The Organic View

Human beings have harnessed solar energy since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar energy technologies include solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity and solar architecture, which can make considerable contributions to solving some of the most urgent problems the world now faces. Although it is one of the cleanest methods of energy, there have been a myriad of problems with solar tech. Is solar merely a lost cause or is there a lucrative future ahead? Israeli solar expert, Arik Ring thinks so! In fact, there are some emerging solar technologies that are booming! In this segment of The Clean Energy View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to solar energy expert, Arik Ring about Solar Energy’s Past, Present & Future. Stay tuned!

Seasoned energy expert Arik Ring M.Sc. is a solar and cleantech consultant based in Israel and is currently teaching courses on solar energy. His areas of expertise include: developing solar and clean-tech systems, creative solutions, choosing the best technologies for a site or for investment, joint ventures, feasibility studies etc. He also consults on various solar technologies CSP, PV, CPV. Arik has a wide view on a variety of energy issues and is recognized as a leading expert with exceptional contribution to developing cutting edge solar technologies and initiating solar with biofuels programs. Arik volunteers at Non Profit Organizations promoting environmental, education and wellness issues. Arik is a highly sought after speaker and chair in various conferences and has been interviewed by TV, Radio, Press and Websites, with many published scientific and popular papers.

Each year, Mother Earth News magazine, the country's leading publication on self-sufficient living, hosts two fabulous events for the public, one in Puyallup, WA (June 2nd-3rd) and the other in Seven Springs, PA (Sept. 21-23rd).  They have planned hundreds of practical, hands-on demonstrations and workshops from the leading authorities on: Renewable Energy, Small-scale Agriculture,Gardening, Green Building, Green Transportation and Natural Health. Call 800-234-3368 for tickets.  While you're there, don't miss the music acts, eco-friendly marketplace, organic local food, beverages, outdoor equipment and livestock demonstrations. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by Brandy Ernzen who is the PR Manager for Ogden Publications. Growing up in a small Kansas town, her first forays into PR and marketing came from promoting 4-H events. Destined to leave the small town behind for the big city, Brandy studied advertising and broadcast management at the University of Kansas. She dreamed of setting the advertising world on fire by working on Nike’s account. Brandy didn’t make it to Madison Ave, but that’s OK. She’s really not that into power suits anyway. Brandy continues to promote Ogden’s environmental and rural lifestyle publications.

Just how much bottled water do you drink? Have you ever given it any thought that water is something that is free and plentiful; or is it? Is bottled water safer than tap water? Why is it that the giant beverage corporations are buying up land that host precious springs? What exactly is this doing to our environment? Is the surrounding eco-system being destroyed in the sake of capitalizing and exploiting this natural resource? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to author, Elizabeth Royte about the evolution of bottled water in our society and the politics of marketing something that is our birth right. Stay tuned!

There are 5.3 billion mobile subscribers (that’s 77 percent of the world population) and this number is growing every day, according to ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators database. Of 1.8 billion households worldwide, one third have internet access, compared to only one fifth five years ago. In developing countries, 25% of homes have a computer and 20% have Internet access, compared to 20% and 13%, respectively, 3 years ago. People take for granted that when they shop online, send emails or communicate with friends, they are using energy. The websites they use are powered by data centers around the globe and require an enormous amount of energy for cooling.

Stephen O'Donnell is globally recognized as an expert in Storage, Cloud, Data Centers, Managed Services, IT Security, Smart Grid, Big Data Analytics and Sustainability. He is an analyst and commentator, with a unique insight into the IT Industry and how it works end-to-end. With a career IT budget of over $30B he has led the delivery of some of the most significant global change programs of the last three decades. He was Global Head of Data Centres at British Telecom, the largest data centre operator in Europe. He is Chairman of Greenbang.com a Smart Grid and sustainability analyst firm.

As a subject matter expert, Steve is credited as the initiator of the Data Centre Maturity Model adopted by the Green Grid, Yahoo, eBay, Google and other major firms. This model is designed to drive sustainability and reduce the energy consumption of global data centers. He holds patents in extreme efficiency IT cooling technology.

In this segment of The Clean Energy View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Stephen O'Donnell about what data centers are doing to be more energy efficient and sustainable. Stay tuned!

The Children of Vietnam Veterans and Those Exposed To Agent Orange & Dioxin is an organization founded by children of Vietnam Veterans dedicated to finding justice, finding answers and offering support for the generational victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin. This is the first group of its kind because it was founded by children of Vietnam Veterans who desperately want our peers to no longer feel alone. They acknowledge the vast amount of people around the globe who have come into contact with Agent Orange such as Americans, Australians, Vietnamese, Koreans, Canadians, Japanese, People of Guam and many more.  Because the generational victims are rarely recognized, COVVHA seeks to collectively bring about change and make the voices of those affected heard.   Kelly L. Derricks is the daughter of deceased Vietnam Veteran Harry C. Mackel, Jr.  Harry died in 1982 at the age of 37 after being exposed to Agent Orange while serving two tours in Vietnam in addition to a tour on Johnston Island.  After serving with the United States Air Force, Harry went on to serve the City of Philadelphia as a highly regarded and awarded officer of the Stakeout Unit with the police department.  Kelly was only seven years old when her father died.   Kelly has been working as an independent Agent Orange/Dioxin advocate since early 2007.  She has expanded her work under the name “Truth Teller” to legislative areas, environment and agriculture, public speaking, blog authoring, and medical awareness, while tying everything back to encompass her main platform of seeking justice for those exposed. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Kelly Derricks. Stay tuned!

