Start Thinking About Things Getting Better

Start Thinking About Things Getting Better

Author: Sierra Club Canada July 30, 2024 Duration: 48:45

The river always had rights... Conor talks with Gilbert Whiteduck & Yenny Vega Cardenas about Rights for the Tenàgàdino Zibi/Gatineau River & Magpie River. They discuss how to be proactive in recognizing the Rights of Nature & make systemic change. How it starts with dialog - but it can't end there.

They also discuss how the pursuit of the Rights of Nature is engaging people in a meaningful dialog on Truth and Reconciliation and what to do if an electoral candidate comes to your door. You can find out more about the Tenàgàdino Alliance here and Observatoire Nature here.

In the Q&A we answer a question someone asked us: 'Why don't farmers affected by climate change just buy insurance?'

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Produced by Sierra Club Canada, The Environment in Canada Podcast digs into the stories and policies shaping our natural world. This isn't just a theoretical discussion; it's a grounded look at the intersection of ecology, economy, and community action across the country. You'll hear conversations that connect the dots between climate change impacts in our own backyards and global biodiversity loss, examining everything from local pollution challenges to the national shift toward renewable energy. The dialogue often ventures into how democratic processes influence environmental outcomes and explores the growing legal and ethical concept of the Rights of Nature. Each episode is built to inform and empower, offering a clear-eyed perspective on both the problems and the tangible solutions emerging from Canadian communities, businesses, and advocacy. By focusing on these interconnected themes, the podcast provides a crucial resource for anyone wanting to understand the full scope of environmental issues today. Weaving together news, science, and politics, this series goes beyond headlines to foster a deeper comprehension of our relationship with the land and water. Listening means engaging with the critical debates that will define Canada's ecological future, all through the trusted lens of one of the nation's most established environmental voices. The aim is to leave you not just better informed, but equipped with the context needed to participate meaningfully in the ongoing conversation about protection and sustainability.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 108

The Environment in Canada Podcast
Podcast Episodes
The Rights of Water [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:08
What lies beneath the waves… shapes everything above them: Exploring the vital links between water ecosystems, climate change, biodiversity, and the Rights of Water. Chevaun Toulouse, Steven J. Cooke, Julie Reimer, Kriss…
BC Species at Risk PLUS Pipeline to the West Coast Conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:29
Dr. Sarah (Sally) Otto, Dr. Peter Thompson, and CPAWS-BC Campaigner Brynna Kagawa-Visentin talk about a recent report that looks at the changing status of imperiled species in British Columbia over the last 15 years — in…
Enbridge vs. Indigenous Sovereignty, Line 5 vs. The Great Lakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:07
Jessica talks with youth tribal activist Gracie Waukechon about Enbridge's dangerous Line 5 pipeline and Indigenous sovereignty. Gracie came to Canada recently to speak at screenings of the Bad River Film in Toronto and…
Wind Power & Electric Vehicles are Good for Canada - as is Solar! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:30
Oil & Gas interests, & their friends in the U.S. Administration, want to stop Canada from developing wind power & EVs, because both are part of how we gain more energy independence. We released a series of fact sheets on…
L'environnement, c'est intersectionnel avec Lourdenie Jean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
Nous nous entretenons avec Lourdenie Jean, une jeune environnementaliste qui a confondé L'environnement, c'est intersectionnel. Cet organisme met en lumière les enjeux vécus par les personnes qui sont le plus marginalisé…
Energy Journalism & the Demise of Oil & Gas with Mitchell Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:35
Oil & gas demand is set to plateau, climate-induced wildfires are getting worse, & disinformation is an existential threat to our shared reality. Solution-focused energy reporting has become more important than ever, but…