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President Trump's efforts to overhaul the Environmental Protection Agency are being cheered by many in the fossil fuel industry who are critics of what they say is excessive regulation. But many, including scientists and environmentalists, are deeply concerned. William Brangham discussed more with two former EPA administrators, Christine Todd Whitman and Gina McCarthy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Secretary of State Rubio pledges more arrests like that of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. Former EPA directors sound the alarm on Lee Zeldin's deregulation plans and a lack of opportunity is pushing rural Gen Zers out of their communities.  

Breathing clean air and drinking clean water are fundamental rights. However, these rights have been denied to many low-income communities and communities of color, who often live next to massive industrial facilities that pollute the air and water. Our guest is Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali [https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com/] former EPA official and now Executive Vice President at the National Wildlife Federation and Founder and CEO of Revitalization Strategies. He has been working toward solving historical injustices that target certain communities for class- and race-based discrimination putting them in the path of harm from toxic exposure, climate disruption, and industrial accidents. In this show we discuss Dr. Ali's history of working at the EPA and why he had to leave that position. We talk about the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, OH; the EPA regulation of forever chemicals in drinking water; and vehicle pollution standards. We also discuss how the EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gasses has been dialed back by a recent supreme court decision. Through his public advocacy, Dr. Ali shares his holistic approach to empowering and revitalizing vulnerable communities to secure environmental, health, and economic justice. And how all of us can use our talents to be part of the larger change while also curbing climate anxiety and burnout. Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali is a thought leader, international speaker, policy maker, community liaison, trainer, and facilitator. Dr. Ali serves as the vice president of environmental justice, climate, and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) [https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Leadership/Mustafa-Santiago-Ali]. He is also the founder of Revitalization Strategies [https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com/about-mustafa/], a business focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from “surviving to thriving.” Before joining NWF, Dr. Ali was the Senior Vice President for the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC), a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process. Prior to joining the HHC, Mustafa worked 22 years at the EPA and 2 years on Capitol Hill working for Congressman John Conyers, chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He began advocating on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40. More Info/Resources: https://www.gq.com/story/mustafa-ali-epa-interview Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Guest: Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Host and Producer: Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 177

When Donald Trump first become president, he took a go-slow approach on the spread of environmental regulation. A group called the Environmental Protection Network got together to opposed this approach. Comprised of former EPA employees, it's gearing up again. Here with what it plans, network executive director Michelle Roos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin A new director for the latest presidential library Former EPA employees gear up to resist what they fear from the Trump administration What Congress is doing during the week when people are eating the other turkeys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin A new director for the latest presidential library Former EPA employees gear up to resist what they fear from the Trump administration What Congress is doing during the week when people are eating the other turkeys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Donald Trump first become president, he took a go-slow approach on the spread of environmental regulation. A group called the Environmental Protection Network got together to opposed this approach. Comprised of former EPA employees, it's gearing up again. Here with what it plans, network executive director Michelle Roos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Turning the Ashanti region against the NPP is shameful. Come out and explain why businesses there suffered the most under your tenure." - Henry Kwabena Kokofu, former EPA Boss (NPP), slams Alan Kyerematen.

With election day one day away, Madam Policy welcomes Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA Chief of Staff during the Trump administration and author of Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp. Listen in as hosts Dee Martin and Anna Karakitsos talk with Mandy about her new book detailing her experience as a political appointee during the Trump administration, her role in Project 2025, and her biggest professional achievements, including developing former President Trump's strategy for exiting the Paris Climate Accords. Curious to hear more about Mandy's new book and what she thinks a second Trump administration could look like? Then tune in!

