Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Co-hosts of the radio's nationally syndicated 'Green News Report'

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David Yarnold

President, National Audubon Society

What's the difference between BP paying $5.4 billion to repair the epic mess it created along the Gulf Coast and the $21 billion check it should write? Two words: "grossly negligent."

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Co-hosts of the radio's nationally syndicated 'Green News Report'

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Tim Profeta

Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University

The U.S. Energy Department announced plans to spend more than $5 million researching the potential to produce natural gas from deep-sea methane hydrates -- ice-like formations that contain natural gas and are stable at depths of more than 300 feet.

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Co-hosts of the radio's nationally syndicated 'Green News Report'

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Rocky Kistner

Media associate, NRDC

Cajun fishing and hunting guide Ryan Lambert has weathered his share of storms over the years. He rebuilt his house and lodge deep in the Louisiana ba...

Clifford J. Tasner

Composer/Lyricist/Satirist

We are the smallest, most beleaguered minority in America today. When we squeeze the middle class and consolidate money upwards, all we're doing is protecting our minority rights.

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Co-hosts of the radio's nationally syndicated 'Green News Report'

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Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Co-hosts of the radio's nationally syndicated 'Green News Report'

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport FACEBOOK: Green News Report The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via ...

Tim Profeta

Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Kirk became the Atlantic's 11th named storm of 2012, a feat typically not reached until closer to the end of hurricane season in November.

Sarah van Gelder

Co-founder and executive editor, 'YES! Magazine'

Romney's plan centers on the argument that unleashing corporations to extract more oil and gas will create jobs and grow the economy. But will dirty energy really create more jobs?

Rocky Kistner

Media associate, NRDC

Across the nation's breadbasket, many farmers are out of time waiting for cooling rains to salvage crops blistered by one of the hottest and driest summers on record. But up in the frigid arctic, another battle with nature is playing out; the race against ice.

Marc Yaggi

Executive Director, Waterkeeper Alliance

Earlier this week, a coalition of public health, wildlife, and conservation organizations filed a Clean Water Act lawsuit in an effort to compel the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a rule regarding the use of chemical oil dispersants.

Dennis Takahashi-Kelso

Executive Vice President for Science and Knowledge Management, Ocean Conservancy

Restoring these damaged resources will require a comprehensive, Gulf-wide restoration plan that covers coastal environments, blue-water resources and Gulf communities.

Cherri Foytlin

Co-founder, "28 Stones"

One thing is for sure: When it comes to how the billions of dollars in BP fines slated for the Gulf Coast is used by the states, advocates, watch-dog groups and citizens alike best keep their nose on the money trail.

Rachel Havrelock

Author, 'River Jordan: The Mythology of a Dividing Line'

This seems the perfect moment to address one of the more wasteful American pastimes --burning gasoline in fresh water.