfaith spiritual community in Ajijic, Mexico, now home to 45...
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Denali Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance
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A spectacular blend of graphic memoir and climate activism, Holler uses contemporary and visceral storytelling to highlight the lives of six frontline resisters to the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia. Author Elizabeth Rush writes “Few books illustrate what collective resistance looks like––the pain that sparks it, and the love that fuels it––Holler is a thoughtful addition to this growing, and necessary, canon.” Drawing from original interviews with debut author and climate organizer, Denali Sai Nalamalapu, Holler introduces readers to a teacher, a single mother, a...
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The Go Green Initiative
Go Green Radio
Since 2002 the Go Green Initiative (GGI) has worked with school districts to help protect children’s health from environmental pollutants and conserve natural resources for future generations. Tune in to learn more about how the GGI accomplishes its mission, and what you can do to get involved!
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LA Unified School District's Commitment to Sustainability
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The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance schools, campus ecology, and emerging technologies. The District is focused on three overarching sustainability goals: 100% Clean Energy, Climate Literacy for All, and Green Schools for All. Tune in as we speak with Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District...
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Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
Go Green Radio
In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding journey, and for professionals who will be needed to support these rebuilding efforts. Tune in as we talk with Heather Rosenberg who leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy practice in the Americas, and Becky Feldman, Chief of Staff, USGBC California.
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Encore: Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools
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In 2024, Congress made a in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today’s episode, Jill Buck, founder and CEO of the Go Green Initiative and host of Go Green Radio, will discuss GGI’s plans to dramatically increase the number of school districts with IAQ Management Plans throughout the country, and most importantly, how this will impact children’s health and ability to learn.
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Responsible Business & Investing
Go Green Radio
Today we will discuss responsible business and investing with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Alex Wright-Gladstein, Founder and CEO, Sphere; Amberjae Freeman, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Etho Capital; and Josh Zinner, CEO, Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility.
info_outlineImproper disposal of hazardous waste is dangerous and can cause garbage rates to rise. On today’s episode of Go Green Radio we will talk with Heidi Sanborn, Founding Executive Director of the National Stewardship Action Council, about household hazardous waste (HHW), electric vehicle (EV) batteries, photovoltaic (PV) panels, marine flares and paint disposal.