Rich welcomes former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara, author of "Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp." Then, Dan Epstein, vice president of America First Legal, tells us about their investigation into both of the Trump assassination attempts. Later, we look into why foreign companies are buying U.S. medical technology, with Amber Todoroff, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breathing clean air and drinking clean water are fundamental rights. However, these have been denied to many low-income communities and communities of color, who often live next to massive industrial facilities that pollute the air and water. Our guest from an encore presentation from early in 2023 is Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali {https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com/] former EPA official and now Executive Vice President at the National Wildlife Federation and Founder and CEO of Revitalization Strategies. He has been working toward solving historical injustices that target certain communities for class- and race-based discrimination putting them in the path of harm from toxic exposure, climate disruption, and industrial accidents. In this show we discuss Dr. Ali's history of working at the EPA and why he had to leave that position. We talk about the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, OH; the EPA regulation of forever chemicals in drinking water; and vehicle pollution standards. We also discuss how the EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gasses has been dialed back by a recent supreme court decision. Through his public advocacy, Dr. Ali shares his holistic approach to empowering and revitalizing vulnerable communities to secure environmental, health, and economic justice. And how all of us can use our talents to be part of the larger change while also curbing climate anxiety and burnout. Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali is a thought leader, international speaker, policy maker, community liaison, trainer, and facilitator. Dr. Ali serves as the vice president of environmental justice, climate, and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) [https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Leadership/Mustafa-Santiago-Ali]. He is also the founder of Revitalization Strategies [https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com/about-mustafa/], a business focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from surviving to thriving. Before joining NWF, Dr. Ali was the Senior Vice President for the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC), a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process. Prior to joining the HHC, Mustafa worked 22 years at the EPA and 2 years on Capitol Hill working for Congressman John Conyers, chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He began advocating on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPAs Office of Environmental Justice. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40.

Scott Pruitt, former EPA Administrator, is working on a new global recycling plan for Americans' used clothes and shoes. Green Team Worldwide refurbishes used goods and ships them around the world to those most in need, while offering a revenue stream to business owners who will donate space for collection bins.

Sept. 12, 2023 | UAW lowers pay demand; former EPA official Margo Oge by Automotive News

Breathing clean air and drinking clean water are fundamental rights. However, these rights have been denied to many low-income communities and communities of color, who often live next to massive industrial facilities that pollute the air and water. Our guest is Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali [https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com/] former EPA official and now Executive Vice President at the National Wildlife Federation and Founder and CEO of Revitalization Strategies. He has been working toward solving historical injustices that target certain communities for class- and race-based discrimination putting them in the path of harm from toxic exposure, climate disruption, and industrial accidents. In this show we discuss Dr. Ali's history of working at the EPA and why he had to leave that position. We talk about the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, OH; the EPA regulation of forever chemicals in drinking water; and vehicle pollution standards. We also discuss how the EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gasses has been dialed back by a recent supreme court decision. Through his public advocacy, Dr. Ali shares his holistic approach to empowering and revitalizing vulnerable communities to secure environmental, health, and economic justice. And how all of us can use our talents to be part of the larger change while also curbing climate anxiety and burnout. LISTEN to the Extended Interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dr-mustafa-ali-83445663 Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali is a thought leader, international speaker, policy maker, community liaison, trainer, and facilitator. Dr. Ali serves as the vice president of environmental justice, climate, and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) [https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Leadership/Mustafa-Santiago-Ali]. He is also the founder of Revitalization Strategies [https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com/about-mustafa/], a business focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from “surviving to thriving.” Before joining NWF, Dr. Ali was the Senior Vice President for the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC), a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process. Prior to joining the HHC, Mustafa worked 22 years at the EPA and 2 years on Capitol Hill working for Congressman John Conyers, chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He began advocating on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40. More Info/Resources: https://www.gq.com/story/mustafa-ali-epa-interview Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Guest: Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Host and Producer: Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 177

Former EPA administrator Judith Enck says the agency failed to come up with a comprehensive plan after the train derailment, leaving people desperate for answers.

