Podcasts

A\J Heroes issue cover. Dawn Deydey the non-stop volunteer
Heroes (39.6) #3
Jan 16, 2014
Learn about the women who inspire Elizabeth May and Tzeporah Berman. Unlike the big-name environmentalists of the last few decades, these eco-heroes have huge impacts without the fame and funding of big NGOs.
A\J Heroes issue cover. Dawn Deydey the non-stop volunteer
Heroes (39.6) #2
Dec 13, 2013
At COP19, A\J's Andrew Wong interviewed Carlie Labaria, Phillipines; Sebastian Duyck, Switzerland; Ruth Nyambura, Kenya; Elvin Flaco, Panama; Sochea Pheap, Cambodia; and Lakpa Sherpa, Nepal.
A\J Heroes issue cover. Dawn Deydey the non-stop volunteer
Heroes (39.6) #1
Dec 3, 2013
Two Suzukis in one podcast! David Suzuki shares stories about his environmental heroes and daughter Severn Cullis-Suzuki talks about youthful idealism and issues a challenge to baby-boomers.
A\J Night issue cover. Solar flares.
Night (39.5) #2
Oct 24, 2013
How were residents impacted by the relocation (and destruction) of villages to build the St. Lawrence Seaway? Why is environmental art so important in Canada today? Will people ever care as much about bats dying off as they do about bees? What’s the role of traditional knowledge in conservation projects in Guyana? These four very different questions are all answered by Louis Helbig and Burton Lim in this edition of the A\J Podcast.
A\J Night issue cover. Solar flares.
Night (39.5)
Sep 10, 2013
Daryn Caister interviews Rob Thacker on ALMA telescope, the Drake Equation and why we need to take care of our planet.
Interview with Rob Stewart, Filmmaker and Canada's Most Hopeful Environmentalist
Aug 23, 2013
Listen in to learn what it’s like to be in the ocean at night, how to manage your carbon footprint and more tips for a sustainable lifestyle from Rob Stewart, director of Revolution.
Food & Drink 39.4 A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Food & Drink (39.4)
Jul 1, 2013
In this issue's podcast you’ll learn that the Canadian government doesn’t care about organic food or healthy drinking water. Taarini Chopra explains how GM alfalfa could impact the organic food system and author Chris Wood talks about Canada's failure to protect our water resources.
Art & Media 39.3
Art & Media (39.3)
May 8, 2013
Daryn Caister interviewed author Giles Slade and artist Franke James. Excerpts of each of their new books are featured in the May/June 2013 issue of A\J.
Greenbelts 39.2
Greenbelts Part 2 (Issue 39.2)
Apr 1, 2013
In the second podcast for the Greenbelts issue, we talk to Highrise documentarian Katerina Cizek and Earth Day Canada encourages us to Act for the Planet this Earth Month.
Greenbelts 39.2
Greenbelts Part 1 (Issue 39.2)
Mar 12, 2013
The first Greenbelts edition of the A\J podcast features favourite memories of greenbelts around the world, and interviews with Ray Tomalty and Liana Geidezis on greenbelts in Québec and across central Europe.
methane unleashed climate change A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Lifecycles (Issue 39.1)
Jan 31, 2013
The Lifecycles issue looks at the interconnectedness of, well, everything. This podcast expands on two articles from the magazine: Rising Giant, about how methane gas has "exploded" onto the climate change scene, and Mercy Me, a photographic look at the journey from pig to pork.
Education 38.6
Education (Issue 38.6)
Dec 23, 2012
What is Gordie Wornoff’s worst environmental sin? How can messages of environmental justice be properly communicated? And why should southern Ontario residents be worried about current pipeline proposals? Find out on this episode of the A\J podcast.
In Defence of Science (Issue 38.5)
Nov 29, 2012
To go with our hardest-hitting issue yet, the In Defence of Science podcast features frank interviews and discussion on the state of science in Canada. Listen to the A\J podcast to see why Jay Ingram thinks said state is ridiculous and Dr. David Schindler calls it detestable.
