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“Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of some natural disasters….. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly recommends that pre-­incident planning be documented,” says a brand new report from the EPA. In other words: prepare for the imminent consequences of climate change-related natural disasters and extreme weather events.  But how?… Continue reading Making Your Community Resilient – Climate Scientist Rawlings Miller on How to Prepare for Climate Change

We did it! In case you missed it, the event Joan Michelson and Green Connections Media produced and moderated last week at the Newseum celebrating 100 years of women voting – the centennial of the 19th Amendment – was a big hit! Thank you to the Newseum for being fabulous hosts and to Politico’s Women… Continue reading Women Journalists Trailblazing for Women’s Right to Vote – Newseum Event on the 19th Amendment Centennial with Top Political Reporters

“Big companies need people to stay inside and change the culture from the inside, because that’s where a lot of the market power sits,”  As record heats spread across the U.S. (and the globe), air conditioning systems and the power systems they depend upon are getting a workout. These HVAC systems – heating, cooling and… Continue reading Driving Eco-Innovation in Industrial Products – Rasha Hasaneen, Ingersoll Rand

With 6 extreme weather events costing over $1 billion each in 2019 already (as of early July), we know we need to adapt to this new normal caused by climate change. But how? A new The Resilience Center is embracing this challenge, with a goal of reaching one billion people with resilience solutions by 2030..… Continue reading Climate Resilience Action – Kathy Baughman McLeod, Atlantic Council

It’s important to remember the national security implications of climate change. Listen to Joan Michelson’s fascinating (and a bit frightening) interview with former Deputy Secretary of Defense, and former Senior Vice President and General Counsel and Military Advisor at CNA, a top national security think tank, Sherri Goodman on how climate relates to national security.… Continue reading Climate as National Security Issue – Sherri Goodman, Former former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

If you’re planning your Labor Day or holiday travel plans, Listen to this interview of Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson with Costa Christos of National Geographic Travel with important tips. You’ll  hear: The difference between “eco-tourism” and “sustainable travel.”What to look for in places you want to stay.How to travel cheaper. What’s included?Sustainable systems… Continue reading Eco-Travel – Costa Christos, National Geographic Travel

“There’s endless innovation in this area (of sustainable products) because it’s where people are focused essentially. When you think of values or voting with your dollars, this is one of the very first things people would think of…These products are not a compromise but an improvement in functionality.” Jules Pieri on Green Connections Radio Jules… Continue reading Building a Business with Care – Jules Pieri, CEO, The Grommet