Today on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following topics: Australia's Northern Territory Police Force has placed an ad in the Herald to poach New Zealand officers. The ad includes an offer of $100,000 a year and rent-free housing. What does New Zealand need to work on to keep quality talent? Former EPA and Health NZ chair Robert Campbell has accused his former employers of 'Muldoonism' after his dismissal. Are these complaints fair? The Environment Ministry are being labelled 'hypocrites' for spending $913,000 on flights and a further $97,225 on taxis, shuttles and Ubers. Only $251 was spent on public transport in the past 11 months. What happened to leading by example? Eleanor Catton has taken aim at Jacinda Ardern over the rising inequality in New Zealand? Is she right to come out and make these criticisms?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out more about this issue at: What I found out so far about the Ohio Train Derailment incidents... There are about 1,600 derailments per year: https://www.bts.gov/content/train-fatalities-injuries-and-accidents-type-accidenta Gaps were found in Railroad Security: https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_get_blob.cfm?ID=2423 How it happened: https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/what-we-know-about-ohio-train-derailment Did burns make it worse?: https://www.newsweek.com/did-control-burn-toxic-chemicals-make-ohio-train-derailment-worse-1781273 Ohio's Chornobyl: https://www.nysun.com/article/rail-accident-dubbed-ohios-chernobyl-creates-new-headaches-for-mayor-pete Newsweek Full list of chemicals: https://www.newsweek.com/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-chemicals-list-epa-1780805 Dying animals: https://www.insider.com/animals-sick-dying-after-ohio-train-derailment-caused-chemical-leak-2023-2 Lawsuits Dead Animals: https://news.yahoo.com/ohio-train-derailment-results-in-lawsuits-dead-animals-and-lingering-questions-about-toxic-chemicals-195216860.html Former EPA head admits she was wrong to tell New Yorkers post-9/11 air was safe: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/10/epa-head-wrong-911-air-safe-new-york-christine-todd-whitman Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/1065 Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Life: https://getextraordinarybook.com/  Sponsors: MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Parasite Control: Detox today at  bravetv.store/cyol

Find out more about this issue at: What I found out so far about the Ohio Train Derailment incidents... There are about 1,600 derailments per year: https://www.bts.gov/content/train-fatalities-injuries-and-accidents-type-accidenta Gaps were found in Railroad Security: https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_get_blob.cfm?ID=2423 How it happened: https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/what-we-know-about-ohio-train-derailment Did burns make it worse?: https://www.newsweek.com/did-control-burn-toxic-chemicals-make-ohio-train-derailment-worse-1781273 Ohio's Chornobyl: https://www.nysun.com/article/rail-accident-dubbed-ohios-chernobyl-creates-new-headaches-for-mayor-pete Newsweek Full list of chemicals: https://www.newsweek.com/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-chemicals-list-epa-1780805 Dying animals: https://www.insider.com/animals-sick-dying-after-ohio-train-derailment-caused-chemical-leak-2023-2 Lawsuits Dead Animals: https://news.yahoo.com/ohio-train-derailment-results-in-lawsuits-dead-animals-and-lingering-questions-about-toxic-chemicals-195216860.html Former EPA head admits she was wrong to tell New Yorkers post-9/11 air was safe: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/10/epa-head-wrong-911-air-safe-new-york-christine-todd-whitman Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/1065 Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Life: https://getextraordinarybook.com/  Sponsors: MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Parasite Control: Detox today at  bravetv.store/cyol

The energy crisis has the Biden Administration is at war with oil companies due to his poor policy decisions.

Ashton speaks to Environmental Attorney and Former EPA Chief of Staff under the Trump Administration Mandy Gunasekara on our current energy Crisis, the war on America's Fossil Fuels, the problems with wind & solar power, some of our crazy environmental regulations and the case for Bitcoin.You can learn more about Mandy by following her on Twitter @MississippiMg or going to sectionvii.comSubscribe to Ashton Cohen: ELECTile Dysfunction Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ashton-cohen-the-electile-dysfunction-podcast/id1565208599Subscribe to Ashton Cohen: ELECTile Dysfunction Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6siXVSwM2OWz3itH90YRNA?si=v5MUMEpwTSG_sVGPOKHP8wSubscribe to Ashton's channel on Youtube: youtube.com/c/ashtoncohenFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theashtoncohenFollow on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8nQjHta/Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/theashtoncohenFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theAshtonCohen

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Election Bracketology With Randy Krehbiel - full showThe 2022 Oklahoma Election Brackets have been released. Political reporter, Randy Krehbiel of the Tulsa World, came to the studio for an in-depth breakdown of the races settled and the campaigns ahead.We discuss Randy's big scoop and interview with Former EPA chief and Oklahoma AG, Scott Pruitt.David discusses the 54 legislative races that have already been decided because only one person filed.Then there's the court offices of Judge & District Attorney, which were about 80% uncontested.Randy talks about Oklahoma's trends and the changing landscape in county races.Eddie talks about the impact of social media on elections & culture, and discusses the Elon Musk factor with his effort to take over Twitter.Randy agreed to come back at the end of June to recap how this bracket looks at halftime in the 2022 election cycle.AUDIOVIDEOCatch all our shows at www.FreshBlack.CoffeeConnect with us at www.facebook.com/freshblackcoffeeOur audio podcast is at feeds.feedburner.com/thefreshblackcoffeepodcastOur video podcast is at feeds.feedburner.com/freshblackcoffeevideoWatch the video on our YouTube channel, Facebook, website, or with your podcasting app.   We record the show every Saturday and release it later the same day.Jeff Davis commentary appears courtesy of www.theThoughtZone.comClick here to watch this episode »

