April 20, 2013, Alameda Plaza, Santa Barbara

Earth Day Festival 2013: Environmental Hero Award Winner VAN JONES

Teen Press reporters Addie, Deryn and Lamont attended the first day of the Earth Day 2013 celebrations, and were lucky enough to hear, meet and interview VAN JONES. Author of "The Green Collar Economy" and "Rebuild the Dream", Van was a member of the first term Obama White House, advising the President on green energy recovery spending.

Find out more about Van at his website.

Find out more about Earth Day & the Environmental Hero Award, as well as the Community Environmental Council