Osprey Orielle Lake of the Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus

Listen in to Osprey Orielle Lake, Founder and President of the Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus, as she speaks about her recent panel discussion participation, regarding the Keystone Pipeline controversy. What did prominent women in the green economy say on the issue? Since “women are the most negatively affected and most intricate to the solutions,” how… Continue reading Osprey Orielle Lake of the Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus

Karina Edmonds of the Department of Energy

Dr. Karina Edmonds, Technology Transfer Coordinator for the Department of Energy, speaks about innovations from the National Laboratories that are solving our energy challenges.   Listen to Dr. Karina Edmonds to learn how these inventions come to market and what entrepreneurs can learn from them  

Rebecca Blank, Deputy Secretary of Commerce

GCR host Joan Michelson spoke with Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank at the 2013 DC Auto Show about the dearth of women in the auto industry – 1.8% on the shop floor and about 20% in offices – and what can be done about it.

Hilary Fordwich of AOC Key Solutions

Hilary Fordwich, host of the weekly television program Government Contracting Weekly and SVP of AOC Key Solutions, is a nationally renowned expert on government contracting. Listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson find out in this engaging conversation with government contracting expert Hilary Fordwich, host of the weekly television program Government Contracting Weekly and… Continue reading Hilary Fordwich of AOC Key Solutions

Rebecca Lefton of the Center for American Progress

Listen to Rebecca Lefton of the Center for American Progress discuss climate change policy, and why it’s a matter of national security. What’s the real impact of climate change policy? 

Kathy Loftus of Whole Foods

With the recent acquisition of Whole Foods Market by Amazon, it’s a good time to listen to Green Connections Radio host’s fascinating conversation with Whole Foods Markets’ Global Head of Sustainable Facilities, Kathy Loftus. Kathy initiated some innovative strategies to reduce the enormous energy consumption of the retailer’s 420 stores and myriad other buildings. How… Continue reading Kathy Loftus of Whole Foods

Michael Washburn of Nestle Waters

Listen to Michael Washburn, VP of Sustainability for Nestlé Waters talk about reinventing recycling…and how Nestle is collaborating with its competitors to do it. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Click here to email us, post on Facebook or post on LinkedIn.

Susan Fallon of MONSTER.COM

Listen to Monster.com VP Susan Fallon talk with Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson about the thousands of job opportunities in energy and the green economy and how to find them and stand out. Here are links to websites for green jobs postings – and some include training: www.monster.com www.greenbiz.com www.sustainablebusiness.com www.cewd.org the greenjobsbank.com eco.org… Continue reading Susan Fallon of MONSTER.COM

Joan Michelson Appears on “Circles of Change: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It”

Joan Michelson appeared on the live radio/webstream show “Circles of Change: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It” from 10-noon Pacific (1-3 Eastern) on http://www.1041thetruth.com/ and Southern Arizona Journal Broadcasting’s 104.1 FM. Dr. Zara Larsen is in her fifth season (approaching 300 shows and 700 podcasts) with the assistance of quite a roster of guests from… Continue reading Joan Michelson Appears on “Circles of Change: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It”

Jaime Carlson of the Dept of Energy tells us about financial incentives for energy efficient buildings.

Find out about financial incentives for increasing the energy efficiency of your home or buildings, from Jaime Carlson the top financial advisor for the U.S. Energy Department. For more information on the financial incentives in your area, Jaime Carlson recommended the following websites: www.dsireusa.org and www.eere.energy.gov.