Ecotourism 38.4
EcoTourism (Issue 38.4)
Aug 1, 2012
Interviews with Joe Pavelka and discussions on how to be a better ecotourist.
Art & Media 38.3
Art & Media (Issue 38.3)
May 1, 2012
Interviews with Justin Langlois from Broken City Lab, Iain Baxter from the School of Visual Arts at the University of Windsor, and Nicole Rycroft from Canopy.
Green Buildings 38.2
Green Buildings (Issue 38.2)
Mar 1, 2012
The latest episode of the Alternatives Podcasts looks at green buildings and features interviews with Steve Carpenter of Enermodal Engineering, Andre Roy and Stephen Svenson.
Inside Forestry 38.1
Inside Forestry (Issue 38.1)
Jan 1, 2012
Interviews with Jeff Gailus, Tenille Bonoguore, and Will Turner.
40th Anniversary Issue 37.6
Alternatives 40th Anniversary Issue (Issue 37.6)
Nov 1, 2011
Special podcast celebrating 40 years of Alternatives Journal. Interviews with Bob Paehlke, Andrew Nikiforuk, Ken Ogilvie and Nicola Ross.
Alternatives Journal 37.5
The Power & The Glory (Issue 37.5)
Sep 1, 2011
We discuss environmental education and energy with environmental activist Dr. Sandra Steingraber and hemp hero Greg Herriot.
Alternatives Journal 37.4
Rocking the Environment (Issue 37.4)
Jun 1, 2011
Sarah Harmer, Greg Brown, and the story of Greenpeace's Amchitka CD.
Water 37.1
Water Podcast (Issue 37.1)
Jan 1, 2011
Protecting our Sacred Headwaters, making water-smart beer, public water and "Bulls%&t!"
Biodiversity 36.6
Biodiversity (Issue 36.6)
Oct 1, 2010
A biodiversity primer, Mark Brooks reviews "Prosperity Without Growth" and Bob Gibson's "What's the Big Idea" Commentary on Substitution.
Innovations in Education 36.5
Innovations in Education (Issue 36.5)
Oct 1, 2010
Kate Davies on Sustainable Literacy and the need to move our education system away from vocational training to environmental awareness
Out of the Box 36.4
Out of this World (Issue 36.4)
Jul 1, 2010
The mystery of the missing environmentalist, old-school weather forecasting in Kenya and reusing building materials. (75:22)
New Eco Books 36.3
New Eco Books: Feature Interview with Margaret Atwood
Jun 1, 2010
Alternatives' Editor-in-Chief Nicola Ross talks literature and the environment with Margaret Atwood. (45:59)
New Eco Books 36.3
Special: Janine Benyus in conversation with Nicola Ross
Jun 1, 2010
Janine Benyus, best selling author of "Biomimicry," at the Sustainability Network. (66:20)
New Eco Books 36.3
New Eco Books: "The Wayfinders"
May 1, 2010
2009 Massey Lecturer Wade Davis in conversation with Nicola Ross. (33:44)
New Eco Books 36.3
New Eco Books: "The War in the Country"
Apr 1, 2010
Peter Stock interviews author Thomas Pawlick. (47:57)
New Eco Books 36.3
New Eco Books (Issue 36.3)
Apr 1, 2010
We discuss our 3rd annual celebration of green books with contributors Nicola Ross and Stephen Bocking.
The New Ecology 35.4
Special: "Will Ecology Dominate The 21st Century?"
Mar 1, 2010
Environmental heavyweights Thomas Homer-Dixon and Stephen Bocking square off while Robert Gibson referees and maintains civility.
Alternatives Journal issue cover – Building Resilience 36.2
Building Resilience, Part 1 (Issue 36.2)
Mar 1, 2010
Executive Editor Nicola Ross in conversation with the father of Resilience in Ecological thinking, Buzz Holling.
