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- 194 - Genocide in the suburbs
As a child, Shannon’s dad told her that her great-grandfather was supposed to be among the first to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the opening ceremony, but was robbed of the honour at the last minute by a white man in a suit. When she became a professional researcher, she searched for years and years to verify the story, but couldn’t. However, she did uncover some other parts of her family history. And what she found shocked her. Guest: Shannon Foster, D'harawal Saltwater Knowledge Keeper and artist Producer & presenter: Lawrence Bull
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 193 - The inner lives of wild animals: Conservation’s new frontier
Traditionally, attempts to save animals in the wild have focused on their population numbers and reproductive success. But new research exploring the mental quality of life experienced by wild animals could revolutionise conservation efforts. Featuring: Dr Andrea Harvey, UTS Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow Morgan Philpott, WIRES Volunteer Koala Carer Executive producer & post production: Lawrence Bull Producer & presenter: Wendy Frew
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 192 - Rewilding the city
When we think of the city, “nature” might be the furthest thing from our minds. But we’ve found a hidden army of people bringing our cities back to life. Featuring: Dr Judy Friedlander, Founder and Director of PlantingSeeds Projects and Adjunct Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney The Mudcrabs and the Mudlarks – Hans Beg, Russel Cail, Jennifer Kent and Jo Abbie Galvin, NSW Government Architect Produced by Tom Melville and Laura Corrigan
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 191 - Why we let corporations act like monsters
A pharmaceutical company profits from legions of addicted customers; a gambling company knowingly markets to people in debt; a hospital kills its patients. People who do far less damage are locked up for life, yet corporations act like horror villains and get away with no criminal penalty. Why do we let them get away with it? And how do we stop them? Featuring: Penny Crofts, Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney Producer and presenter: Lawrence Bull
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 190 - How to make a new carbon tax that sticks
At least forty countries and the European Union now have a price on carbon. Australia tried, and failed in 2012. What do we need to do to make it work this time around? Featuring: Mona Mashhad Rajabi - Post-doctoral Research Associate, UTS School of Business Centre for Climate Risk and Resilience. Executive producer and post production: Lawrence Bull Producer and presenter: Annamarie Reyes
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 189 - Dark cloud: The true cost of data
Our online lives and the massive digital infrastructure that supports them are eating up our carbon budgets. But who's paying attention? Featuring: Jessica McLean, Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Macquarie University Gordon Noble, Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney Executive producer & post production: Lawrence Bull Producer & presenter: Wendy Frew
Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 188 - We make a pro-climate ad campaign
It seems like every product has an ad campaign. Cars, cereal, chewing gum, in-soles… What about the most important issue of our time? Featuring: Aimee Smith, Graduate Research Student and Sessional Academic in the Marketing Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney Sam Saunders, Chief Creative Officer at Sam Saunders Creative Nyoosa, and International Entrepreneur Producer & presenter: Lawrence Bull
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 187 - The best (and worst) ads of the decade
A good ad campaign can change your behaviour for life. A bad one can hurt a good cause. But both can be very entertaining! We rate and review some of our favourites. Featuring: Aimee Smith, Graduate Research Student and Sessional Academic in the Marketing Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney Producer & presenter: Lawrence Bull
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 186 - The race to impregnate male seahorses
How do you repopulate a native species in steep decline? Join us on a dive into the front lines of our marine ecosystem to peek through the curtains on Australia’s most romantic animal. Featuring: Mitchell Brennan, Project Manager of the Sydney Seahorse Project & PhD student at the University of Technology Sydney Mentioned: Faithful pair bonds in wild seahorses, Hippocampus whitei - Amanda C. J. Vincent A seahorse father makes a good mother - Amanda C. J. Vincent iNaturalist: Sydney Seahorse Project Instagram: Sydney Seahorse Project Producer & presenter: Lawrence Bull
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 185 - Forever chemicals: The poison in everyday items
They’re in pizza boxes, toilet paper and dozens of other common household items, but chemicals such as PFAS are likely making us very sick. Featuring: Joanna Pickford Dr Rachael Wakefield-Rann, Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Executive producer: Lawrence Bull Producer & presenter: Wendy Frew
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 184 - Eco-anxiety: My two years in Sydney off the grid
After reading an online rant about energy use, I took immediate action to radically reduce my carbon emissions. But after two years of chaos, I became worried about my wellbeing. Was I destroying my mind to save my soul? Featuring: Dr Tania Leimbach, Research Assistant at the School of Communication, University of Technology Sydney. Christina Brauer, Postgraduate Professional Development Learning Designer, University of Technology Sydney Producer & presenter: Annamarie Reyes Executive producer: Lawrence Bull
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 183 - Emotions let us make better decisions
When Elliot returned to the office after a brain injury, his colleagues struggled to understand his bizarre behaviour. His experience could help us ignite widespread action on the climate crisis. Featuring Professor Chris Riedy, Associate Director of Learning And Development at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Mentioned: Antonio Damasio, Professor of Psychology Philosophy and Neurology, University of Southern California Martha C. Nussbaum, Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, University of Chicago Marshall Ganz, Senior Lecturer in Leadership Organizing and Civil Society, Harvard University Imagining Transformation: Change agent narratives of sustainable futures by Chris Riedy and Sandra Waddock Good Energy: A playbook for screenwriting in the age of climate change The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson This episode was produced and presented by Lawrence Bull
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 182 - #173 - Should we protect feral animals?
We kill millions of animals at a cost of tens of billions of dollars a year. What would happen if we stopped? Featuring: Dr Eamonn Wooster, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Technology Sydney Host: Lawrence Bull Music: Epidemic Sound
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 181 - #172 - Algae and the human right to clean air
With most of us breathing air that is causing us harm is Algae the key to a world of clean air? Dr Alex Thomson is an Industry Engagement Manager for the Climate Change Cluster (C3), UTS Professor Sara Wilkinson, School of Built Environment at UTS Professor Andrew Tovey, TULIP Program Manager, Senior Research Consultant, Urban Systems, UTS
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 180 - #170 - Is capitalism incompatible with a healthy climate?
