Go Green Radio

Climate change is amplifying existing inequities that disproportionately affect students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. What’s more, these students — many of whom lack consistent access to clean air and water and safe housing — are at greater risk of exposure to pollution that can worsen asthma and other health issues. They’re increasingly and understandably anxious about the climate...

Schools in many parts of the U.S. are ill-equipped to deal with record-breaking heat during the school year, and that is adversely impacting student health and learning. Tune in as we speak with Autumn Burton, Senior Associate of Climate, Health, and Environment at the Federation of American Scientists, and Hailey Gibbs, Ph.D., associate director of Early Childhood Policy at the Center for American Progress, as we discuss how to pr...

From the acclaimed environmentalist, Bill McKibben, Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan’s electric grid in a year to the world’s sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural g...

For over three decades, James Twyman has been a global force for peace, leading millions of people in synchronized peace meditations across the world. As a New York Times bestselling author, he has written 24 books, including The Moses Code, and recorded 22 music albums, selling over 350,000 copies. Beyond his work as an author and musician, James is a filmmaker, having directed or produced seven feature films, includi...

A spectacular blend of graphic memoir and climate activism, Holler uses contemporary and visceral storytelling to highlight the lives of six frontline resisters to the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia. Author Elizabeth Rush writes “Few books illustrate what collective resistance looks like––the pain that sparks it, and the love that fuels it––Holler is a thoughtful addition to this growing, and necessary, canon.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance schools, campus ecology, and emerging technologies. The District is focused on three overarching sustainability goals: 100% Clea...

In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding journey, and for professionals who will be needed to support these rebuilding efforts. Tune in as we talk with Heather Rosenberg who leads Arup...

In 2024, Congress made a historic investment in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today’s episode, Jill Buck, founder and CEO of the Go Green Initiative and host of Go Green Radio, will discuss GGI’s plans to dramatically increase the number of school d...

In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding journey, and for professionals who will be needed to support these rebuilding efforts. Tune in as we talk with Heather Rosenberg who leads Arup...

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance schools, campus ecology, and emerging technologies. The District is focused on three overarching sustainability goals: 100% Clean ...

In 2024, Congress made a historic investment in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today’s episode, Jill Buck, founder and CEO of the Go Green Initiative and host of Go Green Radio, will discuss GGI’s plans to dramatically increase the numbe...

A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad swath of the economy, including the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA), Change Chemistry, the American Cleaning Institute, the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), and the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), have ...

A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad swath of the economy, including the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA), Change Chemistry, the American Cleaning Institute, the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), and the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), have ...