Maryland Clean Energy Today Radio  

Anaerobic decomposition of organic wastes from agricultural, food processing, residential, and other sources represents a huge clean energy opportunity for Maryland. Millions of small systems dot the landscape in India and China, yet they are almost non-existent in the US at the moment. Join us as we talk with Dr. Stephanie Lansing of the University of Maryland, who researches and develops small biogas systems, about the current state of the art and the coming biogas revolution.

Mike Tidwell is founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. CCAN aims educate and mobilize citizens of the DC Metropolitan region in a way that fosters a rapid societal switch to clean energy and energy-efficient products. Beyond being an award winning activist, Mike is an author, filmmaker, radio host, and owner of a 95% renewable energy house in Takoma Park, MD. Mike’s house is equipped with energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs and is powered by photovoltaic solar panels, a solar hot-water system, and a corn-burning home-heating stove. Join Maryland Clean Energy Today Radio as we talk with Mike about his home, his grassroots advocacy work, and the future of climate policy and clean energy in MD and the region.

Young people can have a substantial positive impact on the global energy and climate crisis. Adam Schwartz is an eco-entrepreneur, educator, community organizer, and social justice advocate who believes that educating and empowering youth is key to inspiring community adoption of clean energy. Adam is the Co-founder and President of the Green Guild Biodiesel Cooperative, a non-profit based in Riverdale, MD that produces and uses biodiesel as a teaching tool to educate Washington DC area youth and community members about climate change and the energy crisis. Through the startup of the Green Guild Biodiesel Coop, Adam has developed infrastructure, sustainability demonstrations and built a network of biodiesel users and enthusiasts throughout the DC area. Join Maryland Clean Energy Today as we talk with Adam about how youth education and community-scale renewable energy demonstrations can promote the growth of clean energy solutions throughout Maryland and the nation.