In this episode we ask a big question – can capitalism work alongside a sustainable environment? Featuring: Dr Jonathan Marshall Host: Lawrence Bull
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 179 - #171 - Trees? Not in my backyard
There has been a great amount of focus on planting trees in public spaces but what about in the private realm, in your very own backyard? Is there space for you to plant a tree? If developments do not include space for vegetation within their designs, what happens to the future of our cities? Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges of increasing the urban forestry within private properties. Featuring: Associate Professor Abby Mellick Lopes, design researcher in the School of Design, and Course Director of Postgraduate Design Studies, University of Technology Sydney. Associate Professor Joe Hurley, Center for Urban Research at the RMIT University Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 178 - #169 - Microgrids
With the ever presenting threat of climate change looming, and the increasing severity of natural disasters it will bring, concerns on the reliability of Australia’s regional power grid during times of crisis. Due to Australia’s low population density particularly in rural and regional communities, electricity travel great distances from power stations to these communities. This makes them particularly vulnerable to failure during natural disasters, cutting off residents’ access to basic necessities and hindering rescue efforts. Research into microgrids shows promising results that the implementation of small, local electricity grids powered using renewables can provide a stable source of electricity when mainlines fail during times of crisis. Featuring: Dr. Sarah Niklas; Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Sustainable Futures University of Technology Sydney. Host: Cameron M. Furlong Music: Web Building Serge Quadrado, LASERS Porto
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 177 - #168 - Watch out! Seasons are shifting
Have you noticed a change in the weather seasons? Is there such thing as a normal summer or a normal spring anymore? In this episode, we discuss how the shifting seasons are impacting plant behaviour and entire ecosystems. Meet two researchers investigating phenology shifts and predicting how plants could react to future climate scenarios. Featuring: Professor Alfredo Huete, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Dr Nathan Emery, research scientist at the Australia Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 - 176 - #167 - Tracking sustainable development goals in our boardrooms and classrooms
Will we meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030? This episode focuses on how the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals are being used and measured within the education and business sector. Featuring: Associate Professor Melissa Edwards, Director of the Executive MBA program at the University of Technology Sydney Business School Dr Rosemary Sainty, founding Australian representative to the UN Global Compact Alex Fransen, Sustainable Development Goals Project Manager, University of Technology Sydney Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Sun, 18 Dec 2022 - 175 - #166 - How vibrations change living things
It turns out there really are “good vibes”! Scientists and engineers are decoding the vibrational languages of plants, insects, and other animals. If they succeed, we could reduce the need to water crops and poison insects; we could tell plants to grow quicker and stronger, and even help heal broken bones. Featuring: Dr Sebastian Oberst, Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Technology Sydney Producer & Presenter: Lawrence Bull Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 174 - #165 - Who pays the bill for the climate crisis?
Climate change doesn’t impact all countries equally, often it is the countries that have contributed the least to the climate crisis that are the most vulnerable to it. In this episode, we focus on one of the main topics on the COP27 Climate Summit agenda- loss and damage. In this special edition of Think: Sustainability, you will also hear from a campaigner attending COP27 about a separate campaign led by Vanuatu advocating for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on human rights and climate change. Featuring: Vishal Prasad, Campaigner, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change PISFCC Professor James Goodman, a Professor in Social and Political Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Dr Melanie Pill, a Research Fellow at the Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - 173 - #164 - Carbon capture – viewing CO2 as a resource
To meet global net zero 2050 targets we need to not only reduce carbon emissions but capture the carbon already within our atmosphere. So, how do we go about this? In this episode, find out about the myriad of ways that carbon can be captured, stored, and repurposed. While it's not a simple task that can be pulled out of thin air, are we on the right track to meet 2050 goals? Featuring: Dr Alex Thomson, marine ecologist, Climate Change Cluster (C3), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Professor Peter Ralph, executive director of the Climate Change Cluster (C3), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Host: Marlene Even Production Assistant: Jessie Kay Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 172 - #163 - Building resilience into our homes
Current climate change predictions means we will see an increase in extreme weather patterns. So what does the inevitable rise in temperature, increase in flooding, hail, and other extreme weather events mean for the future of our houses? In this episode, we look at why you should, and how you can, build resilience into your home. Whether you’re a tenant or a homeowner, building resilience is more about planning for the future or as the scout motto goes; be prepared! Featuring: Simon Anderson, Director of Anderson Architects Caitlin McGee, Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures University of Technology Sydney Producer: Melanie Scott Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 171 - #162 - The scientist meets the tourism operator
Many of us want to see the Great Barrier Reef before it’s too late. There’s something about the experience of seeing its vast coral shelves in real life that makes it more real to us. And once we’ve experienced it, we might be more likely to care about it. In this episode of Think: Sustainability, we take a look at how tourism can create advocates, or sometimes citizen scientists, out of tourists. Tourism operators and scientists are working together to achieve common goals, and we see just what makes that relationship successful. Featuring: Gemma Gillette, PhD Candidate, Climate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney Lorna Howlett, PhD Candidate, Climate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney and Crew Member, Wavelength Cruises Hanne Nielsen, Lecturer in Antarctic Law and Governance, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania Producer: Josh Green Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 170 - #161 - Is Australian Law Protecting Threatened Species?
The State of the Environment 2021 report paints a grim picture of Australia’s biodiversity, including an increase in the number of listed threatened species. Experts have continuously pointed to legislation as a major hurdle to improving conservation. So, with the Australian government recently pledging to reform environmental legislation- could we close the legal loopholes and save our threatened species? In this special edition of Think: Sustainability a panel of experts tells us about the law reforms needed to conserve and protect threatened species. Featuring: Dr Ian Cresswell, Co-chair of the 2021 State of the Environment Report Rachel Walmsley, Head of Policy and Law Reform, Environmental Defenders Office Dr Leigh Martin, Ecologist and Environmental Sciences Program Director at the University of Technology Sydney. Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 - 169 - #160 - Farming Better For Phosphorus’s Sake
How do we sustainably use phosphorus fertiliser? A large amount of phosphate rock-a finite resource used for fertiliser- is being wasted across the supply chain, with very little being recycled or recovered. In this episode, we investigate the methods to manage phosphorus supply sustainably from using fertiliser efficiently to changing our diets. Featuring: Professor Stuart White, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney. Chris Hall, Regenerative Farmer and cherry grower. Stephen Annells, Chief Executive of Fertilizer Australia. Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 26 Aug 2022 - 166 - #159 - Celebrating Sustainability in 2021
