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The fourth in a four-part series, recorded at the Living Pavilion, University of Melbourne. Climate Bites are lunchtime panels with experts where audience members are welcome to engage on a particular topic. In this episode, nature. Support Climactic See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It wasn't until Lottie Dalziel tried to drastically reduce her waste as part of her New Year's resolution in 2018 that she realised how hard it was not only to find environmentally-friendly products but also find credible information around waste. In 2014-15 Australia produced approximately 64 million tonnes of waste, which is equivalent to 2.7 tonnes of waste per person*. As a country, we rank 5t...

Sydney has declared a climate emergency. What does that mean? Not just in the fight against climate change, and to change the trajectory of Australia's transition, but to us as people? Has it lifted our spirits, topped up our tanks, are we feeling hopeful? Hear messages from our friends and fellows in the climate community in this first Rapid Reaction episode. We'll be doing more of these in futur...

The third of a four-part series, recorded at the Living Pavilion, University of Melbourne. Climate Bites are lunchtime panels with experts where audience members are welcome to engage on a particular topic. In this episode, fashion. Support Climactic Links: Home | ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 Climarte | Arts for A Safe Climate HARA | Organic Bamboo Bras & Underwear See /privacy for privacy and opt-...

Climactic guest and friend of the show Damien Cole has been injured in a surfing accident in Bali. Find his GoFundMe page here if you're able to help out. He's recovering well and in hospital, but did not have insurance on this trip. Damien has been an inspiration to us and many others, and it's a pleasure to be able to help him now. We also re-release our episode with Heidi Taylor, founder of Tan...

The second keynote from the Climarte ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 Festival, this podcast episode features embedded images. Listen in a podcast app for the best experience. Here's a great explainer for how to get a podcast app . This keynote was delivered by Miranda Massie , former civil rights attorney, and now director of NYC's Climate Museum. It's an amazing exploration of the power of multi-discipli...

In our latest episode ( www.climactic.fm/60 ) we heard voices from 4 different cities, all members of the group Extinction Rebellion. In this bonus we have an extended interview with one member, and get more into the details of how XR operates, and what the philosophy is to their actions. Support Climactic See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Extinction Rebellion is a group, a collection of groups, making waves, taking headlines, and getting a reaction, all over the world. But what is XR? Where's it from, how does it work? Who are these 'rebels'? In this episode, we find out. You'll hear the voices of XR rebels in the UK and Australia, taking action in a variety of ways, and taking part in actions that have attracted worldwide attentio...

The second of a four-part series, recorded at the Living Pavilion, University of Melbourne. Climate Bites are lunchtime panels with experts where audience members are welcome to engage on a particular topic. In this episode, food. Special Guest: Sophie Lamond. Support Climactic Links: Home | ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 Climarte | Arts for A Safe Climate See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information...

Matt Wicking is a well-known figure in the environmental community. Through years of mentoring and facilitating at the Centre for Sustainable Leadership, he's worked with some of the leaders in the community, and helped them find their strength. Two of Climactic's own, Georgia and Maxine, have been taught by Matt. He showed great humility and grace by being willing to speak to us not only about hi...

The first of a four-part series, recorded at the Living Pavilion, University of Melbourne. Climate Bites are lunchtime panels with experts where audience members are welcome to engage on a particular topic. In this episode, water. Support Climactic Links: Home | ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 Climarte | Arts for A Safe Climate See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When we asked Reid Pierce how he managed to get the Inner West Council to declare a climate emergency he answered, ‘I just asked them’. This is a conversation of hope, action, the importance of language and using momentum to enact change. With the results of the 2019 federal election still weighing on our hearts and minds this is a podcast to raise you up and remind you that all over this country,...

This is the adaptation for the Climactic podcast of the first keynote of Climarte's Art + Climate = Change Festival. Beka Economopoulos and Jason Jones (USA) Co-founders of The Natural History Museum and Not An Alternative, a collective that works at the intersection of art, activism and theory. In a post-truth era, the role of trusted institutions of science is more important than ever. Drawing o...

