Great Barrier Reef Has Seen Major Decline In Past 3 Decades
New research is showing that Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s largest, is in steep decline, with half of the reef vanishing in the past 27 years.…
Mark Brooks
Costa Rica poised to ban hunting as sport
An environmentalist wearing a frog mask is seen near members of Congress (rear) who are voting on an anti-hunting law inside the Legislative Assembly building in San Jose, Costa Rica.…
Earthgauge Radio October 4 2012: James Kunstler, Fast for Climate Justice and the new “Passive House” in Wakefield
Download: earthgauge-podcast-oct4-2012.mp3 On Earthgauge Radio this week, we ‘re talking about techno-optimism, fasting for climate justice and energy efficient buildings. I have 3 interviews for you on today’s show: Novelist…
This week on Earthgauge Radio: James Kunstler, Climate Justice and the new “Passive House” in Wakefield
On Earthgauge Radio tomorrow (Thursday October 4 at 7:00 AM on CKCU FM), I am thrilled to be presenting part 1 of an Earthgauge exclusive interview with James Kunstler, acclaimed…
De Souza: Pipeline development was ‘top of mind’ in Stephen Harper’s budget bill
Mike De Souza continues his great work for Canadian Press digging up info on the Harper government’s deliberate and planned assaults on legislation and regulations designed to protect the environment…
Climate Change Deaths Could Total 100 Million By 2030 If World Fails To Act
More than 100 million people will die and global economic growth will be cut by 3.2 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030 if the world fails to tackle…
Earthgauge Radio September 27, 2012: Disappearing Arctic sea ice and Ottawa’s Environment Committee Chair Maria McRae
Download: earthgauge-podcast-sept27-2012.mp3 On this week’s edition of Earthgauge Radio, we’re talking about the astonishing summer melt of Arctic sea ice and we check in with the Chair of the City…
Tomorrow on Earthgauge Radio: The astonishing disappearance of Arctic sea ice and Ottawa’s Environment Committee Chair Maria McRae
On Earthgauge Radio this week, we’re talking about the extraordinary amount of Arctic sea ice that has melted this summer and the implications of the rapid changes taking place. Last…
Total Energy warns against oil drilling in Arctic
The Financial Post is reporting that the chief executive of Total SA, Christophe de Margerie, has said energy companies should not drill for crude in Arctic waters, marking the first…
The Story of Stuff
Check out this video from thestoryofstuff.org. Worth a look. Here’s the synopsis… From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home…
Arctic expert predicts final collapse of sea ice within four years
Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University has predicted the final collapse of Arctic sea ice in summer months within four years. I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Wadhams, who…
Earthgauge Radio September 20, 2012: National Organic Week, Fast for Climate Justice, and the impacts of Ottawa’s summer drought
Download: earthgauge-podcast-sept20-2012.mp3 Lots happening these days on the environmental front in Ottawa and beyond so on Earthgauge Radio this week, I have 3 interviews for you: Stephanie Lane of Canadian…
Earthgauge Radio September 20, 2012: National Organic Week and the local impacts of Ottawa’s summer drought
On Earthgauge Radio this week, we catch up with Stephanie Lane of Canadian Organic Growers (Ottawa chapter) to talk about Canada’s National Organic Week <http://www.organicweek.ca/>, which is happening from Sept…
Climate Change: Coral Reefs Expected To Suffer Greatly, Study Finds
Did you know that coral reefs are home to fully 25% of the world’s marine life? Me neither. This latest report on the state of the world’s coral reefs would…
Globe Records Fourth Warmest August Ever as Arctic Ice Melts Rapidly
And so it continues… From Andrew Freedman at Climate Central: “August was the fourth warmest such month on record worldwide, marking the 330th straight month with a global temperature above…
Earthgauge Radio September 13, 2012: From the frontlines of the Northern Gateway pipeline struggle
Download: earthgauge-podcast-sept13-2012-northerngateway.mp3 I’m excited to be back at CKCU to kick off the second season of Earthgauge Radio! On this the September 13 edition of the program, we hear a…
Why can’t weather reporters say the words “climate change” when they talk about extreme weather?
Check out this video satire of network television, its lack of coverage of climate change, and a weather person who says enough is enough. Featuring Kai Nagata, former writer-in-residence of…
Earthgauge Radio kicks off season 2 tomorrow morning on CKCU!
Tune in to CKCU FM 93.1 tomorrow morning from 7:00-8:00 AM for the launch of the second season of Earthgauge Radio! On tomorrow’s show, I’ll be bringing you two interviews…
Climate Change News: Arctic summer sea ice decline seems irreversible
“Scientists say this year’s record declines in Arctic sea ice extent and volume are powerful evidence that the giant cap of ice at the top of the planet is on…
Pro-development B.C. community says no to Northern Gateway
In Public Opinion Research conducted by the District of Fort St. James 198 respondents indicated a significant majority (86%) opposed the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. The following letter was put…