Stevens on The River 93.9: Recent Episodes
Stevens Blanchard
I spoke with Nicholas Freudenberg about his new book.
**Nicholas Freudenberg’s Fighting for New York: Activism for Health and Social Justice Since the 1960s offers a universal blueprint for communities nationwide. All cities face the same reality: public health is profoundly shaped by housing, wages, clean air, and criminal justice. By framing these struggles as core health issues, this book delivers actionable, cross-movement strategies to help local advocates build healthier, more equitable hometowns everywhere.
What’s in this book:**
- A chapter-by-chapter framework built around the questions every campaign must answer: How do you define the problem? How do you engage your community? How do you choose tactics — and know when they've worked?
- Case studies of nine major New York campaigns across housing, labor, food, environmental justice, reproductive rights, and mass incarceration
- An honest accounting of activist failures and missed opportunities, not just victories
- Cross-cutting lessons from six decades of campaigns, translated into actionable guidance for today that travels well beyond New York City
- A closing call for the people of New York and other cities to create a people's movement for health — a shared agenda across movements that have too often worked in silos
I spoke with Dartmouth Health Youth Operator Program Coordinator Heather Hill about Teen Driving in New Hampshire. NHTeenDrivers.com for more information.
I spoke with Matt Vita and Chris Gramuglia about the Vermont Film Festival and their work on the upcoming film "Bear Dude".
For 25 years, Killington Uncorked has celebrated mountain hospitality, local flavor, craft beverages and summer in Killington. What began as a community celebration has evolved into one of the region’s signature summer traditions.
https://killingtonuncorked.org/
At LOH this weekend!
A comical feast that celebrates the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family musical brings everyone’s favorite delightfully dark clan to the stage in a fresh, original story.
Wednesday Addams, now grown, has fallen in love with a charming young man from a “normal” family, one her parents have never met. When she confides in Gomez and asks him to keep a secret from Morticia, chaos ensues. As the Addamses host a fateful dinner for their daughter’s new boyfriend and his parents, secrets unravel, relationships are tested, and nothing will ever be the same.
I Spoke with Morgan Brophy, President and CEO of the Upper Valley Business Alliance about its role in the UV and Leb Fest on September 19th.
https://www.uppervalleybusinessalliance.com/
I spoke with Jean Carlan, roller skating advocate, about the upcoming Juneteenth Roller Disco.
Alyssa Hughes swung by the studio to offer some insight on clarity vs chaos in our lives.
https://www.alyssahugheslifecoaching.com/
Sam from Keep It Simple Cleanouts dropped by to share information about his business.
https://www.kiscleanouts.com/
Hannah and Dawson popped in the studio to chat about the exciting lineup this year at Colburn park in Lebanon.
https://lebanonnh.gov/246/Recreation-Arts-and-Parks
I spoke with Terry Barber about his show coming to the Lebanon Opera House on Saturday, May 16th at 7pm.
Touring with a world-class band of award-winning musicians, Terry Barber (lead vocalist) has created this performance to celebrate one of rock’s most inimitable performers of all time. Barber, a noted singer and former member of the Grammy-winning group Chanticleer, has performed on many of the world’s most storied stages.
Mercury features some of Queen’s most beloved songs, including “We Are the Champions,” “The Show Must Go On,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Somebody to Love,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Under Pressure,” “Love of My Life,” “Hammer to Fall,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “Who Wants to Live Forever,” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Use code “Mercury10” to save $10 on tickets!
I spoke with Melinda Carpenter of One Credit Union and Don Dutton of David's House about a special Karaoke event on Saturday, May 23rd at The Newport Moose Lodge.
James Montgomery joined me to talk about a benefit fundraiser event for a local food pantry serving the Plymouth area and will be celebrating the birthdays that week of performers James Montgomery and Danny Klein.
Loaded with high-energy, high-octane blues and rock, the Rock n’ Roll Circus is an explosive show that will be “Nothin’ but a House Party”. This great line-up features 3 Grammy nominees, 2 New England Music Hall of Fame inductees, 1 Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee, a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, and more.
