The Leonard Lopate Show
Oil and Paint
Monday, November 14, 2005
The largest urban oil spill is just below Newtown Creek in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. On today’s show, Chief Investigator Basil Seggos and City Council member David Yassky update us on the civil suit residents have initiated against ExxonMobil, BP Amoco, and ChevronTexaco. Then, we'll talk to an industrial hygienist about the environmental and health concerns of exposure to oils and chemicals. Plus, we’ll hear about the wheelings and dealings over artists’ estates, and Siri Hustvedt shares her collection of essays on painting.
Newtown Creek
The largest urban oil spill in North America—in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—is millions of gallons bigger than the Exxon Valdez. Chief Investigator Basil Seggos tells us about the civil suit residents are bringing against three of the world’s major oil companies: ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, and BP Amoco. He's joined by City Council member David Yassky.
Music:
A Civil Action Soundtrack, Tracks 6, 7, and 9
Toxicity
Monona Rossol, an industrial hygienist/chemist, discusses the impact and toxicity of the Newtown Creek spill, and some of the general concerns about being exposed to oils, solvents, and chemicals. She's president of the Arts, Crafts, Theater & Safety, Inc. For More information, call 212-777-0062 or visit artscraftstheatersafety.org.
Music:
A Civil Action Soundtrack, Tracks 8 and 10
Artists' Estates
Magda Salvesen and Peter Stevens tell us about the emotional and professional concerns of handling the work of a deceased artist. A new book, Artists’ Estates, sheds light on this aspect of the art world, and offers a look at many well-known estates, as well as those of less famous artists.
Music:
Iris Soundtrack, Tracks 1, 4, 3, and 5
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