Green Sense Radio

Lisa Bronner talks about Dr. Bronner's 75-year-old company philosophy, and why it's a soap-maker with soul.

David Andrews, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, discusses how PFA chemicals affect the water supply and our health. He describes his research and the source of harmful chemicals, the lack of drinking water standards, and the influence of the chemical industry. Is the EPA doing enough? The news isn't all negative, but we should still be concerned.

David Andrews, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, talks about the use of chemicals in society. 

There's a clean energy manufacturing boom, partly because of increasing manufacturing of hybrids, electric vehicles, and batteries. Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, is back on the show to talk about the challenges of vehicle sales and distribution, how the EV and hybrids market is busier, manufacturing and retail costs, how much consumers can pay, fake news, and much more.

Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, explains what kinds of electric vehicles are now in demand. 

Some manufacturers want to create laws that prohibit consumers from repairing e-bikes themselves. Maddie Stone, reporter with Grist, describes what e-bikes and e-scooters are, and how their batteries are charged. She explains why e-bikes are a good substitution for gas-powered or electric vehicles, and how they can be repaired and recycled.

Maddie Stone, reporter with Grist, says we should fix our technology instead of throwing it away.

There is a kinder, gentler alternative to the traditional predatory venture capital approach. John McDonald, Managing Entrepreneur at NEXT Studios, talks about his own experience and what it takes to have a successful business. He discusses what works and what doesn't with venture capital. He also describes the other tools that NEXT Studios offers to help grow your startup.

There's a different model for funding sustainable ideas. John McDonald, Managing Entrepreneur at NEXT Studios, discusses alternatives to the traditional predatory venture capital approach.

Energy is not just about power plants and poles anymore. Autumn Proudlove, Associate Director of Policy and Markets at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, talks about how customers are becoming active participants in the grid, not just users of electricity.