Air Date: June 12, 1992

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The Global Forum / Peter Thomson

Peter Thomson looks at the role of the Global Forum at the UN Earth Summit in Rio as a tool to keep the push for sustainable development going long after the end of the summit. (05:52)

Hugh Faulkner 2-Way

Steve talks with Hugh Faulkner, Executive Director of the Business Council for Sustainable Development, from Rio. The Council is the leading business group pushing for the philosophy that it's good business sense to do business with an eye towards a cleaner environment. (03:03)

Workplace Hazards / Lex Gillespie

Lex Gillespie reports from Washington on the increased risks for Hispanics in the workplace. A recent study indicates Hispanics are twice as likely to suffer from the effects of toxins used in the workplace. (06:18)

Music Commentary / The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad Theatre of Arlington, MA provides a bit of satire to mark the end of the Rio Summit. The basic thrust of their Brazilian Samba is George Bush's philosophy that "we were here first —- you were here third," meaning we've already decimated our environment while we became an economic superpower, but now we all know that's not the right thing to do — so you better not do it. (02:28)

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The Global Forum

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Hugh Faulkner 2-Way

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Workplace Hazards

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Music Commentary

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