http://kootenaycoopradio.com/index.php?/radio-show/show/ecocentric/ en-us Copyright 2010 Kootenay Coop Radio Kootenay Coop Radio The EcoCentric is a weekly radio talk show focused on current environmental issues from the West Kootenay region of BC and beyond. The show features interviews with activists, experts, government and industry providing information and a variety of perspectives on environmental topics. Programs range in scope from deep ecology and conservation, climate change, food security, social justice, politics and more. The EcoCentric is run by a team of four people who work with the West Kootenay EcoSociety, a non-profit environmental organization based in Nelson, BC. The EcoCentric is a weekly radio talk show focused on current environmental issues from the West Kootenay region of BC and beyond. The show features interviews with activists, experts, government and industry providing information and a variety of perspectives on environmental topics. Programs range in scope from deep ecology and conservation, climate change, food security, social justice, politics and more. The EcoCentric is run by a team of four people who work with the West Kootenay EcoSociety, a non-profit environmental organization based in Nelson, BC. Kootenay Coop Radio podcasts@cjly.org Suzy Hamilton talks with bear biologist Michael Procter to find out more about declining Kootenay grizzly bear numbers and the importance of keeping the core of remaining bears in the Jumbo Valley. She gets a Jumbo Glacier Resort update from Wildsight's Dave Quinn. In the second half she talks to Chief of the Xeni Gwet'in people Marilyn Baptiste about the independent federal review panel's report on the proposed Taseko Mine west of Williams Lake and the panel's finding that the mine will harm fish. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:36:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Suzy Hamilton heads back to the Chilcotin to talk with Xeni Gwet'in chief Marilyn Baptiste about Taseko's Prosperity Mine proposal and the negative affects of the open pit copper/gold mine and the proposal to fill in Fish Lake for their waste. In the second half she talks to biologist Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:42:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Listen up to the sound of hands digging in the dirt, chickens scratching, and friends sharing a healthy conscious meal when we talk with Greg Lamoureaux from the Kootenay Permaculture Institute and Berlin Reed, The Ethical Butcher from Portland Oregon. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:09:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Suzy Hamilton talks to Casey Brennan of Wildsight to find out more about BP's coal bed methane plans in the East Kootenays. Later she talks to counsillor Jack Weiss in Bellingham about the council's decision to ban Alberta Tar Sands products from the city fleet. Then off to federal court with EcoJustice to hear the case for killer whales and their habitat. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:41:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Speaking of garbage…Nelson’s Resource Recovery Manager at the RDCK, Mike Morrison talks about our current systems Zero Waste and Zero Pollution philosophies along with Extended Producer Responsibility. Jenny and Grant from the Clean Bin Project/Movie talk about their experience not buying stuff or creating any garbage for a year. Greg Moore, the Mayor of Port Cocquitlam in Metro Vancouver discusses their curbside composting system and the benefits and challenges of such a large scale composting project. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:16:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Suzy Hamilton talks to National Wildlife Federation Senior Scientist Doug Oakley in Washington DC about the BP oil spill and his scientific assessment after being on site late May. In the second half she explores the Taseko Ltd's Prosperity Gold and Copper Mine proposal that is waiting for federal approval. The mine is in the heart of Xeni Gwet'in territory south west of Williams Lake, BC and will see a pristine lake full of 85,000 Rainbow Trout used as a tailings pond. Interviews with scientists Amy Crook and Wayne McCrory Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:52:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia The show continues on its hard energy path with interviews from the Peace River on nukes in the Tar Sands, new coal developments in BC for a hungry industrial world and Ft. St John and residents' reaction to Site C Dam project on the Peace River. Tue, 18 May 2010 22:00:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Hosted by Kim Klassen and John Alton. Contributor Tara Williams of Transition Nelson speaks about Nelson’s movement towards a post carbon society the Expo and Gathering occurring in Nelson which will get the town revved up for more environmental projects. PJ Partington of the Pembina Institute talks about B C311, the Climate Change Accountability Act which would set Canada’s target for 2050 emissions in line with the G8 commitments and US legislation and impose action starting now. Russel Rogers was interviewed about the Earth Darma Course offered through the Shabala Centre and Realynn Gibson gave an update on EcoSociety events. Tue, 11 May 2010 19:19:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Hosted by John Alton On EcoCentric - First up will be an interview with Andrea Reimer, Vancouver city councilor. Vancouver plans to be the greenest city on earth by 2020 and Andrea Reimer has been a leader in getting this ambitious green project moving. Then Jim Holland founder of the Kaslo Jazz Fest is on to tell us about how he is going to reduce all that food vending waste coming out of the West Kootenay Festivals. Wed, 5 May 2010 00:07:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia EcoCentric April 27: Suzy Hamilton and co-host Kim Klassen talk to George Heyman of Sierra Club BC and Calgary author Andrew Nikiforuk on the BC goverment's Site C dam proposal, water woes and a wake up call for BC. Andrew Gage of West Coast Environmental Law opens the show with an invitation to a birthday party in Nelson to celebrate the 20th year of the Environmental Dispute Resolution fund. