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-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today is our 23rd episode in this series - Featuring 2 experts on Green and Sustainable Technology … you won't want to miss this broadcast!   John Barrie edits Sustainable Design Update and is also a contributing writer for EcoGeek - one of the top 10 ecologically themed websites. John is an experienced architect; he conducts workshops on energy efficient design, architectural design, indoor air quality, facilities management and new building technologies. His life purpose in helping the world’s impoverished people has led him to dedicate his time to a group called Appropriate Technology Collaborative . Green2Gold (an international non-profit organization) founder, Alan Tratner , discusses the organization & the important work it accomplishes. Alan is a well-spoken, talented and passionate man; ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “T he goal was to challenge the next generation, young people, to make a difference for extreme poverty and injustice in the world   …to connect people who need something to live for, with people who just need something to live. …we see young people challenged to do something, to start an organization, we have story after story of people who have been impacted by this project. …You can make a difference, but expect difficulties - don’t expect it to be easy sailing. …Empowerment is the way to go. …People are just as intelligent and just as capable no matter where you go – it is just a matter of circumstances, resources and education or environment… They are waiting for a chance, or an opportunity. A lot of times people can get overwhelmed with all the need out there – but the best thing is to put your time into the thing that breaks your heart and combine that with what you love to do. …It seems like so few people are doing...

 --  Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today is our 23rd episode in this series - Featuring 2 experts on: Green and ethical music.     Michael White  of Raven Bear Drums was a professional hockey player, who once played for the Detroit redwings, among other teams – but when that career ended he became lost and depressed and in this state of disorientation issues from the past crept back in his mind and he spent some time on the street. Michael grew up outside of his culture in a foster home, and he now works to build a gap between the aboriginal world, the world on the street, and the rest of the world. He shares his passion for making a difference and closes with a beautiful poem about adoption. Today he is an artist, musician & performer; he facilitates drum building & culture bridging work...

 -- Positive News -- *source: http://www.unep.org/ccac/Media/LaunchofSolidWastePartnership/tabid/102246/Default.aspx The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the Clinton Climate Initiative/C-40, the World Bank , and the Global Methane Initiative are launching a groundbreaking partnership to reduce methane and black carbon pollutants from municipal solid waste.  U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern had some comments on this new project: " This initiative encapsulates perfectly what we're trying to do with the newly launched Climate and Clean Air Coalition. Countries, cities, the World Bank, and civil society partnering together to make real-world, scaled-up reductions of 'short-lived climate pollutants,' which cause some 30% of current warming. With this solid waste initiative, we're making a big dent in the third-largest source of methane worldwide, and, at the same time, improving the health and environment of local commun...

-- Quote of the Day --  “… I loved the idea of creating a world and characters that people can relate to and a lot of times we can tell emotional truths in a fictional way that you can’t tell in reality. In reality I think people hide a lot of things, but in fiction it allows the writer and reader to explore those deeper emotions than they would otherwise. …I usually a beginning and an end in my head of where I want the story to go; but during the writing the characters sort of take the story where they want to go. I’ll allow a certain amount of flexibility – maybe a certain character that I thought would do one thing, ends up doing something else because as you are writing you get to know the characters better. …it is much more cheaper, and greener to start with an e-book first (before going into print) and that is where most of your money will come in from. …I think writers can impact the world in so many ways. For myself, I focus on wildlife conservation, environ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “Every successful, happy person will confirm  that the main reason for their success  is that they are doing what they love to do.  …Work is too often viewed as punishment  – because of this attitude,  we don’t do our jobs with dignity  and we refuse to discover ways to make our work challenging and enjoyable.  If you are going to strive for true happiness,  you have to change your attitude toward work.”  ~ Darrell Knoch; Mastering a Healthy Self-image    -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Burt Berlowe is an award-winning author and journalist who specializes in writing and publishing the stories of ordinary people involved in social change. His latest book - The Compassionate Rebel Revolution: Ordinary People Changing...

  Environmental Pollution: A Global Phenomenon By Shakti Singh Rathore  The hydroelectric power station in the northern part of India near a river was a center point of debate among the many environmental issues facing India certain years ago. Many environmental activists were adamant on preventing the building of the dam. The reason was that the building of the dam can create pollution in the nearby areas including vegetation, wild life, flora and fauna. The struggle between the activists and the government continued for several years was a main environmental issue in the leading newspapers of the country. The above cited incident is one of the many cases of environmental degradation caused by human beings. There are many issues which needs immediate concern like the global warming, endangered species, Ozone layer depletion, water pollution, air pollution and the land pollution. Various efforts like formation of organizations at global and cou...