http://www.pri.org PRI's Social Entrepreneurship Podcast highlights social entrepreneurs featured in PRI's portfolio of programs. Social entrepreneurs are society's change agents and they seek creative, inventive, and sustainable approaches to seemingly intractable issues of our time, such as poverty, climate change, and global health. en-us Copyright 2010 PRI Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:20:35 GMT Public Podcaster 30 interact@pri.org Public Radio International no pri, public, radio, news, social, entrepreneur, health, poverty, environment, education, aid, business Examining the ideas, innovations, and ambitions of social entrepreneurs: those who are pioneering solutions to solve humanity's most urgent problems. PRI's Social Entrepreneurship Podcast highlights social entrepreneurs featured in PRI's portfolio of programs. Social entrepreneurs are society's change agents and they seek creative, inventive, and sustainable approaches to seemingly intractable issues of our time, such as poverty, climate change, and global health. Public Radio International http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_14484_small.png http://www.pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883796/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/883796.mp3 At a conference in Washington of 10,000 transportation professionals cities around the country introduced novel ideas for transport, trying to make them mainstream. From The Takeaway. pri Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883796/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/883796.mp3 00:06:12 no At a conference in Washington of 10,000 transportation professionals cities around the country introduced novel ideas for transport, trying to make them mainstream. From The Takeaway. At a conference in Washington of 10,000 transportation professionals cities around the country introduced novel ideas for transport, trying to make them mainstream. From The Takeaway. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881850/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/881850.mp3 Open Street Maps has been putting together a real-time view of what Haiti looks like on the ground. Aid organizations and rescue teams are actively using their maps to direct and coordinate relief efforts. The World's Clark Boyd reports. pri Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881850/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/881850.mp3 00:03:38 no Open Street Maps has been putting together a real-time view of what Haiti looks like on the ground. Aid organizations and rescue teams are actively using their maps to direct and coordinate relief efforts. The World's Clark Boyd reports. Open Street Maps has been putting together a real-time view of what Haiti looks like on the ground. Aid organizations and rescue teams are actively using their maps to direct and coordinate relief efforts. The World's Clark Boyd reports. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881298/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/881298.mp3 The Bee Lady of Appalachia, Tammy Horn, works with coal companies to reclaim land that was once used for mining. She wants to rebuild the genetic diversity to its pre-mining state and get local people involved in bee-keeping. From Here and Now. pri Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881298/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/881298.mp3 00:07:59 no RECLAIM The Bee Lady of Appalachia, Tammy Horn, works with coal companies to reclaim land that was once used for mining. She wants to rebuild the genetic diversity to its pre-mining state and get local people involved in bee-keeping. From Here and Now. The Bee Lady of Appalachia, Tammy Horn, works with coal companies to reclaim land that was once used for mining. She wants to rebuild the genetic diversity to its pre-mining state and get local people involved in bee-keeping. From Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880527/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/880527.mp3 The Takeaway looks at innovations that can help Haiti now. We're not talking about sophisticated computer programs or gadgets, but low-tech, low-cost tools that are easy to use. pri Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880527/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/880527.mp3 00:06:13 no The Takeaway looks at innovations that can help Haiti now. We're not talking about sophisticated computer programs or gadgets, but low-tech, low-cost tools that are easy to use. The Takeaway looks at innovations that can help Haiti now. We're not talking about sophisticated computer programs or gadgets, but low-tech, low-cost tools that are easy to use. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/869190/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/869190.mp3 While just the size of pin heads, termites are giving us big ideas about efficient green buildings. Living on Earth's Steve Curwood spoke with J. Scott Turner, who teaches biology at the State University of New York in Syracuse. From Living on Earth. pri Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/869190/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/869190.mp3 00:06:05 no While just the size of pin heads, termites are giving us big ideas about efficient green buildings. Living on Earth's Steve Curwood spoke with J. Scott Turner, who teaches biology at the State University of New York in Syracuse. From Living on Earth. While just the size of pin heads, termites are giving us big ideas about efficient green buildings. Living on Earth's Steve Curwood spoke with J. Scott Turner, who teaches biology at the State University of New York in Syracuse. From Living on Earth. