Save the Pine Bush's volunteers worked for decades to preserve the Albany, New York, Pine Bush through the use of litigation and education. The Albany Pine Bush is globally rare pine barrens ecosystem and home many rare species, including the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly.
Save the Pine Bush has sustained itself for forty years by inviting everyone to join them for monthly vegetarian lasagna dinners. Each dinner features a speaker on the Pine Bush or other environmental issue, including climate change, solid waste issues, or other important topics.
If you cannot make it to the delicious dinner, you are welcome to hear the speakers on the podcast!
Entomologist John Cryan discusses the ongoing struggle to protect the Long Island Pine Bush from development despite existing preservation efforts, in an interview.
20 Feb 2020
Christian Grigoraskos from Extinction Rebellion - Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (And What to Do About It)
Christian Grigoraskos from Extinction Rebellion discusses the urgent climate crisis, explores the psychology of climate change, and proposes solutions inspired by social movements in this interview.
16 Jan 2020
Tina Lieberman and Paul Tick - A Burning Issue
Tina Lieberman and Paul Tick discuss the dangers of Lafarge's proposed tire burning in Ravena, highlighting the hazardous chemicals released and the activists' efforts to ban it, in this interview.
21 Nov 2019
Hugh Johnson speaks about How Trump could ruin our National Weather Service and trump our chances to reverse climate change for good
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson discusses Donald Trump's potential damage to the National Weather Service and its impact on reversing climate change in this interview.
17 Oct 2019
Merton Simpson speaks about Fighting Environmental Racial Injustice
Activist Merton Simpson discusses fighting environmental racial injustice and banning flavored tobacco products, highlighting the intersection of public health and racial equity in an interview.
15 Oct 2019
Waste Reduction and Recycling: Neil Seldman, PhD.
Neil Seldman, PhD, discusses transitioning the Capital District from landfills to zero waste through restructuring and localizing solid waste management systems in this interview.
19 Sept 2019
Doug Bullock speaks about Environmental Legislation in Albany County
Legislator Doug Bullock discusses environmental legislation in Albany County, including pollinator-friendly policies and clean air initiatives, in an interview with Save the Pine Bush.
22 Aug 2019
Lou Ismay speaks about The Environmental Forum
Lou Ismay recounts the history of the Environmental Forum at the University of Albany and the student-led Protect Your Environment club during a Save the Pine Bush dinner, revealing the group's origins.
20 Jun 2019
The Commission’s Analysis of Pyramid Crossgates Building Proposal in the Pine Bush
Neil A. Gifford, Conservation Director, discusses the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission's analysis of Pyramid Crossgates' apartment proposal and its potential impact on the Pine Bush ecosystem, including the Karner Blue butterfly corridor, in this interview.
16 May 2019
Done with Dunn Landfill: Negative Impacts of Dunn C/D Dump Operations
David Ellis and Lou Sebesta discuss the negative impacts of the Dunn Landfill operations on the Rensselaer community, while George Keleshian presents his zero energy systems to reduce fossil fuel usage in this interview episode.
18 Apr 2019
Honoring Lou Ismay — Revolution for the Environment — Past and Future
Lou Ismay is honored alongside George Keleshian and Steve Coyle as they discuss the past and future of environmental revolution, highlighting resilient communities, clean water, and urban planning.
21 Mar 2019
The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster: Public Betrayal, Justice Denied
Author Bruce Campbell discusses the regulatory failures behind the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster and its unjust aftermath, while Dominick Calsolaro shares insights on oil train hazards in the Albany area; this is an interview.
21 Feb 2019
Health Effects of the ANSWERS Plant Pollution and The Proposed Sheridan Hollow Gas-Fired Power Power Plant
Former NYS Wildlife Pathologist Ward Stone and Keith Shue examine the health and environmental impacts of pollution from the ANSWERS garbage incinerator and a proposed gas-fired power plant, highlighting potential dangers.
17 Jan 2019
The Rapp Road Historical Association
Anne Pope, Reverend Sam Johnson, and Stephanie Woodard discuss the Great Migration of African-Americans from Shabuta, Mississippi, to Albany's South End and Rapp Road, highlighting the historical significance that led to the Rapp Road Historical Association's placement on the NYS and National Historic Registries; this is an interview.
27 May 2018
The Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant in Lincoln Park
Dan Van Riper discusses Albany's proposed sewage treatment plant in Lincoln Park, detailing its potential impact on the ravine, the Hudson River, and the combined sewage and storm water overflow.
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John Cryan
Christian Grigoraskos
Tina Lieberman
Paul Tick
Hugh Johnson
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