The line-up features Jon Butcher, known for his days of Johanna Wild, Jon Butcher Axis, Barefoot Servants, and performing on Experience Hendrix tours. Jon is one of the most influential performers in Boston, having toured the country opening for the J. Geils Band, Def Leppard, Rush, and the Scorpions among others
Former J. Geils Band bassist Danny Klein will also be on hand.
Also joining the party is Johnny A., a Grammy nominee, Boston Music Award winner, and Boston Music Hall of Fame inductee, whose career spans acclaimed solo work, performances with Peter Wolf’s band, and his time in the Rock & Roll HoF band the Yardbirds.
The show though would not be complete without the presence of New England Blues Legend, James Montgomery.
A musician of many talents, James, is an iconic figure in blues music for over 40 years, is an accomplished blues harpist, singer, front man and bandleader, lending these talents to his own band, The James Montgomery Band, and to countless sessions and tours over the years with the likes of Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, James Brown and so many others it would take multiple pages to list them all. He’s also hosted his own syndicated blues radio show, interviewing and playing the music of numerous blues and blues-rock luminaries.
James was inducted in 2018 into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame and into the New England Music Hall of Fame in September 2021.
I spoke with Matt Taylor and Erin Caricofe of the Upper Valley Haven about their ongoing food drive and the need for food assistance in the Upper Valley.
I spoke with Ronan Donovan about his career as a visual storyteller and his insolvent with the Hanover Conservation Society.
I spoke with Bailey Ray of WISE about the tough subject of domestic violence.
Domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking happen everywhere, including the Upper Valley. WISE advocates are here to listen and support you. We know that you can make your own decisions when you have information and support. You are the expert in your life.
All WISE Advocacy is confidential and free.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 866-348-WISE
I spoke with volunteers and surviving family members of Alzheimer's victims, John Bouton and Kathy Harvard.
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® ; now the Alzheimer's Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer's.
While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.
I spoke with John Flynn about his upcoming performance at the Hartford Dismas House October 18th.
John Flynn is an American singer-songwriter and activist known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on behalf of the lost and the lonely, the shackled and scarred. His career has embodied an authentic troubadour odyssey that moved legendary folk DJ Gene Shay to call Flynn "the most quintessential folk singer in my life", and Deana McCloud, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma to write, "John Flynn is the real deal. His work follows in the footsteps of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Kris Kristofferson, and other social justice troubadours as he speaks the truth and gives a voice to society's disenfranchised. His work fills your heart and opens your eyes as he continues to walk the walk of a true advocate for equality, justice, and peace."
High Horses fosters a community where horse and human interactions improve lives. I spoke with Alex Keats about their work.
I spoke with Sharon Miller-Dombroski about her work with Dismas House in Hartford Vermont.
I spoke with author and professor Carlo Rotella about his new book.
An eloquent and moving story about the value and the pleasures of intellectual exploration—and why it matters beyond the classroom.
At a time when college students and their parents often question the “return on investment” from humanities courses, accomplished feature writer and English professor Carlo Rotella invites us into the minds of a group of skeptical first-year students who are ultimately transformed by a required literature class. In WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF THIS?: Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics (September 2, 2025; UC Press) he follows thirty-three students through his class to provide an intimate look at teaching and learning from their perspectives as well as his own. The students’ reluctance—”How does this get me a job?”—transforms into insight as they wrestle with challenging books, share ideas, discover how to think critically, and form a community. In all these ways, they learn how to extract meaning from the world around them, an essential life skill. Confronting skeptics of higher education, this compassionate and inspiring book reveals the truth of what students actually experience in college.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carlo Rotella is Professor of English at Boston College. A regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, he has written books about cities, boxing, music, and literature.
I had the opportunity to speak with Jock Bartley of the band Firefall about the band and their upcoming performance at The Flying Monkey in Plymouth, NH.
