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Debbie Dooley: Green Tea Party Coalition

What do you get when you mix Tea Party Patriots with solar-loving Sierra Clubbers in Georgia? The Green Tea Party Coalition and stirring up the pot is Debbie Dooley who joins us with the story on how this "unholy alliance" got cooked up and why it has the Koch Brothers steamed!

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Jenny Rushmore: Responsible Travel

A national eco hotel program is gathering steam as membership doubles in TripAdvisors GreenLeaders hospitality division. Jenny Rushmore talks about progress in the effort to make America's hotels and motels less wasteful and more resource efficient.

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Laura Pritchett: Nature's Warnings

The devastating floods in the hills around Boulder, Colorado are being called "biblical" in proportion and not just by environmentally minded folks. Affected residents are  reeling from damage to human life and property. Laura Pritchett is one such local who has written about the message nature is sending in these extreme weather events.

LISTEN to LAURA PRITCHETT

Debbie Friedman: Moms Advocating Sustainability

Debbie Friedman talks about her organization, Moms Advocating Sustainability, and their accomplishments fighting toxins at the five year mark.

LISTEN to DEBBIE FRIEDMAN

Amy Mall: Floods and Oil/Gas Drilling

NRDC writer and fuels expert, Amy Mall, discusses the threat that oil and gas drilling poses in flood ravaged areas.

LISTEN to AMY MALL

Shane Owl-Greason: Green Tea Coalition

You may have heard about the recently launched Green Tea Coalition in Georgia. We'll meet one of the founders, Shane Owl-Greason, and hear about the revelations that led to the forming of this "unholy alliance" between Tea Party Patriots and solar-power loving environmentalists, including the Sierra Club. This development is a win-win for the environment and for politics NOT-as-usual as well as containing a template for other seemingly disparate issues and interests.

LISTEN to SHANE OWL-GREASON

Charles Margules: Cancer Causing Chemicals in Shampoos

Before you buy your next bottle of shampoo or conditioner learn how more than 100 hair products have been found to contain a carcinogen uncovered by The Center for Environmental Health. CEH spokesman Charles Margules gives us the dirt.

LISTEN to CHARLES MARGULES

David Roberts: Good Bye For Now

David Roberts of Grist.org tells why he's taking a year long sabbatical from his 24-7 climate coverage.

LISTEN to DAVID ROBERTS

Alyssa Durnien: Occupy Sandy

Alyssa Durnien is a survivor of Hurricane Sandy and field organizer for Occupy Sandy in New Jersey. Hear why it is outrageous that networks such as CNBC have an irresponsible approach to covering climate (or not)! 

LISTEN to ALYSSA DURNIEN

Osprey Orielle Lake: Women's Earth and Climate Summit

Osprey Orielle Lake gives us a preview of the upcoming Women's Earth and Climate Summit. 

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