The Future Of Environmentalism - 'I Have A Dream'?

A panel of experts will discuss the future of environmentalism, and the need to avoid the "I Have A Nightmare" mentality, today from 11am to 12pm PST on National Public Radio.

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April 18, 2006, 11:00 AM PDT

By David Gest


"Environmentalist Michael Schellenberger argues that Greens need to stop preaching doom. He says they need an 'I Have a Dream' speech, instead of 'I Have a Nightmare.' In a live broadcast from San Francisco, home of Earth Day, Neal Conan and guests discuss the future of environmentalism."

Guests include Dr. Michel Gelobter, Executive Director of Redefining Progress, Carl Pope of the Sierra Club, Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute, and Dr. Margo Thorning of the American Council on Capital Formation.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in National Public Radio

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