Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
March 9, 2011
Dissecting Climate Legislation Issues with E2’s Dr. Bob Epstein
California Proposition 23, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was defeated this past year. "Yes" voters were hoping to create new jobs within the state, while "no" voters feared dirtier air statewide and a hindrance on the state's clean energy industry.
March 7, 2011
Living the Greenest Possible Lifestyle with Author Margaret Hyde
Margaret Hyde is not only an eco-author, but also an eco-homeowner in Southern California. Her home became the first LEED Platinum-certified remodel in the U.S.
February 25, 2011
Making Informed Green Choices with ‘Planet Home’ Author Jeffrey Hollender
Jeffrey Hollender returns to “Green is Good” to discuss his latest book, Planet Home, and explain the challenges the earth will face ahead. He feels that now is the time that everyone must ramp up efforts to conserve and reuse — from teachers and children, to politicians and business leaders. Though Hollender says that consumers, […]
February 25, 2011
Creating a Voice for Earth-Friendly Business with ASBC’s David Levine
David Levine, co-founder and Executive Director of the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), was a visionary from the council’s conceptualization in 2009 as a voice for earth-friendly businesses in the realms of public policy and media. The council started with six member organizations, and in less than two years has ballooned to 28 organizations representing […]
February 23, 2011
Creating Eco-Friendly Charcoal with Green Hearts Briquettes’ Alexandre Soler-My
Green Hearts' briquettes are 100% natural and carbon neutral — each is made with certified planted eucalyptus trees in an eco-friendly factory using minimal energy and resources, producing very little pollution.
February 21, 2011
Uncovering Past Civilizations with Ancient Tomorrow’s JJ Yosh
Yosh is the host of the upcoming TV adventure series 'Ancient Tomorrow.' During an expedition to Bolivia, Yosh got into the history of ancient sites and exploration of natural habitats.
February 16, 2011
Greening Nonprofits with Connect the Dots’ Maikhanh Nguyen
Connect the Dots' efforts focus on reducing the amount of energy, water and waste that these organizations create.
February 14, 2011
Eating Raw and Healthy with Eco-Chef Bryan Au
Au coined the term "Eco Green Cuisine" because all of his recipes are raw and organic — there is no heating, no pollution and no chemicals. It is simply tasty, healthy food.
February 9, 2011
Creating Eco-Awareness Campuswide with UNT’s Dr. Todd Spinks
Dr. Spinks brings extensive environmental experience to UNT, including working for the EPA in Dallas-Ft. Worth on climate change effects and awareness.
February 7, 2011
Utilizing Electricity More Efficiently with Schneider Electric’s Shon Anderson
More than 51% of all electricity is wasted, and Schneider is changing that stat to reflect a more effective grid. Now the company is turning its focus to the University of North Texas.
January 28, 2011
The Beauty of the Right Ingredients with Kiss My Face’s Bob MacLeod
Bob MacLeod co-founded Kiss My Face after simply being inspired by a generous bar of olive oil soap in Upstate New York in the late 1970s. After a year or so of making natural soaps, earth-friendly lotion followed, and the company began an unintentional eco-revolution starting in the early ’80s. Fast-forward to today, and Kiss […]
January 28, 2011
Green Beauty in the Celebrity World with Green Beauty Expert Paige Padgett
Celebrities looking to green their beautification process turn to Paige Padgett, Hollywood’s foremost green beauty expert. Padgett’s motivation is twofold: To beautify in a safe manner, and to be kind to our surroundings. Most beauty products contain synthetics, dyes, fragrance and other harmful chemicals that can be detrimental to our health and the planet. “For […]