I spoke with the CEO of West Central Behavioral Health, Lori Shibinette, about suicide awareness and prevention.
I Spoke with Jackie Stanley of the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society was founded in 1915 by Woodstock, Vermont, businessman Frank Mackenzie in memory of his wife, Lucy. Lucy was a caring woman with a “practical interest in humane work and in the various social and religious activities, which always appeal to one of her sympathies…(and a) readiness to do helpful things at every opportunity.” Mackenzie quietly worked to support those who needed help. Upon her death, Mackenzie’s husband established the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society to care for “abused (and neglected) children as well as animals including horses.”
In a large Victorian building at the center of Woodstock, Vermont, dogs, cats, horses, and children found a refuge where they lived in harmony, well-cared for, when the world let them down. Half a century later, the building moved to another location in Woodstock, and the need to serve children was no longer necessary.
Today, Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is one of the oldest continuously operating no-kill humane societies in the United States. After almost 100 years, and now located on 14 semi-wooded acres in West Windsor, so much has changed, yet the heart of Lucy Mackenzie remains the same.
I spoke with Rachael and Matt from the Upper Valley Aquatic Center about new developments at UVAC and upcoming events.
I spoke with volunteer Chad Blodgett about his work with the Sullivan County Humane Society.
I spoke with founder and CEO of Positive Tracks, Nini Meyer, about the engaging work they do with youth around the country.
Funnies for Fuzzies is a comedy show to benefit the Sullivan County Humane Society on August 30th.
I spoke with the executive director of the Upper Valley Humane Society, Raylynn Bradigan.
The Vermont Film Festival strives to showcase Vermont businesses and products while programming impactful films that spark meaningful conversation in the central Vermont region. Our sponsorship budget supports our efforts to expand the reach of our festival and elevate the level of talent and programming we can bring into our beautiful region. https://www.vermontfilmfestival.com
Get ready to uncork the excitement and dive into the heart of summer at Killington Uncorked! Hosted by the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA), this beloved annual event isn’t just about wine—it’s a full-on celebration of flavor, fun, and the stunning beauty of Killington. As one of KPAA’s three major fundraising events, every sip supports the local community and the Killington Welcome Center!
This year, the festival is raising the bar with an even more diverse selection of international and local wines. Take your taste buds on a global journey—from the rolling vineyards of France to the sun-kissed hills of California and back to Vermont’s lush landscapes.
NEW THIS YEAR: Expanded offerings of premium spiritsand refreshing non-alcoholic beverages mean there’s something for everyone to savor! Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just looking to explore new flavors, you’ll find your perfect pour.
COVER’s mission is to foster hope and build community in the Upper Valley. We do this by bringing together homeowners and volunteers to complete urgently needed home repair projects, and by facilitating the reuse of household goods and building materials at The COVER Store.
I spoke with Elizabeth Austin, the Executive Director of the Upper Valley's Good Neighbor Health Clinic.
I spoke with Stephanie Slayton of the Family Place in Norwich in this episode of Ledyard Lights where we highlight local non-profits. Sponsored by Ledyard Bank.
Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their acclaimed, internationally reknowed two-man show – SCARED SCRIPTLESS – which just celebrated its 20th Anniversary.
Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway? Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act…just like a live version of Whose Line!
Their amusing, PG-rated family show includes variations on many of the games showcased on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, including “Sound FX” and “One Word Expert.” As Mochrie and Sherwood take caution to point out at the beginning of each show, the scenes that make up the act are entirely unscripted. Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the fun.
Mochrie and Sherwood both rose to prominence on the improv TV series as frequent players in its original incarnation on Britain's Channel 4 and then as star performers on the American version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Before making comedy history with Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Mochrie starred in a variety of commercials, TV shows and movies. He was the recipient of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Improviser in 2000 and the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Performance on the Canadian version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” the following year. Sherwood has also appeared on various TV sitcoms and sit-coms, including VH1’s I Love the 70s, 80s and 90s and has headlined in Las Vegas with Drew Carey as a member of the comedy show, “Improv All-Stars.”