2021 has been another challenging year for the planet. But it hasn’t all been doom and gloom. In this episode we look at some success stories; from coral restoration in the Great Barrier Reef to promising emission reduction targets. We speak to a Victorian community fighting against a mine in their midst and track an exciting new hope for Aussie icon, the Tasmanian Devil. Featuring: Professor David Suggett, Director of the Future Reefs Program at the University of Technology Sydney Lise Walbom, CEO of Food Nation Denmark Kelly Davis, Supervisor at Aussie Ark Debbie Carruthers, Campaigner at Mine Free Glenaladale Producer/ Host: Sophie Ellis Music: Epidemic Sound
Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 165 - #158 - Listening To Our Environments
What are five sounds you liked today? A lot of the time, we get through the day without listening much to the world around us. But if we pay a little more attention, what can we learn? In this episode, we look at acoustic ecology, and how listening can be a tool to get us to care more about our planet. Featuring: Ingrid Neilson, musician Dr Brent Keogh, Lecturer, School of Music and Sound Design, University of Technology Sydney Producer/presenter: Josh Green Music: Ingrid Neilson
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 - 164 - #157 - Ecological Linguistics
What is ecological linguistics? How does the English language shape our perceptions of the environment? In this episode we discuss the different terms used to describe climate change and then highlight some more subtle ways language can shape our perceptions of the world around us. Featuring: Lee Joachim, Yorta Yorta man, Board Member of Living Languages Australia. Professor Arran Stibbe, Professor of Ecological Linguistics, University of Gloucestershire Dr Helen Bromhead, Linguist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Griffith Research Centre for Social and Cultural Research and Project Lead at the Griffith Climate Action Beacon, Griffith University Dr Jeremy Walker, Co-director of the Climate Justice Research Centre, and Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Sciences Program, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences University of Technology Sydney Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound ‘If It’s Flooded, Forget it’, public safety advertisement, 2021, ACT Emergency Services Agency
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 - 163 - #156 - Listening To Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are under serious threat, an IPCC report predicts that even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels it would result in a 70-90 percent decline of tropical coral reefs. In this episode we open our eyes, nose and ears to discuss the innovative ways coral reefs can be conserved. In the first half of this episode we learn about the sounds of coral reefs and in the second half the ‘smell’ of coral reefs. Featuring: Dr Miles Parsons, research scientist, Australian Institute of Marine Science Dr Caitlin Lawson, research associate at the Climate Change Cluster (C3), University of Technology Sydney and School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound Ningaloo Reef lagoon area recording (credit: Reef Song Project, AIMS) North West Australia Fish Choruses recording (credit: Curtin University)
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 162 - #155 - Weighing up Glasgow
With the most anticipated international cooperation on climate change this decade now over, in this episode we reflect on what the COP26 conference has achieved, Australia's contributions, and consider its impact on those most vulnerable to the climate crisis. Featuring: Dr Sven Teske, Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney Dr Cameron Tonkinwise, Research Director at the Design Innovation Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney Producer/Host: Sophie Ellis Music: Epidemic Sound
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 - 161 - #154 - Protecting Our Swamps
What do you think of when you imagine a swamp? They may not be regarded as postcard-perfect environments but swamps play really mportant roles ecologically, regulating water and storing carbon. But they’re at risk, and the problems mostly boil down to human causes. This episode looks at swamps, what’s threatening them, and what’s being done to keep them safe. Featuring: Grant Hose, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University John Merson, Executive Director, Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute Heather Goodall, Professor Emerita, University of Technology Sydney Producer/presenter: Josh Green Music: Epidemic Sound
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 - 160 - #153 - Why Biodiversity Offsets Aren't Working
Shanes Park is destined to be western Sydney’s new national park. The project aims to attract tourists to western Sydney, with visitor facilities and an education centre planned for 2023. But those developments and others, have ecologists concerned about the health of the site going forward. Featuring: Wayne Olling, Manager of Flora and Fauna, Blacktown and District Environment Group Leigh Martin, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Producer/presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Assistant producer: Eamonn Culhane Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 159 - #152 - Kids and Climate Change
Kids have come to represent the face of the environmental justice movement and for good reason. In this episode, we examine the work of young people fighting for a stable climate future, their ability to motivate change, and how they reckon with the pressure of being held as beacons of hope. Featuring: Anna Thieben, Co-convenor of Envio collective at The University of Technology Sydney Damien Nguyen, Co-convenor of Envio collective at The University of Technology Sydney Ashjayeen Sharif, Student activist Greenpeace campaigner Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Laura Schuijers, research fellow at Melbourne University Law School for her substantial contribution to the analysis of the Sharma v Environment Minister case featured in this episode (15:30 - 18:15) Producer/ Presenter: Sophie Ellis Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 - 158 - #151 - Green Roofs Boost Solar Power
Green roofs have a myriad of benefits including attracting biodiversity, reducing air pollution, storm water management and reducing the impact of the urban heat island effect. Did you know that green roofs can also improve the efficiency of solar panels? In this episode we explore how integrating a green roof with a solar photovoltaic system (known as a biosolar green roof) can boost the solar energy output. In the second half of this episode we look into some incentives that could increase the uptake of green roofs. Featuring: Dr. Peter Irga, Environmental Engineer at the University of Technology Sydney. Robert Fleck, Research Engineer for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and PhD Candidate at the University of Technology Sydney, Jorge Chapa, Head of Market Transformation at the Green Building Council of Australia. Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 - 157 - #150 - Building Resilient Food Systems
In a special World Food Day episode of Think: Sustainability we invite three guests to discuss what role short food supply chains have in supporting sustainable resilient food systems. How do we create contingency plans to build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress in our food systems? In this #WorldFoodDay discussion we hear about the resilience of food systems from Solomon Islands to Tropical North Queensland to North-East Victoria. Featured: Dr Federico Davila, Research Director & Senior Research Fellow (Food Systems) at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney. Dr Kimberley Reis, Environmental & Social Planning Lecturer, Griffith University. Serenity Hill, farmer, co-founder of the Open Food Network, and a Director of both Open Food Foundation and Open Food Network Australia. Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 - 156 - #149 - The Promise of Bioplastics
Plastic pollution is an undeniable problem. One solution proposed to help solve our plastic woes is bioplastics. In this episode, we look at what bioplastics actually are, how algae is changing the industry, and whether they can deliver on the environmentally sound promises they make. Featuring: Dr Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil Lead Chemist as The Climate Change Cluster at The University of Technology Sydney Professor Leonie Barner, Director of the Centre for Waste Free World at the Queensland University of Technology. Producer/Host: Sophie Ellis Music: Epidemic Sound
