Podcasts about environmentalist bill mckibben

Environmentalist Bill McKibben discusses EPA rollbacks, despite the majority of Americans supporting policies to protect the climate.Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers and the NAACP discusses the reshaping of our reality through selective data sharing by the federal government. Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the RFK Jr.-backed proposal to cut certain foods from SNAP benefits.Princeton University's Khalil Gibran Muhammad focuses in on the detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, and the threat to academic freedom and free speech on campus and beyond.

NBC political director Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. roundup.Then we ask listeners about a potential TikTok ban. Former secretary of public safety, Andrea Cabral, weighs in on Pam Bondi's AG confirmation hearing, Jack Smith hanging up his hat and other law & order headlines.Environmentalist Bill McKibben returns for his monthly roundup of climate headlines. This week, that's the L.A. wildfires and climate resistance under Trump.Anthony Jack is a professor at Boston University and author of the book “Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality & Students Pay the Price.” He joins us to discuss. Am I the A-hole if I use the ADA stall when I don't have a disability? Callers discuss.

A listen back to a conversation with environmentalist Bill McKibben from September.

Bill McKibben is the founder of Third Act, an organization that helps older Americans get involved with the climate movement. He discusses rising climate anxiety and how to overcome inaction.

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen is joined by environmentalist Bill McKibben to discuss what our response should be to this summer's climate disasters, food writer Alicia Kennedy looks at the history of plant-based food politics, and panel unpacks Taylor Swift's cultural impact, Plus, we examine the Goodreads controvery and revisist Piya's 2022 interview with tennis star Bianca Andreescu. Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

We started the show with competitive eating. Is there anything more American? Is Joey Chestnut an American hero? We took your calls and texts. Environmentalist Bill McKibben returned for a climate check-in, to discuss the most recent record-setting hottest days on the planet. Former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral discussed the SCOTUS student loan decision, a federal judge's ruling on Biden's contact with social media companies, and cocaine found in the White House. Brenden Quigley & Derrick Albertelli are two members of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra, they talked about their craft and taught J&M a thing or two about playing the typewriter. Juma Inniss is director of the for-profit group The Message, promoting media literacy and critical thinking among teens. MIT economist Jon Gruber examined the economics of the Ozempic phenomenon; what it tells us about our instincts and motivations. We ended the show hearing from listeners about their favorite, most cherished and protected recipes.

A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the author E. Jean Carroll. What impact will this verdict have on his presidential run? Will these allegations of sexual abuse convince undecided voters to look elsewhere for a president, or is this ignorable “locker room talk”? We asked listeners for their opinion. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the new guidelines for breast cancer screening, how the FDA is looking at the first OTC birth control pill and the end of the WHO's COVID-19 global health emergency designation. GBH's Jared Bowen discussed “Beetlejuice” at Broadway in Boston, “The Prom” at SpeakEasy Stage and “Angels in America” at Central Square Theater. Environmentalist Bill McKibben shared the latest climate news. Naturalist Sy Montgomery discussed a new airline for cats and dogs. Amazon is preparing to add return fees. Will that change your online buying habits? Listeners weighed in.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to ask listeners what their thoughts were on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision's right to be rude at public meetings. Marty Baron joins us in person to talk about the state of journalism and the legacy behind him. Baron to be editor of the Globe before switching over to lead the Washington Post. He's in town wrapping up a two day fellowship award ceremony at Brandeis and has a book due out in October. Environmentalist Bill McKibben is back to discuss Biden's approval of the Willow Project, and other climate change headlines. Comedian Fortune Feimster is touring her latest show, “Live Laugh Love!” She'll be stopping by the Wilbur tonight and tomorrow. Callie Crossley is on to talk about SCOTUS oversight (and lack of it), a lawsuit involving Amazon stores and the collection of face data, “Naatu Naatu” winning best song at the Oscars, and debate over the best fast-food fish sandwich. Folks from Boston's Metropolitan Chorale and the Celtic outfit Fellswater are joining for a St. Patrick's-y Live Music Friday, ahead of a joint performance tomorrow night at the JFK Presidential Library. We ended the show by asking listeners if they're guilty of the Irish goodbye.

