Think: Sustainability

They're cute, they're charismatic, but they're also on the cusp of dying out - can we save the Weedy Seadragon before it's too late? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Cheyne Anderson. Produced by Jake Morcom.

What is the social sustainability of the built environment? How are we using architectural design to cater for the growing and changing needs of the population? Speakers: William Feuerman - Senior Lecturer from the University of Technology Sydney. Phillippa Carnemolla - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney. Tim Schork - Associat...

Agriculture, mining and climate change are three factors driving up the salinity levels in our freshwater basins. What implications might this mean for the biological diversity of these ecosystems? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.

Aside from picking off a berry and kissing your significant other in the doorway, what is the ecological significance of mistletoe? Speakers: Melinda Cook - Masters Candidate at the University of Technology Sydney. Samira Aili - PHD Candidate from the University of Technology Sydney. Adrian Merrick - Founder of Energy Locals. Hosted by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.

The Garuwanga Project is working to build a legal framework that would protect Aboriginal traditional knowledge of biodiversity. Historically, corporations have taken Aboriginal knowledge from communities and patented those practices, leaving the community without financial reward or even barring them from practicing their own knowledge. Hosted and produced by Cheyne Anderson and Jake Morcom.

What are our goals when it comes to space exploration? Are we still searching for sentient life beyond Earth? How far away are we from colonising on another planet or celestial body? Speakers: Dr Alice Gorman - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at Flinders University. Steven Freeland - Professor in International Law at Western Sydney University Emily Bathgate - Casual Academic at th...

Think about all the electrical devices in your home. Your phone, kettle, computer, washing machine... the list goes on. It's estimated that each household in Australia has 350 kilos of electrical material, and we chuck out 35 kilos of the stuff per person per year. And the worst part? Australia only recycles 10% of our e-waste. So what do we do with all those cables and devices? In a special colla...

Your typical car will emit near 5 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Multiply that by the number of drivers in the world and the figure becomes scarily high. Electric or hybrid cars are one way to put a plug in greenhouse gas emissions but how do they work? And will they ever come down in price? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Cheyne Anderson.

Chemical pesticide use in Sri Lanka is widespread and subsidised by the government, but are they doing more harm than good? This week Think: Sustainability addresses some of the global concerns around pesticide use and why organic farming is often thrown to the wayside. Hosted by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou. Produced by Jake Morcom and Cheyne Anderson.

Bee populations around the globe are in crisis, what can we do to save them? Also, what is thunderstorm asthma and how will it get worse with climate change? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.

This week we look at two different angles of how we need to work to preserve Antarctica - the international law and policy in place to protect it, and the science telling us what's happening now, and what's going to happen in the future.

The weaving practices of Kullu are one of their oldest traditions, but how can a hand-made crafting industry compete with big business? Think: Sustainability takes a trip to the bottom of The Himalayas to look at sustaining an old, regional culture and we look at how climate change is making turbulence worse on international flights. Hosted by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.

Predictions from climate scientists are indicating more frequent climate events like flash flooding, drought and heatwaves are on the way. How will not only we deal with these climate events, but the towns, cities and systems we've built around us? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.

Get a little nutty with your spending around Christmas time? This week we take a hard look at consumption and spending during the festive season and even through in some tips to green up your holiday break. Also, a new tracking technology that could help us detect sharks before they swim too close into shore.

Ever wondered what a trip to Antarctica would be like? This week we speak to Jess Melbourne-Thomas, a research scientist with the Australian Antarctic Division about her trip and tumbles down to the most challenging continent on Earth. Also, what will America's policy towards climate change look like under a Trump presidency?

A governmental review is re-evaluating the protection zones of Australia's marine parks. This has flagged concerns for marine scientists and ecologists across the country who are worried economic and social interests will take precedence over environmental conservation.

What kind of creepers and crawlers does summer time bring out? This week we dissect exactly what will be causing you grief in the insect department coming into the hot months, and it's not pretty. Hosted and produced by Jake Morcom.

Why are we so scared of climate change? Who are the climate change deniers? What happened at the UN Climate Conference this year? Think: Sustainability takes a hard look at some of the conversations around climate change and addresses why it's an issue that has the world rattled. Speakers: - Joseph Sikulu from 350 Pacific. - Research Director Dena Fam from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at...

What are the do's and don'ts of sustainable clothes shopping? How feasible is a 100% renewable energy system here in Australia? And how might dehydration help decrease food waste going to landfill? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Ellen Leabeater. Produced by Jake Morcom.

Located in Wiradjuri country, Murrin Bridge started as a 'mission'. It was a place the government of the time set up to accomodate Aboriginal Australians driven out of their lands. Murrin Bridge is no longer a mission today, but with a population of just over 1400 and a 13km walk separating the community from the main town, facilities and services have become run down and displaced. A brief from t...

Why should we mend the relationship between farmers and dingoes? How are eBooks revolutionising the practice of libraries? And what is phytoremediation? Hosted by Jake Morcom and Ellen Leabeater. Produced by Jake Morcom.

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How can we make Sydney's roads more cyclist friendly? And how long until algae takes over the coal industry? Presenters: Ellen Leabeater and Jake Morcom. Producers: Jake Morcom.

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