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 - 155 - #148 - Sustainable Fashion
How are fashion designers using digital technology to reduce textile waste? In this episode we discuss how digital technologies such as 3D pattern making software and body scanning are key to a sustainable fashion industry. Featuring: Dr Timo Rissanen, Associate Professor in Fashion and Textiles, University of Technology, Sydney Nat Stratos, Circular Design Practitioner and Facilitator, Co-Director of 3D and Circular Design. Annie Tran, fourth year honours student studying Fashion at the University of Technology, Sydney. Producer/Presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 - 154 - #147 - Not-So-Digital Workforce
Digital labour and remote working trends have seen incredible uptake due to the pandemic. Though we may think these changes to our lives exist only in the ephemeral online world, in this episode we explore whether the digital workforce could help us build more sustainable cities. Featuring: Andrew Butt, Associate Professor in Sustainability and Urban Planning at RMIT University David Bissell, Associate Professor in the School of Geography at University of Melbourne Shanaka Herath, Lecturer in the School of Built Environment at The University of Technology Sydney Producer/Host: Sophie Ellis Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 153 - #146 - Art and Climate Fatigue
Climate Fatigue is one of the many terms used to describe a sense of apathy or dread caused by the constant exposure to images of climate change. We explore how Art can help disrupt this feeling and revitalize how we relate to the climate crisis. Featuring: Dr Zoë Sadokierski, Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at The University of Technology Sydney. Kate Scardifield, Artist and Co-Director of the Material Ecologies Design Lab The University of Technology Sydney. Alankrita Narayan, Author of ‘Urban Sunbirds in Delhi- Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions’ and Participant in the Urban Field Naturalist Project. Producer/Host: Sophie Ellis Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 - 152 - #145 - Tackling Energy Poverty
Energy poverty is a complex socioeconomic issue. Many people are experiencing the health, social, and economic disadvantages of living in energy inefficient homes. In this episode, we discuss minimum energy efficiency standards for renters and access to renewable energy. Featured: Riley Brooke, renter, policy and campaigns officer at the Tenants’ Union of NSW. Caroline Valente, PhD candidate, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney. Aliya Uteuova, visual reporter covering environmental justice for The Guardian US Bryan Tran, community organiser at the Sydney Alliance Producer/presenter: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 - 151 - #144 - Australia's Honeybee Industry
What are the threats to honeybees and what wider impact could this have for us? We discuss the impact Australia’s recent bushfires and floods had on beekeepers and the issues facing Australia’s apiary industry. Featuring: Dr Nural Cokcetin, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Technology Sydney’s ithree institute Bruce White OAM, beekeeper, bio-security officer and a former President of the NSW Amateur Beekeepers’ Association Producer/Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - 150 - #143 - Could Climate Change Make Australia Uninsurable?
Increasingly severe and frequent natural disasters are a part of our reality as a result of climate change. But how will this affect global economies? This episode explores how climate change is affecting the insurance industry. How this influences where and how we live. The industry’s response to climate risk and What we need to change to make sure Australia remains insurable in the face of a changing climate. Featuring: Tom Davies, Climate Change Special Advisor at The Insurance Council of Australia Gordon Noble, Partnerships Manager at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney. Sue Falkenhagen, Townsville Resident. Music: Blue Dot Sessions, Epidemic Sound, Solecism by Scott Buckley
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 149 - #142 - Electric Buses roll into Sydney
Globally countries are striving towards a transition from diesel and petrol vehicles to electric ones. In this episode we explore the electrification of New South Wales’ public transport, specifically buses. Featuring: Mathew Hounsell, senior researcher at the Transport Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney Katelyn Purnell, Phd researcher, Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets, University of New South Wales Robyn Preston MP, local member for Hawkesbury, member of the Liberal Party, Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure Producer/Host: Marlene Even Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 - 148 - #141- How Algae is Changing the Future of Food
The way we produce our food needs to change. Our current practices will not meet the demands of a growing population and a warming climate. Algae, that slimy green stuff you find at the beach, might just help us more sustainably produce our food. This episode looks at how Algae biotechnologies are revolutionising the agriculture and aquaculture industry. Featuring Professor Peter Ralph, Executive Director of Climate Change Cluster at The University of Technology Sydney Dr Graeme Barnett, CEO and Managing Director of Qponics Limited Bastien Finet, Operations Manager at Pacific Reef Fisheries Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 147 - #140 - The Limits of Rights of Nature Laws
Legal personhood or ‘rights of nature’ laws have been around since as early as the 1970s and have attracted lawmakers in jurisdictions all over the world. But what do these legal concepts offer? How do they interact with current environmental laws? And what are their limits? Producer: Marlene Even Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Michelle Maloney, co-founder and national convener, Australian Earth Laws Alliance Dr Virginia Marshall, Wiradjuri Nyemba woman, lawyer and Indigenous postdoctoral fellow at the Australian National University Music: Epidemic Sound
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 - 146 - #139 - Protecting Our Pacific Neighbours
In this episode of Think: Sustainability, is Australia doing its best to care for our Pacific neighbours as they confront the effects of a changing climate? How can we improve current labour programs and pathways? Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Mesulame Ratukadreu, Pacific Labour Scheme worker Jonathan Pryke, Director, Pacific Islands Program, Lowy Institute Amanda Moors-Mailei, Student Equity Project Officer, Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, University of Technology Music: Epidemic Sound
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 - 145 - #138 - Celebrating Sustainability in 2020
In this episode of Think: Sustainability, we spotlight some exciting new developments in the sustainability sector. What projects have been underway while we’ve been glued to our TVs, following COVID and the US election? We talk to three experts in environmental fields to celebrate innovative renewable energy projects, the circular economy and what a Joe Biden election victory means for Australia’s climate policy. Producer: Marlene Even Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Dr Nick Florin, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF), University of Technology Sydney. Manager of the Resource Futures research group and directs and undertakes collaborative research projects with industry and government partners on resource conservation, recovery and recycling. Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Director of the Circular Economy Innovation Network and founding Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) UNSW. Dr Chris Briggs, Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology and Technical Director, Business Renewables Centre-Australia. Music: Epidemic Sound
Sun, 15 Nov 2020 - 144 - #137 - The Psychology of Climate Change
In this episode, we explore the psychology of climate change. With the help of Carl Jung’s analytical psychology, we look at how our internal disorder may be hindering efforts to solve external problems. What is holding us back from effective climate action, individually and collectively? Producer/presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Jonathan Marshall, Future Fellow and member of the Climate Justice Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 06 Nov 2020 - 143 - #136 - Precarious Housing Part Two, International Students
