Go Green Radio

When a large environmental disaster occurs – like the BP oil spill in the Gulf – we take notice of the impact that energy extraction has on wildlife. But we tend to think of this impact only when a catastrophic event causes egregious pollution. The fact is that wildlife and wilderness areas are under constant pressure due to the expanding footprint of energy exploration, which is taking up more and more acreage every day. In this episode we’ll talk with Tom Butler, Editorial Projects Director for the Foundation for Deep Ecology, and board president of the Northeast Wilderness Trust. We’ll discuss the mounting conflict between those who seek to extract economic value from wild lands, and those who believe their value is greatest when they are left untouched.