We are lucky to have former U.S. EPA Administrator William K. Reilly (198-93) under President George H.W. Bush joining us this week! He shares stories from his time working in the administration, what it was like having strong environmentalists in the GOP when he was in public service and what should be done now to address climate change now.And don't miss our weekly question for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, all with one right answer!Hear it all on the latest "EcoRight Speaks!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Former EPA Director Scott Pruitt joins John Catsimatidis, Lidia Curanaj, Congressman Peter King and Judge Richard Weinberg on the show today to speak about the energy crisis and the huge spike in gas prices resulting from the war in Ukraine. The release of 60 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve will not be enough to help lower costs. We need to become energy dependent again and get back to producing our own energy and oil. Biden must step up and start helping the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the future of the energy sectors? How Should Investors look at traditional and new "greener" fuel sources? Are electric cars really the wave of the future? Who expensive could oil and gasoline get? Gary Goldberg talks about all of his with former EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler this week on Money Matters.Gary also looks at dividends, tech and how the current inflationary period affects the markets

Andrew Wheeler, Former Administrator for the EPA, and the current Chairman of the Center for the Environment at America First Policy Institute, discusses the Biden Administration's current climate change policy and environmental agenda, similar to the Obama Administration, it is ‘solely focused on climate change at the expense of everything else', commenting that United States' biggest environmental problems currently, are ‘water' and ‘recycling', as American's are now ‘recycling less than 20 years ago'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Luke Weber's weekly segment of the Tonko Tuesday rallies, he covers Judith Enck's guest appearance and speech.

In today's Federal Newscast, former administrators from the Environmental Protection Agency are encouraging Congress to help EPA rebuild its cadre of scientific talent.

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), we sit down with Andrew Wheeler, the former chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss what he sees as the major untold accomplishments of the Trump administration when it...

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), we sit down with Andrew Wheeler, the former chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss what he sees as the major untold accomplishments of the Trump administration when it...

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), we sit down with Andrew Wheeler, the former chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss what he sees as the major untold accomplishments of the Trump administration when it comes to environmental protection and why he disagrees with the Biden administration’s decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement. #andrewwheeler #climatechange #cpac2021

Former EPA CIO Ann Dunkin urges the new leadership in the Biden administration to make GSA a cabinet level position with chief operating authority, so that it can coordinate and drive technology innovation across the federal government.

A conversation with former EPA Administrator under President Obama and President and CEO of the NRDC Action Fund Gina McCarthy. Plus, the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the surpassing 200,000 COVID deaths in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Andrew and Scott talk to William Reilly, former President of the World Wildlife Fund and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator during the George H.W. Bush administration. Bill contemplates how the Covid-19-induced increase in remote work will reshape American cities facing lower demand for office space, transit, and in-person conferencing. Bill also expresses optimism about making progress toward climate goals as we quickly adapt to new technologies. Reading Notes: Earth Day at 50: Reflections from William Reilly The week of the anniversary of Earth Day, Bill Reilly joined the Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast to discuss the importance of the environment for voters. He also discusses that while many people do not necessarily find climate change to be false, they are against the ideas of changing their lives and the policies that would come with that.   William K. Reilly accepts the 2020 Climate Pioneer Award On March 5, 2020, Bill Reilly was awarded the 2020 Climate Pioneer Award at the Climate Leadership Conference.  

On this Memorial Day, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham have assembled an all-star lineup of guests for this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast. We kick off the show with former Texas Senator and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, Vietnam vet, and one-time leader of the Texas General Land Office, the state's lead coastal agency. We're then joined by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (22:43), Co-Chair of the Senate Coastal Caucus, and one of the leading thinkers on coastal policy and climate change in the United States. Always a privilege to speak to Senator Whitehouse. Finally, we top off this amazing day with Bob Perciasepe (58:58), former Deputy and Acting Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and current President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. These three leaders have spent a lifetime working in the public interest, especially on coastal issues. They bring to the table decades of experience, leadership, and judgement and they share with us their insights into the state of the American shoreline today. Don't miss this premier episode of the American Shoreline Podcast. Only on ASPN.