This is the second-part of a two-part series of Think: Sustainability, where we speak to those living in precarious housing situations. In part one, we spoke to public housing tenants. In this episode, we hear from some of the half a million international students trapped in Australia. Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Mon Mon Myo Myint, Rajendra Kumar, Rojal L. Shrestha, international students Adam Loftus, School Breakfast 4 Health and Agencies Team Leader, Foodbank Kylie Ebert, Director, Student Life, Macquarie University Alan Morris, professor, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound, Blue Dot Sessions
Sat, 26 Sep 2020 - 142 - #135 - Precarious Housing Part One, Public Housing Tenants
In this two-part series of Think: Sustainability, we speak to those living in precarious housing situations in Australia. In part one, tens of thousands sit on public housing waiting lists, and a severe lack of funding in the sector means that those who make it in, are some of the most vulnerable in society. Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Alan Morris, professor, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney Fiona Ross, public housing tenant, co-founder Friends of Public Housing Sara Wilkinson, building surveyor, professor, School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound, Blue Dot Sessions
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 141 - #134 - The New Age Of Sustainable Air Travel
In this episode, we take a closer look at whether COVID19 has shone a harsh light on aviation’s carbon footprint, or whether despite the crisis; the big players in aviation will be unwilling to turn-off auto-pilot. Producer/Presenter: Max Tillman Featured: Audrey Quicke, researcher, the Australia Institute Climate Jonothan O'Neill, manager, UTS Protospace Dr Ben Hankamer, Queensland Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 - 140 - #133 - Sustainability In The Stars
In this episode, we examine space debris, what is it and why is there more of it? We examine current and emerging space junk removal technology. And what laws and measures are in place to hold those who litter, to account? Presenter/Producer: Marlene Even Featured: Dr. Martin Bell, astrophysicist, and lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Dr. Cassandra Steer, a lecturer at the Australian National University College of Law and a mission specialist at the Australian National University Institute for Space. Mike Lindsay, Chief Technology Officer, Astroscale. Music: Epidemic Sound Sound: ‘Starlink mission’, 18th August 2020 (credit: SpaceX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTMJK7wb0rM Interview with Peter Meiklejohn, from the documentary ‘Searching for Skylab' 2019 (credit: ‘Searching for Skylab’, Dwight Steven-Boniecki) www.searchingforskylab.com ‘Flight Controllers Activity During Skylab Reentry On 12.7.1979’, (credit: NASA) ‘Sounds of Saturn: Hear Radio Emissions of the Planet and its Moon Enceladus’, 2017, licence under a Creative Common Licence (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Iowa) https://soundcloud.com/nasa/enceladus-hiss-audio ‘Dinks and Donks: from InSight’s seismometer’, 2019 (credit: NASA) https://www.nasa.gov/connect/sounds/index.html
Fri, 04 Sep 2020 - 139 - #132 - Garden Cities
In this guest episode from Think: Digital Futures, producer Caitlin McHugh examines how climate breakdown is changing the way people live. In cities, already soaring temperatures are compounded by the concrete, treeless layouts of most urban centres, while extreme weather decimates crops and disrupts our food supply chains. But what are the possibilities of green walls and vertical agriculture in our urban centres, how can technology help us adapt to a worsening climate? Producer/presenter: Caitlin McHugh Featured: Sarah Wilkinson, Professor, School of Built Environment, UTS Tim Schork, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, UTS Marc Carmichael, Senior Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, UTS Mel Fyfe, CEO and Co-founder of Blakthumb Music: Epidemic Sound, Tomas Skyldeberg
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 - 138 - #131 - Repairing The Economy And The Planet
In this episode we look at how a post-COVID economy can serve the interests of the planet and how to take lessons learnt from one crisis and apply them to the next. Featured: Honourable Bob Carr, Industry Professor at Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS. Former Premier of NSW and former Foreign Minister of Australia. Dr Deborah Cotton, Senior Lecture, Finance Discipline Group, Business School, UTS Sarah Fumei, Project Manager, ClimateWorks Australia Producer/presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Music: Epidemic Sound
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 - 137 - #130 - The Search For Koalas
In this episode, we take a look at the world of conservation after two major blows: the Black Summer bushfires and COVID-19. How have these crises affected the work of conservationists? And what are their demands of government, heading into the future? Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Producer: Marlene Even Featured: Dr Kellie Leigh, Executive Director, Science for Wildlife Jonathan Webb, Associate Professor and Wildlife Ecologist, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Reannan Honey, PhD student, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 - 136 - #129 - The Hidden Casualties Of Australia's Black Summer Bushfires
In this episode, we assess the real impacts of bushfire smoke on our health, why it may be crucial health practitioners and environmental scientists collaborate in anticipation of worse bushfire seasons in the future. Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Benjamin Herder, asthma sufferer David Bowman, co-author of the University of Tasmania study, professor of pyrogeography and fire science Dr. Arnagretta Hunter, cardiologist and clinical senior lecturer, Australian National University Medical School Dr. Alex Baumber, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound
Sun, 28 Jun 2020 - 135 - #128 - Gardening On The Mind
The coronavirus pandemic saw a boom in gardening with many people taking up the hobby during their time in isolation. We know scientifically that being in nature can decrease stress as well as a myriad of other health benefits. In this episode we look at why nature is good for our mental health and the inequitable access to green spaces. Presenter/Producer: Marlene Even Featured: Phil Pettitt, Community Greening Coordinator, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Professor Tonia Gray, centre for educational research, Western Sydney University Dr Peter Irga, research fellow, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Business School, University of Technology Sydney Professor Sara Wilkinson, professor of sustainable property, school of built environment, University of Technology Sydney Dr Fiona Orr, senior lecturer in mental health nursing, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound
Sun, 21 Jun 2020 - 134 - #127 - Climate Futures With Dr Ian McGregor
It’s safe to say Dr Ian McGregor has committed his entire career to tackling this century’s biggest challenge, global warming. Ian has attended every United Nations Climate Summit since 2009. He earned a place on Afghanistan’s delegation for six of those summits, in the lead-up to the Paris Agreement in 2015. Ian spent time in the country himself, consulting with the Afghan government on climate change policy. He has worked with some 35 other Least Developed Countries. Ian and I spoke about climate refugees and the political systems best suited to tackling global warming. Produced and presented by: Julia Carr-Catzel Featured: Dr Ian McGregor, Business School, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 22 May 2020 - 133 - #126 - The Promises Of Big Business
As we confront one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century - the climate crisis - people around the world are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of guidance from governments. Leading some to seek solutions elsewhere. Big business has been hailed both the most obvious obstacle and obvious opportunity for saving the environment. But, can we trust the promises of big business to meet sustainability targets? What’s genuine and what’s just a bit of greenwashing? Presenter/Producer: Julia Carr-Catzel Producer: Marlene Even Featured: Peter Fleming, Professor, Business School, University of Technology Sydney Daye Moffit, Executive Strategy Director, Landor Music: Epidemic Sound
Fri, 08 May 2020 - 132 - #125 - How Bushfires Affect Your Drinking Water
In this episode we’re looking at how Australia’s disastrous bushfire season affected our water systems. How drinking water can become so easily compromised. And how experts are working to make sure our system is resilient for next time. Producer/presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Featuring: Stuart Khan, Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales Stuart White, Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Music: Epidemic sound