I spoke with Clay Melton about his band's music. Clay’s most recent release, an EP entitled Back to Blue (released in July 2021), has been played on more than 200 radio stations in the U.S. and abroad. The EP received great acclaim when released.
The Roots Music Report (the #1 independent music chart in the world) ranked Clay, at the time of the album’s release, on their Blues Rock charts in three categories: the #1 song in the world for the title track Back to Blue, the #9 album in the world on their Blues Rock chart, and the#7 album in Texas for all genres of music.
Back to Blue is Melton’s follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed, full-length debut, Burn the Ships, which climbed the charts to #5 on Billboard Heatseekers chart.
Clay Melton website: https://www.claymelton.com Clay Melton FB page: https://www.facebook.com/claymeltonmusic/ A link to Back to Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ganAVgCb1U8 A link to a live version of Say That You Love Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0_AtUi4xHU
I spoke with executive director Adams Carroll and Director of Marketing & Philanthropy Trish Palao about the role of Advance Transit in the Upper Valley.
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado wore a gun and badge in real life before turning to crime writing. She’s worked as a hostage negotiator, police department spokesperson, and precinct commander. Isabella uses her law enforcement background to bring a realistic edge to her writing, which includes the bestselling FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera series--her 2020 serial killer thriller, The Cipher, will be produced as a Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Lopez! Maldonado will executive produce the film.
Her latest book (Pub. June 1st) is A Killer’s Game
I spoke with team members of the non-profit SHARe about their work.
They settle asylum-seekers and refugees into our community by helping them meet their basic needs for housing, security, and community until they achieve independence. SHARe covers the cost of legal representation for asylum-seekers and locates resources for English language learning, employment and job training, educational opportunities, community connections, and understanding our cultures and laws. They do this work as volunteers who share a commitment to respecting their goals and decisions, and supporting their independence, resilience, and resourcefulness.
https://sharevtnh.org/
I spoke with Justin Gunter, wine beverage and marketing specialist for the NH liquor commission about this year's Wine Week.
World’s Top Winemakers to Attend New Hampshire Wine Week
NH Wine Week features dozens of world-renowned winemakers and industry leaders for exclusive wine dinners, bottle signings, tastings and the 18th annual New England Wine Spectacular
Concord, NH – New Hampshire Wine Week is back and better than ever, with some of the most distinguished names in the wine world attending. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) is hosting the event of the summer for any and all wine-lovers, June 12 through June 16. New Hampshire Wine Week has a new look and will be celebrated at a new time of year. For the first time in 17 years, it will be held in June rather than January. NHLC has rescheduled New Hampshire Wine Week in order for attendees from all over the state to experience the amazing events during the best time of year.
A variety of wine tastings, dinners, bottle signings and educational seminars will take place, culminating with northern New England’s largest showcase of wine, the New England Wine Spectacular. New Hampshire Wine Week will feature nearly 35 of the world’s top winemakers, including Cristina Mariani-May of Castello Banfi, Lisa Evich of SIMI Winery, Andrea Cecchi of Cecchi Winery, Wendy Lange of Lange Estate Winery and Vineyard, and Peter Merriam of Merriam Vineyards. The 18th annual New England Wine Spectacular, which benefits the New Hampshire Food Bank, features more than 1,700 wines for sampling. For event details, tickets, and the full list of winemakers for this sure-to-sell-out event, visit https://www.nhwineweek.com/.
New England Wine Spectacular
The18th annual New England Wine Spectacular is the premier event of New Hampshire Wine Week, as it boasts an exclusive array of hundreds of wines for sampling and features delicious local food, a silent auction and the Bellman Cellar Select VIP tasting room, which features hundreds of ultra-premium wines and even more exciting cuisine. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and learn from nearly 35 internationally known wine personalities during the event, which takes place on Thursday, June 15, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street in Manchester.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting cost $65 per person and tickets providing access to Bellman’s Cellar Select (which includes access to the Grand Tasting) cost $135 per person.