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878171/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/878171.mp3 The Academy of Peace Through Art brings children of all backgrounds together, aiming not only to teach music, but also to revive what founders of the Baghdad school believe many young people lost during the war – good manners. From Here and Now. pri Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878171/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/878171.mp3 00:04:58 no The Academy of Peace Through Art brings children of all backgrounds together, aiming not only to teach music, but also to revive what founders of the Baghdad school believe many young people lost during the war – good manners. From Here and Now. The Academy of Peace Through Art brings children of all backgrounds together, aiming not only to teach music, but also to revive what founders of the Baghdad school believe many young people lost during the war – good manners. From Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877458/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/877458.mp3 MIT's SENSEable City Lab has created the Copenhagen Wheel, essentially a way to convert any bike to a hybrid e-bike. From The World's Technology Podcast. pri Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877458/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/877458.mp3 00:04:00 no MIT's SENSEable City Lab has created the Copenhagen Wheel, essentially a way to convert any bike to a hybrid e-bike. From The World's Technology Podcast. MIT's SENSEable City Lab has created the Copenhagen Wheel, essentially a way to convert any bike to a hybrid e-bike. From The World's Technology Podcast. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/875758/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/875758.mp3 The Brazilian government is trying to cut carbon emissions and slow the rate of deforestation by paying local communities to stop cutting down trees. The hope is that a new, sustainable forest economy will help, in turn, to fight Brazilian poverty. pri Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/875758/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/875758.mp3 00:03:49 no HOCKENBERRY The Brazilian government is trying to cut carbon emissions and slow the rate of deforestation by paying local communities to stop cutting down trees. The hope is that a new, sustainable forest economy will help, in turn, to fight Brazilian poverty. The Brazilian government is trying to cut carbon emissions and slow the rate of deforestation by paying local communities to stop cutting down trees. The hope is that a new, sustainable forest economy will help, in turn, to fight Brazilian poverty. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/875325/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/875325.mp3 Small loans were once hailed as the key to raising living standards in places like Bangladesh, but new studies show that micro loans don't really raise incomes. Why then are so many people still looking for micro loans? From Here and Now. pri Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/875325/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/875325.mp3 00:14:46 no Small loans were once hailed as the key to raising living standards in places like Bangladesh, but new studies show that micro loans don't really raise incomes. Why then are so many people still looking for micro loans? From Here and Now. Small loans were once hailed as the key to raising living standards in places like Bangladesh, but new studies show that micro loans don't really raise incomes. Why then are so many people still looking for micro loans? From Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/873996/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/873996.mp3 Community activist Majora Carter has helped bring environmentalism to New York City. She talks with Living on Earth about the social challenges of making the South Bronx sustainable. pri Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/873996/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/873996.mp3 00:09:24 no Community activist Majora Carter has helped bring environmentalism to New York City. She talks with Living on Earth about the social challenges of making the South Bronx sustainable. Community activist Majora Carter has helped bring environmentalism to New York City. She talks with Living on Earth about the social challenges of making the South Bronx sustainable. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/872943/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/872943.mp3 A recent WHO report found that in 2007, 9 million children died before their fifth birthday. Elizabeth Sheehan is trying to prevent some of those deaths by turning used shipping containers into health clinics in developing countries. From Here and Now. pri Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/872943/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/872943.mp3 00:06:33 no A recent WHO report found that in 2007, 9 million children died before their fifth birthday. Elizabeth Sheehan is trying to prevent some of those deaths by turning used shipping containers into health clinics in developing countries. From Here and Now. A recent WHO report found that in 2007, 9 million children died before their fifth birthday. Elizabeth Sheehan is trying to prevent some of those deaths by turning used shipping containers into health clinics in developing countries. From Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/869265/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/869265.mp3 Living on Earth's Jeff Young visits the lab of a MIT scientist who got support to develop batteries made from molten metals. If it works, it could allow for massive storage of renewable energy for times when there's not enough sun or wind. pri Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/869265/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/869265.mp3 00:06:37 no ARPA, ARPAE Living on Earth's Jeff Young visits the lab of a MIT scientist who got support to develop batteries made from molten metals. If it works, it could allow for massive storage of renewable energy for times when there's not enough sun or wind. Living on Earth's Jeff Young visits the lab of a MIT scientist who got support to develop batteries made from molten metals. If it works, it could allow for massive storage of renewable energy for times when there's not enough sun or wind. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/870683/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/870683.mp3 Samasource is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that matches businesses in the U.S. with people in the developing world who are looking for work in information technology. From PRI's The World. pri Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/870683/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/870683.mp3 00:06:08 no WEB-BASED, TRANSCRIBE Samasource is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that matches businesses in the U.S. with people in the developing world who are looking for work in information technology. From PRI's The World. Samasource is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that matches businesses in the U.S. with people in the developing world who are looking for work in information technology. From PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/869375/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/869375.mp3 The food industry and Congress are looking for ways to electronically track food. We talk to Elliott Grant, founder of YottaMark, who works with suppliers to track food from the farm to the grocery store. From Here and Now. pri Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/869375/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/869375.mp3 00:04:41 no HARVESTMARK The food industry and Congress are looking for ways to electronically track food. We talk to Elliott Grant, founder of YottaMark, who works with suppliers to track food from the farm to the grocery store. From Here and Now. The food industry and Congress are looking for ways to electronically track food. We talk to Elliott Grant, founder of YottaMark, who works with suppliers to track food from the farm to the grocery store. From Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/868109/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/868109.mp3 A team from Imperial College in London has created an open source smartphone app that can collect data, including geo-coordinates, and sync to the main lab database once a mobile connection is restored. From The World's Technology podcast. pri Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/868109/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/868109.mp3 00:11:11 no EPICOLLECT A team from Imperial College in London has created an open source smartphone app that can collect data, including geo-coordinates, and sync to the main lab database once a mobile connection is restored. From The World's Technology podcast. A team from Imperial College in London has created an open source smartphone app that can collect data, including geo-coordinates, and sync to the main lab database once a mobile connection is restored. From The World's Technology podcast. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/866987/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/866987.mp3 Former venture capitalist Woody Tasch reacted to Wall Street culture by calling for a new way of investing. He founded a group called Slow Money, where investors can watch their money grow at a slower pace in small, local companies. From Here and Now. pri Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/866987/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/866987.mp3 00:16:13 no Former venture capitalist Woody Tasch reacted to Wall Street culture by calling for a new way of investing. He founded a group called Slow Money, where investors can watch their money grow at a slower pace in small, local companies. From Here and Now. Former venture capitalist Woody Tasch reacted to Wall Street culture by calling for a new way of investing. He founded a group called Slow Money, where investors can watch their money grow at a slower pace in small, local companies. From Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/865721/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/865721.mp3 In 2002, teenaged William Kamkwamba had a vision in the very poor African nation of Malawi: a little bicycle generator that powers a light, if connected to a windmill, could allow him to read his schoolbooks at night. From The Takeaway. pri Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/865721/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/14484/865721.mp3 00:06:10 no In 2002, teenaged William Kamkwamba had a vision in the very poor African nation of Malawi: a little bicycle generator that powers a light, if connected to a windmill, could allow him to read his schoolbooks at night. From The Takeaway. In 2002, teenaged William Kamkwamba had a vision in the very poor African nation of Malawi: a little bicycle generator that powers a light, if connected to a windmill, could allow him to read his schoolbooks at night. From The Takeaway. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/864780/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/864780.mp3 Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, the filmmakers behind the documentary, 'King Corn,' are at it again. This time they've planted rows of vegetables in the back of a Dodge pickup to show that food can be grown just about anywhere. On Living on Earth. pri Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/864780/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/864780.mp3 00:07:09 no Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, the filmmakers behind the documentary, 'King Corn,' are at it again. This time they've planted rows of vegetables in the back of a Dodge pickup to show that food can be grown just about anywhere. On Living on Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, the filmmakers behind the documentary, 'King Corn,' are at it again. This time they've planted rows of vegetables in the back of a Dodge pickup to show that food can be grown just about anywhere. On Living on Earth. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/863670/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/863670.mp3 The Embrace is a low-cost incubator made from phase change materials. The idea is to create a kind of sleeping bag for a low-birth-weight or premature baby. The World talks with Linus Liang, one of the co-founders of the nonprofit that makes the Embrace. pri Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/863670/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/863670.mp3 00:09:13 no The Embrace is a low-cost incubator made from phase change materials. The idea is to create a kind of sleeping bag for a low-birth-weight or premature baby. The World talks with Linus Liang, one of the co-founders of the nonprofit that makes the Embrace. The Embrace is a low-cost incubator made from phase change materials. The idea is to create a kind of sleeping bag for a low-birth-weight or premature baby. The World talks with Linus Liang, one of the co-founders of the nonprofit that makes the Embrace. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/859199/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/859199.mp3 There are two ways to reduce carbon dioxide. Emit less or remove it from the atmosphere by sequestering it below the earth's surface. As Ashley Ahearn reports, some of the most promising research in this field is happening in Iceland. On PRI's The World. pri Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/859199/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/859199.mp3 00:07:59 no There are two ways to reduce carbon dioxide. Emit less or remove it from the atmosphere by sequestering it below the earth's surface. As Ashley Ahearn reports, some of the most promising research in this field is happening in Iceland. On There are two ways to reduce carbon dioxide. Emit less or remove it from the atmosphere by sequestering it below the earth's surface. As Ashley Ahearn reports, some of the most promising research in this field is happening in Iceland. On PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/860782/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/860782.mp3 PRI's The World speaks with Lester Brown, head of the Earth Policy Institute, about the life and career of Norman Borlaug, a scientist whose work developing high-yield crops earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He died this past weekend. pri Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/860782/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/860782.mp3 00:04:20 no HIGH-YIELDING PRI's The World speaks with Lester Brown, head of the Earth Policy Institute, about the life and career of Norman Borlaug, a scientist whose work developing high-yield crops earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He died this past weekend. PRI's The World speaks with Lester Brown, head of the Earth Policy Institute, about the life and career of Norman Borlaug, a scientist whose work developing high-yield crops earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He died this past weekend. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/859781/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/859781.mp3 Cyrus Farivar talked with Britt and Rebecca at this year's human nature-themed Ars Electronica 2009 festival in Linz, Austria. They discuss the DIY system they developed that turns urine into fertilizer. On the Technology Podcast from PRI's The World. pri Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/859781/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/859781.mp3 00:10:20 no Cyrus Farivar talked with Britt and Rebecca at this year's human nature-themed Ars Electronica 2009 festival in Linz, Austria. They discuss the DIY system they developed that turns urine into fertilizer. On the Technology Podcast from PRI's Cyrus Farivar talked with Britt and Rebecca at this year's human nature-themed Ars Electronica 2009 festival in Linz, Austria. They discuss the DIY system they developed that turns urine into fertilizer. On the Technology Podcast from PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/858625/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/858625.mp3 The solar suitcase was designed by Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband after working in Nigeria. They also started an organization called WE CARE (Women's Emergency Communication and Reliable Electricity. On the Technology Podcast from PRI's The World. pri Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/858625/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/858625.mp3 00:09:02 no HEADLAMPS, WALKIE, TALKIE The solar suitcase was designed by Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband after working in Nigeria. They also started an organization called WE CARE (Women's Emergency Communication and Reliable Electricity. On the Technology Podcast from PRI's The solar suitcase was designed by Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband after working in Nigeria. They also started an organization called WE CARE (Women's Emergency Communication and Reliable Electricity. On the Technology Podcast from PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/857285/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/857285.mp3 Pumpkin greens are a staple in Zimbabwe. But they're hard to find in the U.S. Until now. Producer Chris Burrell brings us the story of Tufts University's New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. The program provides new immigrants in the U.S. with land, equipment and training to get a head start on taking up organic farming. pri Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/857285/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/857285.mp3 00:06:37 no Pumpkin greens are a staple in Zimbabwe. But they're hard to find in the U.S. Until now. Producer Chris Burrell brings us the story of Tufts University's New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. The program provides new immigrants in the U.S. Pumpkin greens are a staple in Zimbabwe. But they're hard to find in the U.S. Until now. Producer Chris Burrell brings us the story of Tufts University's New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. The program provides new immigrants in the U.S. with land, equipment and training to get a head start on taking up organic farming. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/855529/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/855529.mp3 The Sahel region of West Africa is being hit hard by climate change. But from the country of Burkina Faso, Mark Hertsgaard spotlights a small green miracle that's helping farmers fight the warming trend. The secret, he says, is trees. On PRI's The World. pri Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/855529/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/855529.mp3 00:05:44 no YACUBA, SAWADOGO, AGROFORESTRY The Sahel region of West Africa is being hit hard by climate change. But from the country of Burkina Faso, Mark Hertsgaard spotlights a small green miracle that's helping farmers fight the warming trend. The secret, he says, is trees. On The Sahel region of West Africa is being hit hard by climate change. But from the country of Burkina Faso, Mark Hertsgaard spotlights a small green miracle that's helping farmers fight the warming trend. The secret, he says, is trees. On PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/855029/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/855029.mp3 'The University of the People' is the brainchild of Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef. Its doors open this fall. Reshef says the school is tuition-free and aims to bring classes to students who might not otherwise have access to education. On Here and Now. pri Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/855029/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/855029.mp3 00:06:54 no 'The University of the People' is the brainchild of Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef. Its