Mandy Gunasekara, a Climate and energy strategist and communicator, tells us how she became the presidential appointee for the EPA and gives her insight on why a flourishing economy is key to environmental quality.

Former Environmental Protection Agency leader Gina McCarthy now heads the National Resources Defense Council. McCarthy joins Reset to discuss her plans for the organization.

Former EPA leader Gina McCarthy now heads the National Resources Defense Council. She says thinking about climate change in terms of melting glaciers is too overwhelming for people to deal with. By thinking about how we build our homes and how we grow our feed, we can make a huge difference.

This month, former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy became the president and chief executive officer of Natural Resources Defense Council. Serving as the 13th Administrator of the EPA under President Barack Obama, McCarthy led initiatives focused on limiting air pollution and greenhouse gases and helped set national standards for power plants' carbon emissions. We'll talk with McCarthy about her new role and the state of environmental policy under the Trump administration.

Fake Grass May Lead to Real Problems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Getting the lead out? Environmental groups say new EPA rule does not go far enough. Former EPA officials are asking for an investigation into whether the agency has abused its authority. A new study shows that fast-food packaging is harmful. Artificial grass may eliminate the need for watering, mowing, and pesticides—but could pose risks. How to keep your cool in a blackout.

Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks with Scientific American ’s Andrea Thompson about the widespread benefits of taking action against climate change.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler has proposed a new direction for how the agency interacts with its Science Advisory Board, experts from industry and academia. Former EPA leadership said they're skeptical of the plan. They told members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee that the board and agency's political leadership have been at odds under the Trump administration. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more details.

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Ep. 68: Christine Todd Whitman – Vice Chair of Eisenhower Fellowship board, the 50th Governor of New Jersey, and former Administrator of the EPA for President George W. Bush ||   On episode 68 of Sourcing Matters we welcome Governor Christine Todd Whitman, the Vice Chair of the Eisenhower Fellowships board of Trustees. Joining as co-host is Eisenhower Fellow, Jennifer Hashley – the founder of the The New Entry Sustainable Farming project, and Pete & Jen’s Backyard Birds. Governor Whitman is American Republican politician and author who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey, from 1994 to 2001, and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the administration of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003.  Whitman was New Jersey’s first and, to date, only female governor, and also the first Republican woman to be reelected governor. Governor Christine Whitman is currently President of The Whitman Strategy Group (WSG), a consulting firm that specializes in energy and environmental issues. From Jan. 1994 – Jan. 2001 – Whitman served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey. During our dialogue we learn that the Governor of the State of New Jersey constitutionally has the most power of any Governor in all of the 50 states.  We must understand that during her tenure – Christie Whitman earned praise from both Republicans and Democrats for her commitment to preserve a record amount of New Jersey land as permanent green space. She was also recognized by the Natural Resources Defense Council as having instituted the most comprehensive beach monitoring system in the nation. As part of our 45 minute conversation we discuss her transformative work with the EPA to introduce legislation which held perpetrators for Brownfield contamination (a former industrial or commercial site where future use is affected by real or perceived environmental contamination) accountable.   We learn that it was Ronald Reagan who introduced climate change as cornerstone in the national security discussion. Now, using that as a call to action for all leaders no matter which side of the aisle, Whitman clearly differentiates between climate concerns vs. weather.  And, how polarization and finger pointing has been impetus for a political divide tied appreciation for climate change which has arisen together over the past 20 years ago. As the Vice Chair of the Eisenhower Fellowship Board of trustees we learn how Gov. Whitman’s current role as an ambassador and mentor to a global community of future leaders continues to inspire her work.  Core to the mission of the fellowship program, Whitman states that “We have more alike than different.”  When asked what advice she has for folks seeking hiring office or for those seeking to become a Head of State – she explains “do the job you’re in, and the next one will come with hard work and commitment.”   Great advice for us all. TuneIn to hear more from this Agent of Change.   www.SourcingMatters.show

A Perspective from the Former EPA chief environmental justice officer Mustafa Santiago Ali, now with the Hip-Hop Caucus.

