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The ecological impact of the Tsunami

This weekend's show is devoted to the ecological impact of the Tsunami, both in terms of damage and mitigation role. Our first guest is Drew Weiner, Executive Director of Reef Protection International  who discusses coral reefs and mangroves native to the coastal regions hit.

Andi Peri with the Sea Turtle Restoration Project will tell us what's happening to endangered sea turtles, in both the Tsunami region and worldwide. In the last segment he talks about mercury in fish (and there's a connection to sea turtles).
More info on www.gotmercury.org
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Tree people

We'll take a break from talking about Bush and switch to trees...In honor of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish celebration of trees this week, we'll meet Andy Lipkis, founder and president of Tree People in Los Angeles.
Learn the hidden value of the trees we take for granted and what they've done to dramatically reduce water waste in Southern California.
Our second guest is an Atlanta housewife who went out on a limb -and nearly went to jail - to save a great oak that a neighbor wanted removed.
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Arlie Schardt

Interview with Arlie Schardt of Environmental Media Services.
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Green Media

We'll discuss the state of "green" media with three eco-pioneers:
Steve Kerwood Host of NPR's Living on Earth

Bill McKibben

We are starting the new year with noted author and lecturer, Bill McKibben. Among his highly-aclaimed books, The End of Nature. Enough, Hundred-Dollar Holiday and Maybe One. Tune in for a lively conversation with one of the foremost leaders in the sustainability movement.
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