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Saving the Environment: Community Consciousness
April 8, 2008
Gary Hirshberg founder, CEO, Stonyfield Farm
Richard Cizik vice president, government affairs, National Association of Evangelicals
Robin Chase transportation entrepreneur
Mindy Lubber president, Ceres
Renee Loth editor, Boston Globe

Gary Hirshberg and others reflect on how business, religious and community leaders can raise public consciousness about environmental responsibility. How have business, religious and community leaders raised the consciousness of citizens to become environmentally responsible? Gary Hirshberg, the founder and CEO of Stonyfield Farm; Richard Cizik, Vice President for Governmental Affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals; Robin Chase, Founder of ZipCar; and, Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres, share their innovative approaches. Renee Loth, Editor of the Editorial Page of The Boston Globe, moderates.

Business & Economics | Politics & Public Affairs | Science & Nature
Activism | Energy & Conservation | Economics | Environment | Humans & Nature
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