Proceeds from the New England Wine Spectacular benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank, which works to distribute nutritious food and resources to New Hampshire residents in need. In 2022, as the state’s only Food Bank, the New Hampshire Food Bank procured and provided more than 16 million pounds of non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and meats to more than 400 nonprofit food agencies in all corners of New Hampshire.
I spoke with the director of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce PJ Skehan about this year's Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival.
I spoke with Karen Martin, Executive Director of Good Beginnings Upper Valley as part of our Ledyard Lights focus on Non-Profits.
I spoke with comedic legend Paul Reiser.
Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives—and he shows no signs of slowing down.
Reiser is starring in two hit shows for Netflix: Stranger Things as Dr. Sam Owens, in a role created by the Duffer Brothers specifically for Reiser, and Chuck Lorre’s The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Reiser received rave reviews for the latter, where he delivered a moving soliloquy on life and loss in a scene that MediaPost says “will stand… as one of the finest moments seen anywhere on television.” Reiser returned for the third and final season of The Kominsky Method, streaming now on Netflix. The multi-faceted actor also revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly-anticipated return of Mad About You, the long-running hit 90s comedy Reiser co-created and starred in with Helen Hunt. The Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-winning comedy ended in May 1999 and premiered 20 years later as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. All seven seasons of the original Mad About You and the reboot are available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
I spoke with Director of Development and Communications Laura Gillespie from The Upper Valley Haven.
I spoke with members of The Parish Players about then new all original musical, "The Silenced Lyre".
I spoke with NH Magazine Associate Editor Caleb Jagoda about his story on making Manchester the chicken tender capitol of the world.
NCCT's production of Anything Goes at The Lebanon Opera House March 3rd-5th. I spoke with a couple cast members about the show.
I spoke with Corey Clinck, Net Ops and IT Manager for EC Fiber about the growing role EC Fiber plays in our local internet service.
I spoke with Jennifer Chambers, Associate Director of a brand new school, The New England School of the Arts in Lebanon, NH.
The Railway Children runs at Norther Stage until Jan 1st. I spoke with Tommy Crawford and Carol Dunne.
Members of the Trumbull Hall Troupe stopped by to chat about their upcoming performance of Chicago at LOH.
I spoke with Lorrie Piper about the New Hampshire Liquor Commission's "Distillers Week".
**Cristina LePort emigrated to the U.S. from Italy when she was 26. Though she came for her medical school internship and residency, she could barely speak English.
Fast forward to October 2022--Cristina has been practicing medicine as a cardiology specialist for over 30 years. She is now publishing her first novel, written in English, which has already received praise from three New York Times bestselling thriller writers: Lee Childs, Tess Gerritsen, and Gregory Benford. Truly a dream come true!**
Cristina has combined her twin passions of medicine and fiction--in her medical thriller, Dissection (Bancroft Press, October 18, 2022), a handful of mysterious heart attack and stroke cases occur, preceded by the victims receiving a card warning them of their fate within an hour. Who and what is behind all this--and could it be part of a much larger conspiracy with a devastating and disastrous outcome?
I spoke with Fee Waybill of the classic rock band, The Tubes about live in the music biz and their upcoming show at The Flying Monkey in Plymouth, NH.
I spoke with Rick Broussard of NH Magazine about UFOs in New Hampshire and how the phenomenon is becoming more and more mainstream.
I spoke with AYMAR AZAIZIA, Transmedia and Business Development Director, Ubisoft Montreal.
Aymar has been working on the Assassin’s Creed franchise since Assassin’s Creed II and have
therefore spent more than a decade living and breathing like an Assassin.
His entire career was in creative industries, from videogame and board games to comics. He
started to work at Ubisoft at a marketing position for a couple of years, before moving to more
production oriented roles, and finally was part of the original Brand team created during the
development of Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood in 2010.
