A Special 2-hour edition of the Wild Side News

Two years ago, a debate ripped through the environmental community. Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus drafted a report which quickly ignited an impassioned debate that was worthy of being engaged.

As a public service, The Wild Side News rebroadcasts this Special Edition which records the thoughts of 9 of the nation's leading environmentalists who offered their personal commentary as part of the debate which is provided here in a special 2-hour feature. Listen to whatever you wish.

We learn best when we learn from history. Listen and form your own insights from revisiting this historic crossroads in the evolving story of the efforts to practice respect, reverence and reason in our moment on the living Earth.

This is Sidney Wildesmith saying "see you next week".

Is Environmentalism Dead?

A debate has been engaged within the ranks of the environmental community as to whether or not environmentalism is dead?

This Special Edition of the Wild Side News is dedicated to bringing you the Voices of the Earth who dedicate their lives to saving our environment, the living beings and life on earth. These full-time environmentalists from America's leading environmental organizations, share their thoughts on

"The Death of Environmentalism".

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"The Death of Environmentalism" (pdf)

by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus

Link to GRIST online feature: (January 13, 2005)

Don't Fear the Reapers: A special series on the alleged "Death of Environmentalism"

Listen to what each of the 9 environmentalists had to say by clicking on the blue buttons below.

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Segment 1

Michael Brune: Exec. Director / RAN: Rainforest Action Network

Segment 2

Paul Watson: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Segment 3

Denis Hayes: President / Bullitt Foundation

Segment 4

Doug Scott: Sr. Policy Director / Campaign for America's Wilderness

Segment 5

David Johns: Board member / Wildlands Project

Segment 6

Chip Ward: Author / "Hope's Horizon"

Segment 7

Kathleen Rogers: Executive Director / EarthDay Network

Segment 8

Geofrey Dabelko: Director / Environmental Change & Security Program

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Segment 9

Vicki Simarano: Executive Director / WildPac

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