Climate scientist Dr. James Hansen talks about STORMS OF MY GRANDCHILDREN. It’s about climate catastrophe and how we must — and can — prevent it. Richard Wilbur reads “Advice To A Prophet”. And we pay homage to Robert Parker and Howard Zinn, who both died in late January, 2010.
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The Book As Art
December 24th, 2009
Artist and writer Matthew Rose talks about the unbound book of art postcards he curated, A BOOK ABOUT DEATH. It’s a collection of 500 limited edition postcards on the theme of death, each one created by an artist for the exhibition. And George Monbiot and Bill McKibben talk about climate change.
Adapting to, Controlling and Solving The Climate Crisis
December 8th, 2009
Harvey Wasserman tells us about SOLARTOPIA, his vision of 2030’s clean energy world. And ecologist Amy Seidl tells us how we can adapt to climate change while trying to control it. Her book is EARLY SPRING.
Food Security and Insecurity
August 6th, 2009
We talk with journalist Sasha Abramsky about his new book BREADLINE USA: The Hidden Scandal of American Hunger and How to Fix It. And sustainability expert Robin Wheeler talks about her book, FOOD SECURITY FOR THE FAINT AT HEART.
Stephan Faris, FORECAST & Leonard Nimoy
July 2nd, 2009
We interview journalist Stephan Faris about his book, FORECAST, THE CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. We also air an archived interview with actor Leonard Nimoy about his work as a photographer.
Birdsong by the Seasons and more
June 2nd, 2009
Host Francesca Rheannon interviews birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma about his newest book, BIRDSONG BY THE SEASONS. We also talk about a new threat to birds, wildlife, and the climate with Chris Matera of Massachusetts Forest Watch.
Amy Seidl and Nikki Giovanni
April 23rd, 2009
We talk with Amy Seidl about EARLY SPRING: An Ecologist and Her Children Wake to a Warming World. And poet Nikki Giovanni introduces us to HIP HOP SPEAKS TO CHILDREN: A Celebration of Poetry With A Beat.
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