The Environment in Canada Podcast

Learn about the impact of oil and gas corporations on wildfires and climate change. Discover how to effectively communicate on these topics with a combination of facts and emotional storytelling. Explore strategies to engage non-activists on climate change through national research and emotive imagery. Address the urgent need for action and educating the public on climate change and wildfires in Canada.

Jessica joins John Borrows, jurist and leading authority on Canadian Indigenous and constitutional law, to discuss being proactive about environmental law rather than only cleaning up after the damage is done. They also talk about concepts of the Rights of Nature and wild rice, Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline, love, truth, time and wisdom, Anishinaabe legal relationships not based on coercion, and Borrow's upcoming book entitled Life's Shifting Cycles.In the Q&A for this episode we answer your question: Why aren’t all roofs and pavement being painted white to supplement glacial reflection of the sun?Be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

Explore how Argentina's ban on environmental protests & tax exemptions for oil companies like Equinor benefit international corporations. Learn about community efforts to safeguard oceans from Equinor's exploration, challenges in public hearings for large projects in Argentina, inter-generational climate dialogues, impact of climate change on protests in Argentina & Canada, and complexities of environmental policies in Canada.

Jessica talks with Shirley Barnea, the 19-year old organizer of the Fridays for the Future protests in Montréal which brought out thousands of people. They discuss protesting at a Environment Minister's press conference, how to combat doom-ism about the climate, recipes, and the Future of Fridays for the Future.Shirley recently became our Québec Chapter Director at Sierra Club Canada.In the Q&A this week we address a recent comment we received about 'chemtrails' and wildfires. You can find out more about the causes of worsening wildfires in Canada, and the oil and gas industry's proven role, here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/You can also find a link to our joint Community Energy Showcase with The Energy Mix we discuss in the podcast here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/the-community-energy-showcase-the-energy-mix-meets-sierra-club-canada/ Be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Please note: Views expressed in the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation, our chapters, or programs.Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

The podcast delves into the evolution of website design, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility. It discusses challenges in managing website content, creating engaging digital environments, and ensuring energy efficiency. The speakers stress the importance of inclusive design and website accessibility features for all users, especially in rural areas.

Dr. Chris Ragan and Dr. Joe Vipond discuss carbon pricing's success in reducing industrial emissions and getting Alberta off coal. They address misinformation, how over 400 economists support rebates, and the link between climate change and inflation. The importance of effective climate policies for Canada's economic opportunities is emphasized.

We talk with Jean-Frédéric Caron, the Executive Director of Orchestre de l’Agora, an ensemble that uses music as a tool for sustainable social change. We discuss how musicians work to promote environmental awareness and to make music more accessible to the public, the way we perceive our environment through sound, and why it’s so important we make sure younger musicians have the ability to continue their work.The Orchestre de l’Agora has organized a fundraising concert on June 12th, 2024, and they plan to donate the proceeds to environmental organizations including Sierra Club Canada. You can find out more about this Gala de la Terre concert here: https://galadelaterre.com/In our Q&A this week we answer your question on the role whales play in marine ecosystems.Be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

Jessica Murray talks with Aric McBay about why we need to explore multiple avenues to winning in the environmental movement and use different tactics in concert with each other. They also discuss how to be more inclusive in our actions and an upcoming two day in person event in June where you can learn more on these topics and on radical imagination.For more information on the event contact ontario@sierraclub.ca For the Q&A this week we talk about why being reliant on oil and gas doesn't mean you can't oppose a continued societal reliance on them - a reply to a question from our recent event in St. John's, NL.Be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Please note: The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation, our chapters, or programs.Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

Montana Burgess, an expert on engaging communities in climate conversations, shares strategies for effective communication on environmental issues. The podcast discusses deep canvassing, personal storytelling, and addressing climate misinformation through open dialogue with friends, family, and neighbors. It emphasizes the power of empathy, emotional appeals, and sustained engagement in influencing attitudes towards climate action.

Tamsyn Neale discusses outdoor education and conservation efforts with Wild Child PEI, teaching kids survival skills and indigenous perspectives. They focus on reconnecting children with nature post-Hurricane Fiona, promoting environmental stewardship. The podcast also explores the impact of seed bombs on biodiversity, access to outdoor activities for kids, and the importance of addressing climate change through carbon pricing and emissions reduction.