Is it possible to create a "Harmonious Society" in which there is a balance between the economy, society, and the environment? If so, what options do we have? How much regulation is actually needed? Can we successfully reduce emissions; insure the safety of workers and of the community? What measures can we take to minimize the amount of waste produced, energy consumed and better manage our most precious resources, land and water? Is there a way to  create a social value with workers, the community and shareholders?

In this segment of The Clean Energy View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to expert, Michael Gilbert to discuss the sustainability of cleantech. Bio: Michael H. Gilbert has over 20 years experience in Cleantech, Sustainability, and Energy Strategy. As an Independent Strategy and Business Consultant, he provides strategic advice and analysis on sustainability issues to corporations and investors. This includes companies in the following areas: algae bio-feedstock commercialization, concentrating solar power, carbon capture and air filtration, tidal energy, biomass to fuel, energy, power, biofuels, green buildings, waste management and recycling.

Mr. Gilbert worked as Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for Global Green Solutions, Inc. from 2007-2009. Prior to his tenure with Global Green Solutions, Inc., Mr. Gilbert worked for Pitney Bowes, Inc. as theManager for Futures Strategy, Corporate Strategy Department from 2005-2007 and as the Manager for Energy, Environment Health & Safety from 1998-2005. He worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency as a Manager for International Environmental Technical Assistance and as Project Manager for Hazardous Waste Remediation (Superfund).He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) and certified energy manager (CEM). Mr. Gilbert has an MBA from the University of Connecticut and an MS, Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

The United States of America is the greatest country on this earth. Our military serve us and fight for us so that we can continue to enjoy our freedom. But who is protecting our military from the corporations that continue to wreak havoc on our environment?

 

Semper Fi: Always Faithful follows Jerry Ensminger’s mission to expose the Marine Corps and force them to live up to their motto to the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and their families exposed to toxic chemicals.  His fight reveals a grave injustice at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune and a looming environmental crisis at military sites across the country.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host,June Stoyer will speak to Jerry Ensminger and talk about his mission to educate the public about this environmental nightmare! Stay Tuned!

Bees of all species, as well as other insects, are declining in numbers because of the increased use of agricultural chemicals, the destruction of their natural habitat and the accidental importation of diseases and parasites. As the population continues to decline, we need to do what we can to create food sources our pollinators. A Bee-Friendly Zone is a safe place where bees and other insects can nest, forage for pollen and nectar and go about their business without coming into contact with potentially toxic chemicals.

Phil Chandler, an activist, educator and radio show host of The Barefoot Beekeeper which is the most popular radio show about beekeeping has come up with a plan! Phil has recently launched his own initiative called www.beefriendlyzone.com which encourages people all over the world to create a pesticide, friendly environment that bees can safely exist. The site also serves as a hub for people to learn about beekeeping and connect with other like-minded people. 

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Beekeeping Expert and Radio Host, Phil Chandler, author of the Barefoot Beekeeper (http://www.biobees.com/) Stay tuned!

What exactly is veganism and can you get enough protein from a plant based diet? Yes, you can! In Dreena Burton’s The Everyday Vegan, you will find recipes for all aspects of meal-making appropriate for the entire family, as well as cooking and shopping tips, ingredient notes, and meal plan suggestions for holidays and special events. Each recipe contains nutritional analysis and health-conscious cooks will appreciate the lack of hydrogenated oils and very little refined flours and sugars.

Whether you are a lifelong vegan or someone wanting to experiment, The Everyday Vegan will help you discover amazing flavors without having to resort to animal products. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Dreena Burton to discuss her best-selling book, The EverydayVegan! Stay tuned!

In today’s world, it is impossible to avoid technology. We use it to make our coffee in the morning, text messages to friends, microwave food and work on laptops. We’re being zapped! Today 84 % of Americans own a cell phone, 89 million of us watch TV beamed in by satellite and we can’t sip a cup of coffee at our local cafe without being exposed to Wi-Fi. The very electronic innovations that have changed our lives are also exposing us, in ways big and small, to an unprecedented number of electromagnetic fields. Invisible pollution surrounds us 24/7, interrupting our bodies’ natural flow of energy. And for some, that pollution has reached the point of toxicity, causing fatigue, irritability, weakness, and even illness.

But we don’t have to simply surrender. Ann Louise Gittleman brings forth the latest research into electromagnetic fields to create this groundbreaking guide for every citizen of the wireless age. With the proactive, levelheaded approach that has made her one of our most respected health experts, she not only clarifies the risks but also offers specific, step-by-step information for how anyone can minimize them. From where you place your sofa to when you use your cell phone to what you eat for dinner, Zapped is packed with strategies for avoiding and mitigating the damaging effects of electropollution. As she examines modern life room by room, device by device, Gittleman reveals a master plan for detoxifying your surroundings and protecting yourself and your family. We don’t need to abandon our homes or even give up our PDAs to be healthier and happier. Based on the latest scientific data, case studies, and Gittleman’s years of clinical practice, Zapped is an empowering guide to living safely with the gadgets we can’t live without. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by Ann Louise Gittleman.