From the Ground Up

Dave and Mark chat about the invasion of Ukraine in the global energy context, just transitions, the latest IPCC report, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does just transition mean? Mark introduces the subject with the help of some clips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave interviews disability activist John Rae about the implications of the climate crisis -- and some of the proposed responses -- for the rights of people with disabilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cat Abreu, former Executive Director of Climate Action Network Canada, and now director of Destination Zero and a member of the Net Zero Advisory Body, talks with Mark about her journey into climate justice organizing, the need for a just transition, and what it's going to take to get to zero GHG emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin chats with Simon Enoch, director of the Saskatchewan office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and co-author of the recent CCPA report "Big Oil in City Hall: Climate and Energy Politics in the Queen City." Justin and Simon discuss the controversy that enveloped Regina's City Council in January 2021 when the oil industry mobilized to block a proposed amendment that could have ban...

A selective look back at some of the things we covered in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep Left Green(Dave Greenfield) shares Solstice Songs to mark the winter solstice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark talks with Anna about the ways in which the arts can build our resilience, address our climate anxiety and strengthen us for action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate, David and Mark talk about the work they are doing to bring Afghan activists whose lives are at risk to Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn talks about his experience at the COP26 Glasgow climate conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An analysis of the outcomes of the UNFCCC COP26 conference in Glasgow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Wright is a leader in the Saskatoon Youth Climate Committee. We talk about the Glasgow climate conference, the youth climate justice movement in Saskatoon, and the Saskatoon climate rally on 12 Nov 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A replay of a Real News Network interview with leading environmental economist Peter Victor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers:- Tzeporah Berman on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty campaign- Some advice from a British trades unionist on how to achieve a Just Transition that works- Sponsoring Afghan refugees who fear persecution because of their involvement in the climate justice and womens' rights movement in their country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a federal election, and before a vitally important international climate conference, a look at how close Canada is coming to doing its fair share of emissions reduction action - and how we can do better. Climate Action Tracker is a rigorous science-based assessment of national targets and policies, and has recently brought out a new assessment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Conductor Genevieve Leclair and rapper/poet Lindsay Knight talk about their involvement in the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra performance of The Uncertain Four Seasons. See https://the-uncertain-four-seasons.info/ for more information about the (de)composition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn and Mark discuss the outcome of the Canadian federal election and the implications for future climate policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of 2 of an interview about climate policies with 2021 federal election candidates Claire Card (New Democratic Party of Canada)and Naomi Hunter (Green Party of Canada). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of 1 of an interview about climate policies with federal election candidates Naomi Hunter (Green Party of Canada) and Claire Card (New Democratic Party of Canada). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn and Mark discuss the federal parties' climate platforms as we approach another federal election in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark provides an account of the most recent report on the state of the climate crisis by the world's leading scientists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark chats with Caroline from the Climate Action Network, who talks about governmental climate accountability in the Canadian context and Bill C-12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracey and Mark discuss the emotional impacts of the climate emergency, and how to address them constructively to build mental health and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suha Jarrar died aged 30 earlier in July 2021. She had done vital research into the impacts of climate change on the Palestinian territories, the options for adaptation and the obstacles that result from the Israeli occupation. This is a repeat of a 2018 interview conducted by Mark and Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brahm Enslin from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) describes their exciting set of proposals for the future of Canada Post - postal banking, internet, home check-ins, EV charging stations, greening of buildings and vehicles, and more - under the name of Delivering Community Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.