Sun, 19 Apr 2020 - 131 - #124 - Preparing For The Next Fire
How do we heal an ecosystem traumatised by fire? How will climate change result in more intense fires? And why aren't we listening to Indigenous fire management recommendations from past inquiries? Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Production Assistant: Marlene Even Featured: Oliver Costello, CEO, Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation Kevin Tolhurst, Associate Professor, Fire Ecology and Management, University of Melbourne Brad Murray, Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney More information on cultural burning: #116 Rekindling Cultural Burning
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 - 130 - #123 - The Rise Of Ecofascism, Part Two
In part two, we examine how the climate crisis is fuelling ecofascist ideology, how the ideology may be taken up by more mainstream politicians and how ideas spread online. Featured: Andrew Jakubowicz, emeritus professor, sociology, University of Technology Sydney Betsy Hartmann, emeritus professor, development studies, Hampshire College, Massachusetts, USA Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 - 129 - #122 - The Rise Of Ecofascism, Part One
In part one, we unpack the history of ecofascism. The ideology written in the manifestos of terrorists. We trace back the movement to its beginnings in German philosophy, Eugenics, Hitler's 'blood and soil' slogans and Norse mythology. We also examine how overpopulation has changed meaning over the past few decades - and how all of this is linked to environmentalism. Featured: Andrew Jakubowicz, emeritus professor, sociology, University of Technology Sydney Betsy Hartmann, emeritus professor, development studies, Hampshire College, Massachusetts, USA Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 - 128 - #121 - The River
Through the heart of Inner-Sydney runs a river pushed to the environmental brink. The Cooks River has bared the burden of urban development in Sydney from the time colonisers settled in Australia. But the river, once dubbed Australia's most polluted, is on the mend. In this episode, we meet the people who want to bring the Cooks River back to life. Featuring: Jennifer Newman, Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney Ian Tyrell, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of New South Wales Sue Burton, Executive Officer of the Cooks River Alliance Dr Ian Wright, Senior Lecturer in Natural Science at the University of Western Sydney Anne Leahy, President of the Cooks River Valley Association Peter Monroe, Co-Founder of the Mudcrabs Ranjit, Mudcrabs Coordinator Producer/Presenter: Victor Petrovic
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 - 127 - #120 - Climate Conflict And Mass Migrations
In this episode: as the most vulnerable citizens bear the brunt of the climate crisis, confronted with civil conflict and forced to migrate as climate refugees - will the international community come to their aid? Featured: Christopher Odeyemi, PhD student, University of Technology Sydney Dr Ian McGregor, Business School, University of Technology Sydney and member, Climate Action Research Group, UTS. Dr Julian Bolleter, Deputy Director, Australian Urban Design Research Centre, University of Western Australia Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 - 126 - #119 - Fighting Climate Change Fatigue
On this episode, we question how journalists have been covering the climate crisis. We look at whether they are numbing audiences with never-ending urgent messaging. And, we examine a new wave of young activists campaigning for climate action, assessing to what extent they can make a difference. Featured: Tom Morton, Professor in Journalism, researcher at Centre for Climate Change, University of Technology Sydney Tooba Farooqui, student and climate change activist Nathaniel Geiger, Associate Professor, Communication Sciences, Indiana State University Producer/presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel
Mon, 14 Oct 2019 - 125 - #118 - Why Australia Insists On Nuclear
In this episode, we look at why Australia is reviving the nuclear energy debate after more than a decade of silence. And why some are dubbing nuclear as our climate salvation. Featured: Sue Coleman-Haseldine, nuclear test survivor and anti-nuclear campaigner Robert Parker, Vice President, Australian Nuclear Association Heiko Timmers, Associate Professor of Physics, UNSW Canberra Kerrie-Ann Garlick, nuclear free community campaigner, Conservation Council of Western Australia. Dani Alexander, Research Principle, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Music: Fuzzy Logic – Nihoni Subconscious – Nihoni Olsted Harten – The Fence In passage – Migration Algea Trio – Algea Fields Closing Shop - Crabshack Kirkus - Architect Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel
Thu, 03 Oct 2019 - 124 - #117 - Periods And The Environment
What is the real waste from sanitary products? And why is no one talking about eco-friendly alternatives? This episode explores how a culture valuing discretion and secrecy around periods can be harmful to the environment. Featuring: Juliette Kidston-Lattari, graduate student of Environmental Biology and Creative Intelligence and Innovation, University of Technology Sydney Rosie Sheba, Founder, Sustainable Menstruation Australia Music: Popism - Banana Cream Neon Drip - Radio Pink Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel
Wed, 25 Sep 2019 - 123 - #116 - Rekindling Cultural Burning
Bushfire season in Australia is starting earlier every year, going for longer, and bringing more destructive fires. Fire authorities do their best to prevent and limit this destruction, as climate change makes their jobs ever more difficult. But are we looking at Australia’s relationship the right way? Aboriginal people have been managing the landscape with fire for thousands of years, and still do. We look at how Aboriginal fire knowledge is being revived, and what it means for fire management in Australia. Featuring: Oliver Costello, founding director of the Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation Peta-Marie Standley, cultural burning researcher at James Cook University Jacqueline Gothe, associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney School of Design
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 - 122 - #115 - Museum of Futures
It's the year 2031. The temperature is rising, as is the price of electricity. But the government has banned renewable energy. Will you go underground to survive? Or join the Solarnauts in their rebellion? Featuring: Claire Marshall - Creator, Museum of Futures Tania Leimbach - Research Assistant, Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation, University of Technology Sydney
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 - 121 - #114 - Climate Election
It was supposed to be a climate election, but nothing went according to plan. With the benefit of hindsight, we look back to before the May 18 federal election result, to see who went wrong, who went right and who paid the price in the campaign for the climate. Featuring: Nicky Ison - Research Associate, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney and Co-Founder, Community Power Agency
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 - 120 - #113 - Starting from Scratch
If you could start our society again from scratch, how sustainable would you make it? Would you build a new city at sea? Or develop a village in a valley? In this episode we look at two different ways some people are trying to start again. And how starting afresh doesn't always mean leaving old problems behind. Featuring: Matthew Daly - Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney John Talbott, - Project Director, Narara Ecovillage Jazz Mozzi - Admin Officer, Narara Ecovillage Karina Czapiewska - Co-founder Blue 21 Raymond B. Craib - Associate Professor in the Department of History, Cornell University Scilla Sayer - Community member, Narara Ecovillage
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 - 119 - #112 - Selling New Cities
Dozens of countries around the world are devising plans to build new cities from scratch. They're pitched as an opportunity to start fresh and make our urban environments more sustainable and equitable. But are these new cities just an excuse to abandon the problems of existing ones? Featuring: Dr Sarah Moser - Director of the Urban Studies Program, McGill University. Kerryn Wilmot - Research Principal and Core Member of the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney. Producer/Presenter: Daniel Butler.