Since taking over as administrator of the EPA, Scott Pruitt's meeting calendar has been filled almost exclusively with industry interests. Now he's opening the door even wider for industry.On Tuesday, the Administrator issued a new decree: any scientist getting funding from the EPA will no longer be allowed to serve on the agency's scientific advisory board. He's replacing scientists with representatives from the chemical, fossil fuel and utility industries.The scientific community is up in arms, saying there is already a very detailed process for ensuring scientific integrity and avoiding conflicts. Former EPA officials who served in the Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush administrations are criticizing the move as a way to stifle independent science.This week, we'll discuss the latest in Pruitt's campaign to unravel the EPA. Then, European utilities are scooping up American distributed energy companies at a record pace. We'll talk about Enel's acquisition of Enernoc, eMoterWerks, Demand Energy and a range of other distributed energy players. Is it sustainable?We'll end with a conversation about the latest developments in the ongoing solar trade case. Is the sky falling yet? MJ Shiao, head of Americas research at GTM, talks through the different penalties on imports proposed by international trade commissioners. Recommended reading:Washington Post: Scott Pruitt Blocks Scientists With EPA Funding From Serving as Agency AdvisersNew York Times: A Stream of Industry Meetings and Trips Home on EPA Chief's CalendarGTM: European Utility Giants Are on a Grid Edge Shopping Spree in 2017GTM Webinar: US Solar Outlook Under Section 201GTM: ITC Issues Recommended Remedies in Section 201 Solar Trade CaseThis podcast is sponsored by Mission Solar Energy, a solar module manufacturer based in San Antonio, Texas. You can find out more about Mission’s American-made, high-power modules at missionsolar.com.Subscribe to The Energy Gang podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is changing up who advises him on science, giving more slots to people from the industry. Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender talk to Greenwire air quality reporter Sean Reilly, who got an early look at the names of the new advisers. President George H.W. Bush's EPA Administrator, Bill Reilly, explains his frustration with his party's stance on climate change science and policy in a preview of his interview with E&E News. And we share the best ideas for climate-themed Halloween costumes. "Who’s in, who’s out on advisory panels" (E&E Daily, 10/31/2017), by Sean Reilly: www.eenews.net/eedaily/stories/1060065109 "Pruitt signals an embrace of industry researchers" (Climatewire, 11/01/2017), by Scott Waldman: www.eenews.net/climatewire/2017/11/01/stories/1060065271

Since January, President Trump has ordered systematic rollbacks of Obama-era environmental regulations. He’s voiced an intent to focus on energy development and jobs over environmental regulation. Many of these rules were crafted by Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency under Gina McCarthy. She was E-P-A Administrator during his second term. They focused on taking strong steps against climate change. For Inside Energy, Wyoming Public Radio’s Cooper McKim spoke with McCarthy during her visit to Wyoming, and gets her reaction to these drastic changes.

Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks with Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender about current EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump, and their efforts to undo her greenhouse gas regulations, all over a Guinness. Image: Gina McCarthy talks climate over a Guinness. Photo by Camille von Kaenel.

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Former EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman says dropping out of the accord could undercut America's position in the world. Prior to that, Brian Levitt, OppenheimerFunds' senior investment strategist, says stocks are still cheap. Andrew Balls, PIMCO's CIO of global fixed income, says higher rates will come in the U.K. Finally, Steven Cohen, executive director of Columbia University's Earth Institute, says greenhouse gasses will decline no matter what Trump decides on the Paris Agreement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Former EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman says dropping out of the accord could undercut America's position in the world. Prior to that, Brian Levitt, OppenheimerFunds' senior investment strategist, says stocks are still cheap. Andrew Balls, PIMCO's CIO of global fixed income, says higher rates will come in the U.K. Finally, Steven Cohen, executive director of Columbia University's Earth Institute, says greenhouse gasses will decline no matter what Trump decides on the Paris Agreement.

Public health, economics, and environmental protection

Former EPA employee, Steve Fishman and Mid America Regional Council’s Matt Riggs join us landfill diversion through recycling and other things. Steve Fishman is a former EPA employee, with a […] The post Reduce Your Waste appeared first on KKFI.

Former EPA deputy administrator and guest lecturer in the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Bob Sussman joins Emma Crow-Willard to discuss the Clean Power Plan. The Clean Power Plan is the first federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generating power plants. The plan will help the United States meet its Paris … Continue reading A Conversation with Robert Sussman →