Mairin Briody describes herself as ‘an artist living and working on stolen Wadawurrung country in the regional town of Ballarat, Victoria’. She is practicing within her context of motherhood and our current political state of climate change denial. Her work speaks to the hope we can sense in a renewable and thriving future. Maxine sat with Mairin in her studio to discuss her outlook, and how it's...

This episode is largely brought to you by Facebook voice messages, and it's a great way to get your story on the show as well! Just send us your voice messages from live events, use them to interview someone, or just send us your thoughts. Shannon Loughnane of My Extremely Long Walk For Climate Action shares his thoughts as he walks towards Canberra from Melbourne to deliver the message to the Aus...

The March 15th School Strike for Climate was a global event. Quite possibly the largest-ever coordinated strikes, not just by school students, but by anyone in history, the #ss4c movement has become a force. Listen to how the day unfolded at Melbourne's strike and march, the mood before the event, the speeches and highlights, some interviews while marching through the city. Mark then talks to key...

Reptile Encounters is a mobile zoo. A zoo that comes to you, whether to a classroom or boardroom, for schools or corporate events. It's not a new concept. But Josh, the founder, is bringing fresh eyes and a perspective with a sustainability focus to the field. An animal lover, Josh is passionate about his flock, and for teaching kids about them. Mark talks to Josh about fostering connections to na...

Lake Knox is a deep-water lake in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and is the habitat of an endangered species. The community is trying to stop development plans for the lake site, and in this episode you'll learn what they are trying, why it's important, and hopefully learn some lessons about how you can take action yourself in your own area. Darren was Knox City's citizen of the year in 2018, a...

Shannon is a young man who'd had enough with Australia's lack of action on climate change, and has made the decision to walk up to the counter to complain. And by counter, we mean the capital. And by walk, we mean walk. 700 kilometers. This is a community-powered walk, and you can get involved in Shannon's effort. But, you can also learn a lot about his approach, his mindset, and how he's gone abo...

Wiebe Wakker is a rare type of person, one you don't encounter very often, and who you might think doesn't exist anymore. Wiebe's an adventurer. But he's not off pillaging foreign lands or taking part in destructive activities in the name of fun. He's travelled around the world, in a ten year old electric car, to bring attention to the practicality of EV's. This is the 50th episode of Climactic, a...

Holly Hammond is a stalwart of the social activism community, but when she's not on the baricades or on a march, she's practising radical self-care, and helping others to do the same. Burnout is endemic in the activist community, but maybe it doesn't have to be. Holly's efforts, and organising, have helped scores of members of the community overcome burnout, overwhelm, and emotional fatigue. With...

The Climate Reality Project Australia and Al Gore are headed to Brisbane to train people like you, yes you, in the Climactic community, to #LeadOnClimate. Host Mark is thrilled, and humbled, to be attending the Climate Reality - Brisbane Training in June of this year, and he wants you to be there as well! Applications close on April 18th. Tell a friend, a family member. The public acceptance of th...

Doctor Richard di Natale is many things, beyond being a general practitioner and public health specialist. He's an Australian Senator in the Federal Government, and leader of the Australian Greens Party, a powerful third party. The Greens are a fascinating party with an amazing story, and this episode could easily have dived solely into politics, as Richard of course has a ringside perspective. Bu...

The School Strike for Climate is one of the most energizing, and effective, things happening in the climate movement. From Greta Thunberg striking from school, one student standing up and doing what seemed obvious, what seemed called for, has spiralled and grown into a worldwide movement, that has hit home, taken root, and sprouted in an unbelievable way here in Australia. Here at Climactic we are...

Jackie Matthews is many things, a businesswoman, mother, co-host of community stalwart The Sustainable Hour, and much else. Maxine sits down with Jackie for a chat about her story, the recycling crisis, the school strikes, and the climate emergency. You'll find a lot to learn in this episode, and we hope you enjoy it. If you do, please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts , an...