We continue our Reasons for Optimism series with Bill McKibben, an environmentalist and the founder of Third Act — a group that organizes seniors to take climate action.

Author and Environmentalist Bill McKibben is the author of more than a dozen books, including The End of Nature, which was the first book to warn the general public about the climate crisis. Bill McKibben’s latest is “The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened.”

Author and Environmentalist Bill McKibben is the author of more than a dozen books, including The End of Nature, which was the first book to warn the general public about the climate crisis. Bill McKibben's latest is “The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened.”

Lisa talks with Environmentalist Bill McKibben about his latest book and previews his upcoming show in Greenwich. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Rudzhan Nagiev

Environmentalist and bestselling author Bill McKibben's first-ever children's book We Are Better Together is out today. It is a hopeful and inspiring story that celebrates the power of human cooperation and the beauty of life on Earth, while also acknowledging and spreading awareness of our changing planet.  Northshire Bookstore will host his virtual launch on tonight at 5:30pm where Bill will be in-conversation with Carole Lindstrom, 2021 Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors.  As one of the most trusted, leading authorities speaking to the issue of climate change, there's no one better to teach the next generation than Bill McKibben. He is a founder of the environmental organization 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign, and has organized on every continent, including Antarctica, for climate action. And in this time of crisis, including extreme disasters like wildfires and floods, it's children who may be the most powerful force for the transformation we need.

In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell interviews author and environmentalist Bill McKibben about the national security implications of climate change, including how current trends, if unchecked, could lead to future catastrophes. McKibben explains why taking certain actions immediately and for the next ten years is crucial in order to forestall mass migrations, crop shortages and deadly droughts. He shares his views on the troubling parallels between climate change and certain accelerating technologies like genetic modification.

As Super Tuesday is in full swing, we dig down into a key issue for the Democrats: climate. Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever, tells Amanpour why investing in climate solutions could unlock economic growth. Environmentalist Bill McKibben was one of the first to sound the alarm on the climate crisis over twenty years ago - he lays out how divestment efforts are affecting the fossil fuel industry. Then Robert Bullard, the author and celebrated environmental scholar, sits down with our Walter Isaacson to highlight how climate change is intrinsically linked to race and segregation. He explains how minority communities in Houston suffer most from pollution.

Activists have their sights set on big banks as a key lever of power in the climate fight. Environmentalist Bill McKibben explains how a new generation can say no to fossil fuel financing. Then, Hosts Jeff and David tell us what American politicians can learn from the severe bushfires in Australia.

Environmentalist Bill McKibben lays bare the challenges ahead after a UN panel’s latest alarm on climate change. Then, Jarrett Murphy speaks with journalist Stephen Witt of Kings County Politics about the city’s Third Party Transfer program, which is forcing black property owners in Brooklyn to give up ownership and move.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. The Washington Post reported yesterday that during a meeting last month Robert Mueller told President Trump's lawyer that the president was currently not a criminal target in his investigation. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on this revelation. Novelist Meg Wolitzer joined us to talk about her latest novel, "The Female Persuasion."National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest about the Russia investigation and Trump's desire to pull troops out of Syria. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, talked about the state of affordable housing and how borrowers can successfully get affordable loans. Environmentalist Bill McKibben joined us to talk about the latest developments at the EPA and how much longer he thinks Scott Pruitt will be the director. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained how people are literally taking flight with a new umbrella from the Netherlands. White House photographer Pete Souza talked about his new book, featuring photos from the Obama presidency.

Environmentalist Bill McKibben reflects on the recent success at Standing Rock, and how we can continue the fight against global warming. Congressman Huffman also answers questions about the Supreme Court and Republicans' plans to dismantle Obamacare.

Environmentalist Bill McKibben on global climate politics; big institutions are divesting from carbon; a new bi-partisan report on climate economics; New York looks to decentralize grid to up renewables; and China's smoggy political landscape