doors open this fall. Reshef says the school is tuition-free and aims to bring classes to students who might not otherwise have access to education. On 'The University of the People' is the brainchild of Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef. Its doors open this fall. Reshef says the school is tuition-free and aims to bring classes to students who might not otherwise have access to education. On Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/852770/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/852770.mp3 A company in Zambia is assembling bicycle frames made of sustainable bamboo for sale in the United States. Reporter Jo Fidgen has the story. On PRI's The World. pri Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/852770/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/852770.mp3 00:04:12 no ZAMBIKES, BAMBOOSERO A company in Zambia is assembling bicycle frames made of sustainable bamboo for sale in the United States. Reporter Jo Fidgen has the story. On PRI's The World. A company in Zambia is assembling bicycle frames made of sustainable bamboo for sale in the United States. Reporter Jo Fidgen has the story. On PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/852005/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/852005.mp3 A group of European businesses is hoping to launch what would be the world's most ambitious solar energy project -- centered in North Africa. It's a big vision ... with big obstacles. Gerry Hadden reports for PRI's The World. pri Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/852005/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/852005.mp3 00:05:52 no A group of European businesses is hoping to launch what would be the world's most ambitious solar energy project -- centered in North Africa. It's a big vision ... with big obstacles. Gerry Hadden reports for PRI's The World. A group of European businesses is hoping to launch what would be the world's most ambitious solar energy project -- centered in North Africa. It's a big vision ... with big obstacles. Gerry Hadden reports for PRI's The World. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/851025/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/851025.mp3 Sophie Lambert (U.S. Green Building Council) discusses the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. It could change how developers and local governments work together to create environmentally-sound neighborhoods. On Living on Earth. pri Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/851025/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/851025.mp3 00:07:31 no Sophie Lambert (U.S. Green Building Council) discusses the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. It could change how developers and local governments work together to create environmentally-sound neighborhoods. On Living on Earth. Sophie Lambert (U.S. Green Building Council) discusses the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. It could change how developers and local governments work together to create environmentally-sound neighborhoods. On Living on Earth. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/846231/mp3/TTBook/podcast/14484/846231.mp3 Economist Jeffrey Sachs runs the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He's also a special advisor to the U.N. He tells To the Best of Our Knowledge why we need a new economic model rooted in an environmentally sustainable future. pri Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/846231/mp3/TTBook/podcast/14484/846231.mp3 00:08:19 no Economist Jeffrey Sachs runs the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He's also a special advisor to the U.N. He tells To the Best of Our Knowledge why we need a new economic model rooted in an environmentally sustainable future. Economist Jeffrey Sachs runs the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He's also a special advisor to the U.N. He tells To the Best of Our Knowledge why we need a new economic model rooted in an environmentally sustainable future. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/848175/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/848175.mp3 The World's Clark Boyd interviews Ken Banks of Kiwanja and FrontlineSMS. They discuss what motivates him and what challenges him. You'll also hear some great advice for landing your own tech dream job (or in Ken's case, creating it yourself). pri Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/848175/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/848175.mp3 00:11:40 no KIWANJA, FRONTLINESMS The World's Clark Boyd interviews Ken Banks of Kiwanja and FrontlineSMS. They discuss what motivates him and what challenges him. You'll also hear some great advice for landing your own tech dream job (or in Ken's case, creating it The World's Clark Boyd interviews Ken Banks of Kiwanja and FrontlineSMS. They discuss what motivates him and what challenges him. You'll also hear some great advice for landing your own tech dream job (or in Ken's case, creating it yourself). Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/846264/mp3/TTBook/podcast/14484/846264.mp3 Paul Hawken is the author of 'Blessed Unrest.' He talks with Anne Strainchamps about the quantity and variety of people and organizations involved in the global activism movement. On To the Best of Our Knowledge. pri Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/846264/mp3/TTBook/podcast/14484/846264.mp3 00:05:55 no ECO-ENTREPRENEUR Paul Hawken is the author of 'Blessed Unrest.' He talks with Anne Strainchamps about the quantity and variety of people and organizations involved in the global activism movement. On To the Best of Our Knowledge. Paul Hawken is the author of 'Blessed Unrest.' He talks with Anne Strainchamps about the quantity and variety of people and organizations involved in the global activism movement. On To the Best of Our Knowledge. