The small (25,000 pop) South-Central Nebraska city of Hastings, recently captured the title of "America’s Greenest City". Hastings was one of more than 300 communities across the country competing in Yahoo’s "Be A Better Planet", Greenest Cities in America" challenge.

The city received a grand prize of $250,000, and Mayor Matt Rossen told me the community is now planning how to best use the money. Here is that interview.

Thirteen women from around the globe meet and resolve to promote change. If there were ever active seniors, you'll meet them here.

The International Council of Indigenous Grandmothers

For the Next 7 Generations: The Grandmothers Speak

Paul Hawken"Something earth-changing is afoot among civil society, a significant social movement is eluding the radar of mainstream culture." That's the uplifting and optimistic prelude to comments made by environmentalist and author Paul Hawken in his new book Blessed Unrest, and in an article for Orion Magazine. I was inspired by his thoughts, and wanted to share them.

Today we’re going to talk about small businesses and their role in laying the foundations for clean and ecologically sensitive industries in this country. Our guest is a long-time advocate of the environment and small business, his name is Byron Kennard, and he is Executive Director of The Center for Small Business and the Environment.

Mr. Kennard has a long list of credits, starting as a community organizer for the Conservation Foundation in the late 1960’s, helping to “lay groundwork for the environmental movement and the subsequent explosion of grassroots action on Earth Day.”. He was awarded the Leadership Medal of the United Nations Environment Program for “distinguished contribution to the cause of the environment.”

He served as National Vice Chair of Sun Day in 1978, National Chair of Earth Day in 1980 and as Special Consultant to the EPA Administrator for Earth Day 1990.

He also authored the book of essays on social and political change, “Nothing Can Be Done, Everything Is Possible.” The Christian Science Monitor called the book “a primer for the modern-day activist.”

Max Lindberg: GO's master podcasterEditor's note: When I introduced Max to you a week and half ago, I noted that he'd be producing a new podcast series titled "Greening the Golden Years." We're ready to go with the first installment of it; this will become a regular Thursday feature.

While much green media is focused on a younger demographic, we know that people of all ages are discovering the benefits and joys of greening the good life. Each week, Max will introduce you to elder citizens making a difference, and efforts by others (who aren't necessarily seniors) to help them live a more sustainable lifestyle. We hope you enjoy these productions!

Also, please note: we are calling this a podcast, though right now, we are still working on enabling the RSS feed. We'll have that up and running very soon.

To listen to the first installment of "Greening the Golden Years," click here.

Image credit: Tena Engelman/National Park ServiceToday we talk about Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement (EASI) programs around the country. It all started in Pennsylvania ten years ago; now, EASI senior volunteers are involved in a wide range of projects, including trying to save a lake in Mexico.

Today's podcast is available here.

Doyle Doss and the Kandle HeaterEditor’s note: Today on “Greening the Golden Years,” Max talks to Doyle Doss, a veteren of the renewable energy industry, and developer of popular green products like the Kandle Heater. Doyle discusses his background, his thoughts on climate change, and several of the products offered on his website.

This week’s installment of “Greening the Golden Years” is available 

Max Lindberg: GO's master podcasterEditor's note: When I introduced Max to you a week and half ago, I noted that he'd be producing a new podcast series titled "Greening the Golden Years." We're ready to go with the first installment of it; this will become a regular Thursday feature.

While much green media is focused on a younger demographic, we know that people of all ages are discovering the benefits and joys of greening the good life. Each week, Max will introduce you to elder citizens making a difference, and efforts by others (who aren't necessarily seniors) to help them live a more sustainable lifestyle. We hope you enjoy these productions!

Also, please note: we are calling this a podcast, though right now, we are still working on enabling the RSS feed. We'll have that up and running very soon.

To listen to the first installment of "Greening the Golden Years," click here.