Alternatives Journal issue cover – Building Resilience 36.2
Building Resilience, Part 2 (Issue 36.2)
Mar 1, 2010
Andrew McMurry weighs in on the use of language in the green movement, and Robert Gibson takes aim at simplicity.
New Energy 36.1
Special: Green Energy Panel Discussion
Jan 1, 2010
New Energy 36.1
Special: "Mending Our Fuelish Ways"
Jan 1, 2010
A radio dramatization on Canada's energy future.
New Energy 36.1
New Energy (Issue 36.1)
Jan 1, 2010
Peter Stock interviews contributors to the New Energy issue, as well as the debut of the "Alternatives Players."
Work 35.6
Work, Part 2 (Issue 35.6)
Nov 1, 2009
Part 2 with Sally Lerner, Mark Anielski and Stephen Hazell
Work 35.6
Work, Part 1 (Issue 35.6)
Nov 1, 2009
A full interview with Wayne Roberts on Local Food and the economy.
Your Town - Sustainability by Design 35.5
Your Town: Sustainable By Design (Issue 35.5)
Sep 1, 2009
Sustainable communities
The New Ecology 35.4
Bob Wiseman interview (Alternatives Exclusive)
Jul 1, 2009
After the The New Ecology launch, James Walker of SoundFM interviews Bob Wiseman.
Size Matters 35.1
Doomed Island (Issue 35.1)
Jun 1, 2009
An environmental horror story set on the Island of Nauru (23m14s).
The New Ecology 35.4
The New Ecology (Issue 35.4)
Jun 1, 2009
Eco-footprint developer William Rees, Right Whale researcher Moira Brown, Jessica Wong and just what does the term "Ecology" mean anyway?
Books from the Deep Green 35.3
Books from the Deep Green (Issue 35.3)
Jun 1, 2009
The Ultimate Guide to Environmental Books -- over 75 Titles.
Alternatives Journal 35.2
Beyond Food-vs-Fuel (Issue 35.2)
Jun 1, 2009
A conversation with energy policy analyst Susan Holtz on all things biofuels.
Alternatives Journal 35.2
Better Biofuels (Issue 35.2)
Jun 1, 2009
A discussion with REAP rep Stephanie Bailey about how to comparison shop the many biofuels alternatives.
Alternatives Journal 35.2
Real Life Adventures in Biofuels (Issue 35.2)
Jun 1, 2009
Calgary maverick Blake O'brien talks about what it's really like running your car on used frying oil.
Alternatives Journal 35.2
Editorial Overview (Issue 35.2)
Jun 1, 2009
Conversation with Nicola Ross, Executive Editor of Alternatives Journal on the Biofuels issue (18m05s)
Size Matters 35.1
Editorial Overview (Issue 35.1)
Jun 1, 2009
Is Small really still beautiful? All the time? This Size Matters issue of Alternatives tries to find out.
Size Matters 35.1
Size Matters (Issue 35.1)
Jun 1, 2009
Peter Andre explains why small scale farming is an answer, but not the solution.
Ideas Worth Stealing 34.5-6
Lessons Learned (Issue 34.5-6)
Dec 1, 2008
Environmental lessons from around the world.
Sustainability Taken Seriously Alternatives Journal 34.4
How Green is your ... Product? (Issue 34.4)
Oct 1, 2008
Greenwashing is the fluffing up of a product or service with claims of bogus or exaggerated environmental benefits.
Sustainability Taken Seriously Alternatives Journal 34.4
Sustainability Taken Seriously (Issue 34.4)
Sep 1, 2008
Sustainability - what is it, why is it important, how are we doing achieving it?
Saving the Land that Feeds Us 34.3
Saving the Land that Feeds Us (Issue 34.3)
Jun 1, 2008
This inaugural episode of the AJ Podcast explores in more depth several of the feature articles from the June 2008 "Saving the Land that Feeds Us" issue.

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