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/845614/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/845614.mp3 Imagine if cell phones could measure air pollution or pollen levels? We speak with Eric Paulos, assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University about his research into tiny environmental sensors he hopes to implant in cell phones soon. On Here and Now. pri Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/845614/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/845614.mp3 00:04:35 no Imagine if cell phones could measure air pollution or pollen levels? We speak with Eric Paulos, assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University about his research into tiny environmental sensors he hopes to implant in cell phones soon. On Here and Now. Imagine if cell phones could measure air pollution or pollen levels? We speak with Eric Paulos, assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University about his research into tiny environmental sensors he hopes to implant in cell phones soon. On Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/844351/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/844351.mp3 Journalist George Black recently traveled through India. What he found was a growth in local 'green' entrepreneurship which joins traditional and modern methods to satisfy India's growing demand for water, electricity, and automobiles. On Here and Now. pri Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/844351/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/14484/844351.mp3 00:08:44 no Journalist George Black recently traveled through India. What he found was a growth in local 'green' entrepreneurship which joins traditional and modern methods to satisfy India's growing demand for water, electricity, and automobiles. Journalist George Black recently traveled through India. What he found was a growth in local 'green' entrepreneurship which joins traditional and modern methods to satisfy India's growing demand for water, electricity, and automobiles. On Here and Now. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/842804/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/842804.mp3 Will Bradshaw of Green Coast Enterprises tells Living on Earth about Project Sprout, a test plot of sunflowers in New Orleans. The sunflowers will remove heavy metals from contaminated soils and the sunflower seeds will be pressed to make biofuels. pri Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/842804/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/842804.mp3 00:05:38 no Will Bradshaw of Green Coast Enterprises tells Living on Earth about Project Sprout, a test plot of sunflowers in New Orleans. The sunflowers will remove heavy metals from contaminated soils and the sunflower seeds will be pressed to make biofuels. Will Bradshaw of Green Coast Enterprises tells Living on Earth about Project Sprout, a test plot of sunflowers in New Orleans. The sunflowers will remove heavy metals from contaminated soils and the sunflower seeds will be pressed to make biofuels. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/841530/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/841530.mp3 From banning plastic bags to raising awareness about rising sea levels, kids are proving that they can be a powerful force in the battle against climate change. Living on Earth looks at several young leaders who are taking a stand to protect the planet. pri Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/841530/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/841530.mp3 00:05:34 no From banning plastic bags to raising awareness about rising sea levels, kids are proving that they can be a powerful force in the battle against climate change. Living on Earth looks at several young leaders who are taking a stand to protect the planet. From banning plastic bags to raising awareness about rising sea levels, kids are proving that they can be a powerful force in the battle against climate change. Living on Earth looks at several young leaders who are taking a stand to protect the planet. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/837945/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/837945.mp3 The World's Alex Gallafent reports on a new exhibition in New York that explores the relationship between product design and sustainability. pri Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/837945/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/837945.mp3 00:05:54 no The World's Alex Gallafent reports on a new exhibition in New York that explores the relationship between product design and sustainability. The World's Alex Gallafent reports on a new exhibition in New York that explores the relationship between product design and sustainability. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/838958/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/838958.mp3 At a clean, safe, e-waste recycling shop in northern Mexico a group of women is beating the odds by running their own business. Living on Earth reports. pri Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/838958/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/838958.mp3 00:11:26 no RETROWORKS At a clean, safe, e-waste recycling shop in northern Mexico a group of women is beating the odds by running their own business. Living on Earth reports. At a clean, safe, e-waste recycling shop in northern Mexico a group of women is beating the odds by running their own business. Living on Earth reports. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/837098/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/837098.mp3 The World's Clark Boyd reports on three projects using new wireless technologies for social good across the globe. pri Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/837098/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/14484/837098.mp3 00:04:56 no The World's Clark Boyd reports on three projects using new wireless technologies for social good across the globe. The World's Clark Boyd reports on three projects using new wireless technologies for social good across the globe. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/836566/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/836566.mp3 Many low-income neighborhoods in the United States lack access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables. In New York City, a number of programs are working to close the food gap by bringing healthy foods close to home. On Living on Earth. pri Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/836566/mp3/LivingOnEarth/podcast/14484/836566.mp3 00:08:24 no Many low-income neighborhoods in the United States lack access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables. In New York City, a number of programs are working to close the food gap by bringing healthy foods close to home. On Living on Earth. Many low-income neighborhoods in the United States lack access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables. In New York City, a number of programs are working to close the food gap by bringing healthy foods close to home. On Living on Earth. Public Radio International