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 - 118 - #111 - Why Banning Plastic Straws Sucks
The war on plastic straws has picked up so much speed some countries are looking to ban them altogether. But what these bans completely fail to recognise is some people need and use plastic straws everyday. This episode we look at how straw bans discriminate against disability. Featuring: Micaela Evans. Simon Darcy - University of Technology Sydney Business School. Full episode transcript available here https://bit.ly/2KYkF6J
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 117 - Introducing Uniform - A new season of All Things Equal
Waiting for your next Think: Sustainability fix? We’ve got something else for you in the meantime. Introducing a new season of All Things Equal. This series will take you into the school yard and beyond, where kids learn that things aren't always fair. Through the stories of real students and staff, Uniform will change the way you think about education; because when it comes to learning, one size does not fit all. Subscribe to All Things Equal in your favourite podcast app, or listen to the show here: https://www.whooshkaa.com/shows/after-metoo-stories-of-social-change
Thu, 09 May 2019 - 116 - #110 - Queer Farmers
There's a strong image that lives in many peoples minds when you say the word farmer. A burly, middle-aged white male dressed in flannel and denim. While many farmers still fit this mould, this image is also a damaging one. It excludes the hard work and contribution of farmers who fall outside of this imagining. This episode, we're pulling this image apart. You'll hear from queer farmers Marita (Milton Mushrooms) and Perri (Hey Cobber!) who share their experiences of farming in regional Australia. Hazel Blunden (University of Technology Sydney) explores the push and pull factors of queer living in the city, while sociologist Jaclyn Wypler (University of Wisconsin) unpacks what it means to be queer in the country.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 - 115 - #109 - Life After Coal
When it comes to sustainability, shifting away from coal generated power makes complete sense. But what does the transition mean for communities who depend on 'dirty' industries for their survival? This episode is all about the journey to renewables, and how we can make sure no one gets left behind. Features: Danny Boothman - Former Hazelwood worker and musician Professor Peter Sheldon - Director of the Industrial Relations Research Centre at the University of New South Wales Dr Sven Teske - Research Director at Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney Dan Musil - Secretary of Earthworker Cooperative
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 - 114 - #108 - Talking To Termites
Termites are often written off as a pest, but there is more to the little creatures than meets the eye. This episode is all about termites; what they destroy, but also what they build. And all the things we could learn from them, if only they could talk. Featuring: Dr Sebastian Oberst - Senior Lecturer, Centre for Audio Acoustics and Vibration at the University of Technology Sydney Carolyn - Artist Therese - Artist Lyn - Artist Kat - Artist Rob Adams - Director of City Design at the City of Melbourne
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 - 113 - #107 - Babies
Deciding to have a baby can be one of the most important personal choices you will make in your lifetime. And yet, bringing new life into the world won’t just impact you and your family. This episode is all about Australians who are choosing to think differently, and see their personal family planning as a type of environmental action plan in an overpopulated world. But can individual action really make a difference? Featuring: Phoebe Mark Graham Pyke - Adjunct Professor in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney Katie
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 - 112 - #106 - Green Colonialism
The environmental movement in Australia has a race problem. White led governments continue to form policies based off research rooted in western science. Western science will often position itself as the only answer, actively excluding knowledge belonging to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In this episode we ask, is western environmentalism racist? Featuring: Bradley Moggridge - PhD Candidate at the University of Canberra. Tania Searle - PhD Candidate at Flinders University. Natalie Stoianoff - Director of the Intellectual Property Program at the University of Technology Sydney.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 111 - #105 - A Critique Of The Circular Economy
As we continue to trash our oceans and terrestrial environments, many are pitching the model of the circular economy as an answer to our problem with waste. Building on the reduce, reuse, recycle model, the circular economy promises an end to overflowing dumps where products are continually repurposed. While the promise of circularity sounds so good, this episode we unpack how a circular economy universe might see us produce even more waste and cause greater social inequity. Featuring: Trevor Zink - Assistant Professor of Management from Loyola Marymount University. Melissa Edwards - Senior Lecturer in the University of Technology Sydney Business School.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 - 110 - #104 - Why Climate Change Is A Mental Health Crisis
Where we've typically ascribed trauma to the individual, climate change now sees large groups of people sharing the same damaging experience in what's being called 'collective trauma'. But as post-disaster care continues to prioritise physical safety, the mental health of survivors often falls to the wayside. This episode we explore the global implications of climate change on mental health and why our mental health services aren't ready for what's to come. Featuring: Lucy Chen - Student at the University of Technology Sydney and Climate Activist. Helen Berry - Professor of Climate Change and Mental Health at the University of Sydney. Jennifer First - Program Manager at the Disaster and Community Crisis Centre at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - 109 - #103 - Why Australia Could Get Sued for Protecting the Environment
When tobacco company Philip Morris sued Australia over our plain packaging laws, it's fair to say we were taken by surprise. How can a foreign company take a nation's government to tribunal for protecting its citizens health? The answer is Investor State Dispute Settlement, an obscure clause in free trade agreements allowing corporations to sue foreign governments for what it perceives be unfair discrimination. In practice, this tends to end up happening over regulations in two area: health and the environment. This episode unpacks how ISDS could put a stranglehold on regulations and policies that put people ahead of profit. Producer/Presenter: Cheyne Anderson. Featuring: Dr Patricia Ranald - Convenor of Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network. Dr Carl Rhodes - Professor of Organisational Studies at the University of Technology Sydney. Matthew Rimmer - Professor of Intellectual Property and Innovation Law at the Queensland University of Technology. Max Bonnell - Partner, White and Case.
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 - 108 - #102 - Above Sound
What can the sounds of the stratosphere tell us about the nature of noise on the ground? Featuring: Julius Ambroisine - PhD Student at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 - 107 - #101 - Colonial Green Spaces
There are over 400 parks and open spaces in the City of Sydney. Some are lush, vast open spaces while others small pockets of green hidden among suburban streets. But are these treasured environments just another reminder that we've buried our histories? This is part two of a series exploring the classism of the environmental movement. Featuring: Professor Jaky Troy - Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research at the University of Sydney. Peter McNeil - Distinguished Professor in Design History, School of Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Penny Allan - Professor of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 - 106 - #100 - Food Classism
While many fret over their calorie intake or whether or not their food is certified organic, others are struggling get dinner on the table. There are many barriers to food, but it's the motivations behind food distribution pushing vulnerable communities even further into food distress. In this episode, we unpack what these motivations are and why Australia as a nation is failing to address food security. This is part one of a series exploring the classism of the environmental movement. Featuring: Teresa Davis - Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Sydney. Sara Wilkinson - Associate Professor in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney. Tanya Lawlis - Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra. Matt Daly - Research Consultant from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 - 105 - #99 - Can Virtual Environments Help Us Save The Real One?
