TGM #97: Bigger highways in Banff National Park (August 8, 2008)
By canpod@gmail.com (Your (optional) podcast author name) | August 8, 2008
This week:
- Conservation specialist Nigel Douglas speaks with host Jordan Poppenk about a planned highway expansion in Banff National Park and the competing priorities that are bringing wildlife preservation and economic development into conflict.
- Following up on last week’s episode about problems with municipal sewer overflow into rivers waterways, Riversides spokesperson JP Warren speaks with Jordan about home-made solutions for mitigating storm runoff.
The headlines in brief:
- Ontario has officially joined the Western Climate Initiative;
- Nova Scotia announced new green plan to cut emissions by 10% from 1990 levels. The plan will not include a carbon tax;
- Beaches on Halifax Harbour are re-opening clean after more than three decades of sewage contamination;
- City of Toronto to pay citizens $20 million in grants for projects reducing carbon footprint by 2012;
- Liberal leader Dion suggests that we will go to the polls in the fall, and that his environment plan will be the central issue;
- Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised $100 million to expand the trans-Canada highway through Banff National Park.
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Grape Harvest at Routas
By peakmoment | August 8, 2008
The 2003 harvest at in Chateau Routas was a lot of work and a lot of fun. The Bieler family was gracious enough to let us photograph the goings-on.
Author: thepeoplewhofeedus
Keywords: grapes harvest france provence wine charles bieler
Added: August 8, 2008
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Prepping Artichokes
By peakmoment | August 7, 2008
Just when you may have thought there is nothing new to be said about prepping artichokes for cooking, this demonstration with Michele Knaus offers some surprising tips. To see more stories, get recipes, and links to additional resources, go to: http://cookingupastory.com/
Author: cookingupastory
Keywords: artichoke dip artichokes recipe recipes hearts cooking web series shows
Added: August 7, 2008
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Laird Hamilton, Protecting Our Oceans
By peakmoment | August 7, 2008
Big wave surfer Laird Hamilton has been vocal advocate for healthy oceans. This year, he attended NRDC's annual beach water quality press conference with a few messages about the state of our beaches, and how we can protect them from dangerous pollution.
Author: NRDCflix
Keywords: Laird Hamilton NRDC Oceans TestingWaters
Added: August 7, 2008
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Karaba Washing Station Tour
By peakmoment | August 7, 2008
Sustainable Harvest at Origin/Africa staff recently visited the KOAKAKA Cooperative in Karaba, Rwanda. In this video, the co-op's washing station manager gives a tour of operations and explains the coffee's processing.
Author: SustainableHarvest
Keywords: Sustainable Harvest Rwanda Karaba washing station processing coffee
Added: August 7, 2008
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August 7, 2008 - Inside Renewable Energy - Debating the Brazilian Ethanol Tariff; The Weak Dollar and Foreign Investment
By Inside Renewable Energy | August 7, 2008
As American politicians try to prove to their constituents that they are addressing high gasoline prices this summer, the debate over increasing Brazilian ethanol imports has gotten more traction in Washington. The Brazilians say that lifting the 54-cent tariff on imported ethanol will help bring down the price of all ethanol, thus bringing down the price of gasoline. The domestic ethanol industry says there's already an oversupply of renewable fuels and that more imported ethanol from Brazil will oversaturate the market. In this podcast, we'll address some of the arguments for and against lifting the tariff on Brazilian sugarcane ethanol.
We’ll talk with Joel Velasco, chief U.S. representative of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association about why he believes more Brazilian ethanol will be good for both U.S. ethanol producers and American consumers.
Then, we’ll speak with Nathan Schock, director of public relations at POET, the nation’s largest ethanol producer. He’ll talk about why more imported ethanol may flood the market and make it more difficult for cellulosic ethanol to compete down the road.
Also in the podcast: Jay Tannon, partner at the law firm DLA Piper, will talk about the impact that the low dollar is having on foreign direct investment in the U.S. and around the world.
Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information.
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Karaba Washing Station Tour
By peakmoment | August 6, 2008
Sustainable Harvest at Origin/Africa staff recently visited the KOAKAKA cooperative in Karaba, Rwanda. This video shows a tour, from cherry to cupping lab, of the washing station processing at Karaba.
