Cities Making the World a Better Place
MAY 19, 2007 Listen to this Story
This week, mayors and officials of 40 of the world's large cities gathered in New York City to talk about the environment. As they return home, we asked what they are bringing back to their cities. Weekend America host Bill Radke speaks with Portland, Oregon's commissioner, Eric Sten, and Houston, Texas' Director of Health and Environmental Policy, Elena Marks.
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