Confessions of an Eco-Sinner

Fred Pearce talked about Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Tracking Down the Sources of My Stuff (Beacon Press, October 1, 2008). To research th… read more

Fred Pearce talked about Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Tracking Down the Sources of My Stuff (Beacon Press, October 1, 2008). To research the book he traveled to over twenty countries around the world to find out how the items that he used in his every day life were produced. Mr. Pearce wanted to determine not only his carbon footprint but also his social footprint by examining if the “fair trade” coffee he drank was really fair, how his jeans and t-shirt were produced, and what happened to his old cell phone. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions.

Fred Pearce is the author of several books, including When the Rivers Run Dry. He is currently an environment and development consultant for New Scientist and has also written for Popular Science, Natural History, and Audubon. close

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Confessions of an Eco-Sinner

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Program ID:
282331-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Nov 30, 2008 | 9:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 11, 2009 | 9:35am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Nov 30, 2008 | 9:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 30, 2008 | 3:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 11, 2009 | 3:31am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 11, 2009 | 9:35am EST | C-SPAN 2
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