Author: SustainableHarvest
Keywords: Sustainable Harvest Rwanda Karaba washing station processing coffee
Added: August 6, 2008
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Natalie Portman’s Foot Fetish | ZapRoot 049
By zaproot@gmail.com | August 6, 2008
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More Hip Than Hippie - Ladies Who Lunch
By More Hip Than Hippie Podcast | August 5, 2008
There's no such thing as a free lunch, unless you're talking waste-free! The Hipsters chat with two ladies who are on a mission to dispose of the disposables in our lunchboxes. Amy Hemmert and Tammy Pelstring share easy ideas to cut the waste while saving money and time.
Beer and Chocolate:Beer: Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Brewing Company in Jacksonville, Florida serves up Landshark Island-style Lager. We pay tribute with the appropriate SNL clip at the end of the show. Candygram!
Chocolate: The last of listener Maile's J. D. Gross Ecuador Edelcacao from Germany, this one with raspberries. Val still says Edel-caca.
Hip News and FindsFinds:
- Say 10 "Hail Mommies". Visit a blog called Mommy Confessions by a cool chick named Michelle. They're giving away goodies right now, including nifty Greenfeet gear.
- Has Oprah heard about this? Val's new favorite thing: a hair dryer that's quiet, energy-efficient, made in the USA and is guaranteed for life. Enjoy the Silence.
- Waste not, wood not. Lexmark is recycling ink cartridges into eLumber. Resistant to ePests and eBeavers.
- Do they eat green eggs and ham? Apparently real humans work at the Environmental Protection Agency. And they blog. Join the Greenversation.
- Exxon Mobil Reports Record Profits. 2nd quarter earnings: $11.68 billion. Expectations were higher, and their shares fell on Wall Street. So they feel our pain.
- Sea-Tax. The fine folks in Seattle will pay a tax for using plastic bags, starting next year. The extra $3.5 million will go to green projects in the city. How about a loan for poor Exxon?
- Eco cum laude. The Princeton Review ranks U.S. colleges on their commitment to the environment. Eleven made the Green Honor Roll with their near-perfect scores. (We'll get 'em next year, Chico State!)
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
Don't lose your lunch! Learn great ways to prepare waste-free lunches for yourself and your family. Log on to wastefreelunches.org for tips from our guests Amy and Tammy, the founders of Laptop Lunches. Use their ideas to lighten your foodprint!
Ladies Who LunchThere's no such thing as a free lunch, unless you're talking waste-free! The Hipsters chat with two ladies who are on a mission to dispose of the disposables in our lunchboxes. Amy Hemmert and Tammy Pelstring share easy ideas to cut the waste while saving money and time. They also discuss their innovative products and newsletter.
- No wi-fi required. Since 2002, Obentec has produced Laptop Lunches, based on the concept of Asian Bento boxes.
- No baloney! The average American school kid generates 67 lbs. of school lunch waste per year.
- That's a deep subject. Did you know that your school is required to have a Wellness Policy for fitness and nutrition? Might make for some good summer reading!
It's another feast of fan-mail! E-mail your delightful questions, comments, insights and porn star names to hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and gushy compliments at our MHTH forum!
- Of planters and poop. Tim from Wis-KAAHHNN-sinn would like to plant an organic garden, and compost his dog's poop. But not in the same spot. Glad you like the biodegradable dog poop bags!
- Soy Vey! Jo has a friend who wants to sell soy candles, but hates the overused marketing terms like "green" and eco-friendly". Got any ideas?
- You're a mean one... Melanie in Illinois wants to wash her reusable lunchware at work, but her boss is the Grinch. We have tips. And a 39-and-a-half foot pole!
- Baby Ale-Stein? Jennifer in Kentucky is proud of her toddler son, who can already say "recycle" and "beer". As she notes, they don't teach that on the Baby Einstein videos!
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Aumentando productividad del café orgánico
By peakmoment | August 5, 2008
Este video demuestra los éxitos de la Cooperativa Divisoria en Tingo Maria, Perú con la aplicación de microorganismos a las parcelas de café orgánico para aumentar la productividad y mejorar la calidad.
Author: SustainableHarvest
Keywords: Sustainable Harvest productividad café coffee orgánico organic
Added: August 5, 2008
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Happy Pets
By peakmoment | August 4, 2008
Why are these puppies so happy? Their owner doesn't use those nasty flee & thick powders.
Author: itsyournature
Keywords: happy pets cute dog puppy
Added: August 4, 2008
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