Funding Eco-Start-ups – April Richards, EPA SBIR Program

With Congress poised to review President Trump’s proposal to cut the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 31%, it’s important to look at what the  EPA does. One of the coolest EPA programs is the Small Business Innovation Grant (SBIR) program that provides much-needed seed funds to very early stage start-ups. Listen to… Continue reading Funding Eco-Start-ups – April Richards, EPA SBIR Program

Nature Walks 4 Kids – Alisha Camacho, Anacostia Unplugged

This season, we all seek to venture out to nature….Imagine all you’ve know is streets. Imagine that as a result, you’re afraid of nature….as an unknown. Imagine a mentor takes you to the river for the first time, and hikes along the river, and your eyes open…. That’s what Alisha Camacho is doing with her… Continue reading Nature Walks 4 Kids – Alisha Camacho, Anacostia Unplugged

States Innovating Energy – Catherine Williams, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

With the Trump administration cutting energy innovation and climate change initiatives, and saying that the states can pick up the slack, it’s a good time to re-air our enlightening episode with a woman on the front lines of a state leading the way: Catherine Williams of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MCEC). From solar energy… Continue reading States Innovating Energy – Catherine Williams, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Local Resilience – Nicole Ferrini, Chief Resilience Officer, El Paso, Texas

“Listen for the unexpected,”. As the new administration seeks to cut climate change budgets nationwide, Mother Nature doesn’t wait, so local communities are left having to take action regardless of what the federal government does. So, we’re talking with folks on the front lines in our communities who are doing great work. This episode in… Continue reading Local Resilience – Nicole Ferrini, Chief Resilience Officer, El Paso, Texas

Speaking 4 Your Career – Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women Public Speakers

“Every time they put a woman on stage, they are encouraging a woman in the audience to think of them as a female-friendly company,” Bobbie Carlton Does your company have an equal number of female and male speakers? When was the last time you spoke at an event, as either a panelist, host, moderator or… Continue reading Speaking 4 Your Career – Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women Public Speakers

Summer Eco-Travel – Geoff Bolan, Sustainable Travel Inc.

Before you set off on your next summer vacation, you’ll want to hear Geodd Bolan’s tips for reducing the environmental impact of your journey. So, listen to this enlightening conversation between Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson and Geoff Bolan, CEO of Sustainable Travel International. This originally aired during a past Christmas week, so you… Continue reading Summer Eco-Travel – Geoff Bolan, Sustainable Travel Inc.

State Energy Trend? – Betsy McCorkle, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

Threat to Renewable Energy Standards? N.C. votes on new legislation that could be a trend, so it’s a good time to re-air our interview with Betsy McCorkle, head of governmental affairs at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA). The new legislation “ aims to reshape the relationship between traditional utilities and renewable energy providers”… Continue reading State Energy Trend? – Betsy McCorkle, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

At Risk in the Nat’l Labs – Dr. Karina Edmonds, Tech Transfer, Dept of Energy

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Socially Responsible Investing – Barbara Krumsiek, Calvert Investments

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Tackling CO2 with ARPA-E – Laura Nereng of 3M

Engaging, enlightening and entertaining interviews with innovators and leaders in energy, clean tech and sustainability – featuring mostly women. Green Connections Radio helps you “live green, work green, earn green.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Read More