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:54:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Earth Day, April 22: A special two hour live broadcast from Kootenay Coop Natural Food Store with EcoCentric hosts John Alton and Suzy Hamilton. They are joined by the Coop's Jocelyn Carver. The first hour showcases the theme Eat the Change you Seek in the World, with local farmers and food activists weighing in on Earth Day. The second half celebrated the local environmental support in Nelson and area with interviews. Highlight of the special were the live performances of musicians Flora Ware, Earl Hamilton and Billy Jones. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:51:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Suzy Hamilton talks to northern Alberta rancher Wiebo Ludwig on the current situation re protests of sour gas wells near his home in Hythe, Alberta, and why he broke his eight year silence to appeal to the EnCana bomber to find a peaceful resolution to the current stalemate. She follows it with a discussion of the film Fuel, with Russell Precious and Michael Jessen and closes with an analysis by Pembina strategist Dan Woynillowicz of what's in the federal and provincial budgets for alternative energy and climate change. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:06:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Suzy Hamilton talks to the Alberta Wilderness Association about Alberta's suspension of the grizzly hunt, then turns to Kaslo bear biologist Michael Proctor about banning the hunt here and closes with an interview with Raincoast Conservation Foundation Executive Director Chris Genovali regarding their efforts to ban the grizzly hunt in BC. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:13:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia On EcoCentric today, we speak with Ben West from Western Canada Wilderness Committee about the Healthy Community Campaign he heads up. Ben will tell us about his work on the Gateway Project, the tar sands, climate protection, toxins and farmland and urban planning. In the second half of our show Racheal Holt, local biologist and EcoSociety advisor speaks about her concerns about Whitewater Ski area expansion and the Qua Basin. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:55:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Jumbo Betrayal and Pete's recycled house John Alton interviews Jumbo Wild coalition spokesperson KL Kivi about the RDEK decision to ask the province to create a resort municipality for the Jumbo Resort. In the second half Pete Matheson of the Kootenay Boundrey is interviewed about his recycled home and his eco friendly lifestyle. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:28:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Lee-Ann Unger talks with a representative of the T’Sou-ke First Nations Solar Project. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 17:44:06 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Lee-Ann Unger interviews Damien Gillis about the BCUC decision. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 17:41:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia LeeAnn Unger interviews Damien Gillis and looks at the T’Sou-ke First Nations Solar Project Tue, 4 Aug 2009 17:33:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Fernie Sustainable projects, Solar for home use Dawn Dayday of Wildsight enviro org. tells us about many exciting and innovative sustainability projects in Fernie BC.Local, Jenifer Stevenson of Jenergy Tech tells us all about Solar hot water and electric for your home. Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:16:00 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Sarah Newton report on Revelstoke/ Environmental all candidates Sarah Newton of Revelstoke is central to the Sustainability work of that town and area. Sarah tells about how the city and local industry are working with her on many positive projects. The second half is a taped recording of the Environmental All-Candidates meeting held in Nelson last week. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:00:24 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Every year more and more names are added to the endangered species list in BC. In this episode EcoCentric host, Lee-Ann Unger speaks with Gwen Barlee, Policy Director with the Western Canada Wilderness Committee who explains the need for legislation to protect endangered species in BC and the launch of http://www.lastplaceonearth.org, a campaign and website launched by four prominent BC based environmental organizations calling for endangered species legislation in BC; with Catherine Stewart, Fish Farm Campaigner with Living Oceans Society about collapsing salmon runs in the mid-coast of BC and the impact fish farms are having on wild salmon… Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:17:24 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia In this episode of the EcoCentric host, Lee-Ann Unger explores the topic of energy privatization in BC with an emphasis on private "run-of-river" hydro projects and work various groups from around BC are doing to challenge this policy shift and various private power projects. She speaks with John Calvert, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and author of Liquid Gold: Energy Privatization in BC; Damien Gillis, an Independent Documentary Filmmaker who has produced a series of min-documentary films with the Save Our Rivers Society; Gwen Barlee, Policy Director with the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, an environmental organization;… Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:48:24 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Host Matt Lowe interviews local activist and longtime Jumbo Pass protector,KLinda Kivi, about her involvement in the recently erected blockade to prevent development in the Jumbo Pass area. KLinda talks about life on the blockade. Matt interviews Gregory Hemming from Nelson who is leading a sailing voyage around the Americas to raise awareness about climate change. Dr. Hemming is using art, beauty and breathing to reach people. The show wraps up with a critique of Nelson Mayor's unwillingness to work with the community on climate change. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:59:24 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Host Matt Lowe does what all the mainstream media should be doing and announces to the public the new Canadian climate change bill 377 that just received majority support in the House of Commons. This gives Canada the toughest legislation on the planet, but will the Conservative government refuse to follow through? Matt interviews Beatrice Olivastri of Friends of the Earth about their current supreme court hearings to force the federal government to meet Canada's Kyoto obligations. Matt talks about Nelson's terrific Commuter Challenge results. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:15:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia A review of the nominees for the EcoSociety Environmental Awards which take place Saturday, April 19 in Nelson. Also, a summary of upcoming events before, during and after Earth Day, including the Wild Rivers protest to greet Gordon Campbell in Nelson. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:31:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Putting low speed electric vehicles on the road in Canada. We interview Brian Masse Fed critic for the NDP, Al Cornier with Electric Mobility Canada and Ian Clifford CEO with Zenn Cars in order to get many angles on this critical issue. Find out about the unbelievable EESTOR solid state energy storage system which will revolutionize our world. Understand the issues so you can be part of the solution. Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:05:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Matt Lowe interviews representatives from two Canadian electric car companies about the government impediments to putting their cars on Canadian roads. From cars to sail boats, Nelson resident, Gregory Hemming, talks about his inspiring circumnavigation of North America to raise awareness about responding to climate change. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:20:24 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Rivers throughout BC are endangered by coal bed methane, power and ski resort development projects. We talk to three activists who bring us up to date. The Pitt River, Glacier and Howser creeks, and the news on Jumbo Pass. Also coal bed methane development in the Flathead valley. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:07:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Longtime local environmentalist and sustainability advocate, Michael Jessen, joins host, Matt Lowe, to talk about the innovative things his business, the Nelson Daily News, is doing about climate change. Matt will also get Michael's thoughts on what needs to be done locally and globally to counter the impending global ecological crises. Kaslo resident, Steve Doucette, shares with Matt his search for a sustainable form of transportation for his commutes between Kaslo and Nelson. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:07:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia 1:00 - 1:45pm 3 part interview with Maude Barlow about her latest book Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis And The Coming Battle For the Right To Water. In this discussion Barlow speaks about the causes of the global water crisis and how the crisis has become the most powerful symbol of the growing inequality in our world. 1:50pm Interview with K.Linda Kivi of the West Kootenay EcoSociety about the call for nominations for the upcoming EcoSociety Environmental Awards. Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:37:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Host, Matt Lowe, interviews Ian McAllister about his new book, "The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Rainforest". Ian is touring through the Kootenays giving presentations on his 17 years of observation of two packs of wolves along BC's wild north coast. Matt speaks with the creators of the incredibly impactful and profound documentary, "What a way to Go - Life at the End of Empire". This film explores how humans might respond in the dieing days of the global capitalist empire. Local singer, songwriter extraordaire, Morien Jones plays a few songs in the studio. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:29:24 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Guest Dan Lewis speaks about the Great Bear Rainforest and Ian McAllisters work there with the wolves and bears of this unique wilderness (top of the hour). Suzy Hamilton updates listeners on the latest round of what's happening with Grohman Narrows Provincial Park (half an hour into the show). Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:32:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia Guests: 1:05pm Carleen Pickard, Regional Organizer for the Council of Canadians, which is Canada's largest citizens' organization with members and chapters across the country. Carleen works with communities to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, safe food, public health care, and other issues of social and economic concern to Canadians. 1:15pm Mike Bruce, Communications Director, Canadian Office and Employees Union, local 378. COPE 378’s Take Back the Power campaign highlights the loss of public control of energy generation in BC, government changes to our Energy Policy which exaggerate predictions of our power needs and… Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:31:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia West Kootenay EcoSociety climate change campaigner and Ecocentric host, Matt Lowe, explores what happened at the United Nations Bali Climate Change Conference and what Canada is and isn't doing with respect to climate change. Matt talks with David Suzuki Foundation climate change campaigner, Dale Marshall. Matt also speaks with Rob Duncan of the Sierra Club of BC about an exciting citizen project they're doing to address climate change Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:53:23 PST current affairs, news, Canada, Nelson, British Columbia