Starting 2014 he has been The Head of content of the franchise, ensuring consistency and
supervising the narrative for Assassin’s Creed games, as well as managing the publishing,
licensing and transmedia development of the franchise, including working on the Assassin’s
Creed movie.
In 2018 he started the Transmedia and business department at Ubisoft Montreal that he has
been directing since, supporting additional IPs like FarCry, Watchdogs or Rainbow Six.
I spoke with Jocelyn & Chris about their upcoming performance at the Nexus Festival in Lebanon, NH.
I had a chance to speak with Executive Director of the Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center Jaclynn Rodriguez about the upcoming 41st annual Prouty.
I spoke with event coordinator Tom Gauthier about the upcoming Chas Allstar Football game.
Tommy Crawford stopped by and performed live in studio promoting the Riverfolk Festival taking place at Northern Stage Monday, July 11th.
I spoke with Waypoint UV Family Resource Manager Lisa Bologna about the Summer Fam Jam at Storrs Pond June 25th.
I spoke with Hartford Chamber Area of Commerce Executive Director PJ Skehan about the 42nd Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music festival. June 17, 18 &19 2022.
I spoke with Rick Broussard, editor of NH Magazine, about the upcoming Best of NH Party.
Best of NH 2022 PartyAn Evening of Music and Magic
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.(Rain date: Sunday, June 19)
Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury, NH
Tickets: $109 per person, group rates are available
The Choose Love Bus is coming to the Richmond Middle School Tuesday, June 7th 4:30-6:30pm. I spoke with Scarlett Lewis, Founder of the Choose Love Movement.
I spoke with Christine Geisler and Jackie Collier of Simon Peace Glass & Restaurant about some great employment opportunities. https://www.simonpearce.com
I spoke with Thom Miller and Michelle Beth Herman from the Spamalot cast at Northern Stage. Show runs through May 15th, 2022.
People around the world recognize the dire threat posed by climate change. Governments, businesses, and individuals are making commitments to shift to renewable energy sources, trim consumption, and otherwise reduce their carbon footprints.
But what if these steps are woefully inadequate to ensure the future health—or even the survival—of the human race? What if the most popular goal being pursued by today’s climate activists—net zero carbon emissions—is actually a recipe for human disaster?
That’s the warning being sounded by scientist, engineer, and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky…along with an urgent call to refocus our rescue efforts on a much bigger, bolder, yet fully achievable goal—the goal of restoring the climate to the healthy state that will allow human beings to thrive.
Scientific data show that humans evolved and thrived in a world where atmospheric CO2 levels were below 300 parts per million (ppm). Meeting the goal of net zero emissions will leave us with a dangerous level of about 460 ppm. We need to do much better—to return the world to climate conditions that we know are healthy for humans.
As Fiekowsky explains in Climate Restoration, this will require removing a trillion tons of excess CO2 from the atmosphere. The good news is that this task, while enormous and technically challenging, is eminently feasible. Scientists and engineers have developed four major technologies for greenhouse gas removal and storage: Ocean pasture restoration; synthetic limestone manufacture; seaweed permaculture; and methane oxidation.
Fiekowsky shows that these technologies are safe and practical—and, even more remarkable, that they require little if any government funding, since they can be financed largely through existing markets. For these reasons, they have enormous promise as vehicles for achieving climate restoration.
With the global climate crisis continuing to spiral out of control, the time for tough conversations about what it will really take to create a healthy future for humanity is here. Climate Restoration will inspire those conversations and, ultimately, the actions we must take to ensure a livable planet for generations to come.
Information about a great fashion show coming June 5th to the Hanover Inn staring cardiac survivors.
I spoke with Go Read For Women chair Johanna Beliveau and Dr. Kerrilynn Hennessey of DHMC about the April event.
I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Mara, president of the National Wildlife Federation about the climate initiatives in the Build Back Better bill
I spoke with Elazar Aslan about his book Boundless Leadership - The Breakthrough Method to Realize Your Vision, Empower Others and Ignite Positive Change.