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It might seem strange to discuss freedom of information as a way to combat poverty, but some activists in India see the two as inextricably linked. We talk with renowned social activist Aruna Roy about India's grassroots "Right to Information" campaign.
Aruna Roy, social activist and co-founder of the Organization for the Empowerment of Workers and Peasants (MKSS)
Whether your tastes run toward "Diary of a Worm" or "The Tea Film," whether you prefer "Being Caribou" or "The End of Suburbia" -- the 14th Annual Environmental Film Festival has offerings to appeal to everyone. And admission is FREE to many of the 100 documentary, feature, animated, and children's films. Join Kojo for a sneak preview.
Adrian Cowell, Director of “The Jungle Beat” and the documentary series “The Decade of Destruction: Murder in the Amazon.”
Dave Eckert, Director of "On the Edge: The Potomac River’s Dyke Marsh"
Gregory Greene, Director of "The End of Suburbia"
Flo Stone, Founder and Artistic Director, The Environmental Film Festival
Last month, the world's population quietly hit 6.5 billion. Our natural response to that statistic may be to panic. But to experts, the implications of population growth are more complex. We look at what the numbers mean for the global environment, economy, and public health.
William P. Butz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Population Reference Bureau
Yolonda C. Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Development and Population Activities
Robert Engleman, Vice President for Research, Population Action International
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