Gavin Newsom: High Speed Rail

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green’s Leah Lamb about the new recycling laws. The question was chosen by ChelseaGreen, and submitted by unimatrix. Newsom spoke to the I-5 corridor, free wifi while traveling, growing population, smart growth, and electrifying the rail system.

Gavin Newsom: The Sustainability Movement

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green’s Leah Lamb on his run for Governor. This introductory segment discusses San Francisco’s leadership role in sustainability and the environment, and how Newsom and other mayors need to be held accountable to the environment.

Gavin Newsom: New Technologies

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green’s Leah Lamb about the pitfalls of new green technologies. The question was submitted by Megkem. Newsom spoke to wifi, energy storage and management, tidal energy, lithium batteries, reducing consumption, LED lights, and banning T12 lights.

Gavin Newsom: Wind and Wave Power

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green’s Leah Lamb about wind and wave technology. The question was chosen by Huffington Post Green, and submitted by beachpoet and selected by Grist. Newsom spoke to mini wind components, San Francisco’s urban wind.task force, sfsolarmap.org, solar foot print, environmental justice, wind generation, AB32, and rolling back CO2 emissions.

Gavin Newsom: If He Were Elected Governor

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with Leah Lamb of Current Green on his run for Governor and his take on the issue of desalination.The question was posted by goldenone and asks what can Newsom transform if he were elected governor. Newsom spoke to electrifying the electric fleet, alternative energy, fuel pipe emissions, Wade Crowfoot, and environmental stewardship.

Gavin Newsom: How to Talk Green

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with Leah Lamb of Current Green on his run for Governor and his take on how to talk green.The question was posted by SteveDenver and selected by Treehugger.com. Newsom spoke to environmental education, connecting with youth, leed certification, and green building standards.

Mayor Newsom Unveils Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations for San Francisco

Announces partnership with car sharing organizations to make plug-in cars available to the public.