Virtual reality immerses us in artificial experiences of the real world with research also showing VR can create empathy with the environment you're experiencing. But how far does this empathy go? Featuring: Ryan Watson - Head of Community Engagement at New Horizons. Catherine Maree Smith - Ambassador for Parallel Parks. Glenn Albrecht - Retireds Lecturer in Sustainability at Murdoch University. Jeremy Walker - Lecturer in Environment, Culture and Society at the University of Technology Sydney. Producer: Cheyne Anderson. This program originally aired on Think: Digital Futures.
Mon, 22 Oct 2018 - 104 - #98 - Emailing A Tree
When City of Melbourne launched the Urban Forest Visual strategy to gather data on the city's 77,000 trees, something happened they didn't plan for. In an attempt to engage the community in the data collection process, they added an email function so residents could notify the council if a tree needed help. Instead, the council received an outpouring of love letters, drawings and tributes to the urban environment. So they decided to write back... Featuring: Councillor Cathy Oke, City of Melbourne. Jeremy Walker - Lecturer in Environment, Culture and Society at the University of Technology Sydney. Producers: Cheyne Anderson, Miles Herbert. This program originally aired on Think: Digital Futures.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 - 103 - EXTRA: The Future Of The Sydney Marine Park
With the public consultation period for the Sydney Marine Park ending today, Marine Ecologist Dave Booth discusses the future of the park and how the scrapping of sanctuary zones could endanger fragile marine ecosystems. You can have your last minute say by following this link to the Marine NSW website.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018 - 102 - #97 - The Environmental Impact Of The Refugee Crisis
There are currently more than 10 million refugees worldwide and approximately every minute 24 people around the world are forced to flee their homes. Living conditions within the refugee camps displaced people settle are often characterised by limited resources. But typically, the environmental considerations are put aside while refugees deal with the healthcare deficiencies caused by this global refugee crisis. Even though these humanitarian concerns are linked to the environmental ones. Featuring: Professor Abbas El-Zein - University of Sydney. Professor Roberta Ryan - Institute for Public Policy and Governance at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 - 101 - #96 - How Your Retirement Savings Could Fund A Green Future
The superannuation scheme was introduced in Australia to ensure people have the money they need when they reach retirement. But some 26 years after the scheme was sworn in, at what point did your retirement savings become a means to fund a renewable energy future? Featuring: Michael Bones - Head of Engagement at Future Super. Glen Klatovsky - Deputy CEO of 350 Australia. Stuart Palmer - Head of Ethics at Australian Ethical. Dr Scott Dwyer and Dr Yohan Kim from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 100 - #95 - Automating Inequality
The rise of artificial intelligence has as many anxious as it does excited, with people concerned that autonomous technologies could automate them out of a job. But as technology continues to make huge leaps forward, there's very little in the way of policy to ensure these innovations don't disrupt people's working lives and contribute to a more unequal society. Featuring: Nicholas Davis - Head of Society and Innovation, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum. Nik Dawson - PhD Student in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 - 99 - #94 - Opening Up The Ocean Floor
The International Seabed Authority has issued 29 exploration licenses for deep sea mining. But with the deep sea falling under the protections of outdated international agreements and largely remaining a mystery, how can we be sure mining the ocean floor won't bring about ecological destruction? Featuring: Ngenge Sasa - Local Level Government President in Balopa LLG, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea and Member of the Alliance of Solwara Warriors. Elsa Dominish - Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney. Duncan Currie - Legal and Policy Advisor to the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition.
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 - 98 - #93 - Climate Busting
Two climate engineering technologies have been inscribed into the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fifth Assessment Report outlining they'll be crucial in ensuring we don't exceed 2 degrees of global warming. However, with little evidence as to how these technologies work in the field, is this just another attempt to stall more proactive climate action? Featuring: Jonathan Marshall - Future Fellow in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney. Kerryn Brent - Law Lecturer at the University of Tasmania. Steven Siems - Professor in the School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 - 97 - #92 - Explosive Remnants of War
Warfare is destructive and absolute, but when conflict ends there is often surplus of weaponry. However, in burying or dumping these munitions when they're no longer needed, we've threatened the fabric of fragile ecosystems. Featuring: Stephen Billings - Geophysicist with GapEOD (Gap Explosive Ordnance Detection Pty Ltd). Julie Konzuk - Principal Environment Engineer with Geosyntec Consultants. Dr Megan Phillips - Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at Head of PhytoLab at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 - 96 - #91 - Future Foods
Thanks to overpopulation and man made climate change, global food stocks are running low. Enter ‘future foods’ - the gross, weird and wonderful things clickbait articles tell us will be on our dinner plate in ten years time. But as Think: Digital Futures host Cheyne Anderson finds out, there’s more to this debate than just eating worms. Featuring: Jacqui Newling - Colonial Gastronomer at Sydney Living Museums. Dr Janice McCauley - Research Fellow in the Climate Change Cluster at the University of Technology Sydney. Judy Friedlander - Researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney. Olympia Yarger - Insect Farmer with Go Terra.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 - 95 - #90 - The Success of the Commons
The practice of pastoralism in Mongolia is unlike any other agricultural practice around the globe. But as pastoralists face growing climatic uncertainty, and ongoing socio-political pressures, are the mobile herders of Mongolia at their end of days? Featuring: Enkh-Amgalan (Enkhie) - Manager of the “Green Gold” Pasture Ecosystem Management Project. Dr Jane Addison - Research Fellow and Social-Ecological Systems Scientist from James Cook University. Bronwen Dalton - Associate Professor in the Management Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney Business School.
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 - 94 - #89 - Filter Feeders
We have entered the age of personalisation where algorithms filter and feed you your digital experience. But as the power of the algorithm has grown, why are they filtering out the environment? Featuring: Dr Jonathan Marshall - Future Fellow in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney. Cheyne Anderson - Host of Think: Digital Futures
Mon, 09 Jul 2018 - 93 - #88 - Open Space
The data we collect via satellite informs almost all climate research today. So why do half of the earth monitoring satellites currently in orbit restrict the use of climate data? Featuring: Alfredo Huete - Distinguished Professor in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney. Mariel Borowitz - Assistant Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology and author of Open Space. Rachel Licker - Senior Climate Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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