Republican Convention Goes Green
As contradictory as it may seem, this year’s Republican convention will be going green. While the delegates will be debating environmental issues such as global warming, the convention hall in Minneapolis is transforming into a center of eco-friendliness.
How the GOP Is Getting Eco-Friendly
Some of the new changes include recycled-fiber carpet around the stages and booth made from sustainably harvested wood, energy efficient lighting, banners printed with soy-based inks, biodegradable plates, water made from petroleum-free containers and composted food. There is even an option to Read the rest…
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speaks About Environment, Health and Democracy
Running Time: 58 min 47 sec
From: March 3, 2005
Location: UC Berkeley, California
Environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the impact that changes in the environment can have on health, in the Seventh Annual Rhoda Goldman Distinguished Lecture in Health Policy at UC Berkeley. Series: “Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.”
I think recycling is like going to church — you show up once a week, it makes you feel good, and you’ve done your duty. Then you can get back to all the fun of sinning!
Let me ask you this: do you honestly know where all those newspapers go after you drop them off at the recycling center, or where you soda pop bottles end up after you put them in the blue recycling containers? Read the rest…
