EcoCentric
| Hosts: | John Alton, Matt Lowe, Suzy Hamilton, Lee-Ann Unger, Kim Klassen |
| Techs: | Perry, Jen |
| Airs: | Tuesday 1 pm and Sunday 9 am |
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.
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Episodes
Apr 08 2008 - EcoCentric for April 8 2008
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.
Apr 01 2008 - The Electric Car and Gregory Hemming on Global Circumnavigation
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.
Mar 25 2008 - Coal Bed Methane Development in the Flathead, Updates on Privatization of BC Rivers
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.
Mar 18 2008 - Climate conscious business and sustainable transportation
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.
Mar 04 2008 - Water For All
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.
Feb 12 2008 - The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Rainforest
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.
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Feb 05 2008 - Great Bear Rainforest and Grohman Narrows
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).
Jan 29 2008 - Take Charge! Energy Privatization and the National Day of Action
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 works to educate the public about the problems with run-of-river projects and the 500 private power licenses under consideration. 1:35pm Corky Evans, MLA Nelson-Creston. Mr. Evans speaks with the EcoCentric about the important of public energy from both a provincial and local perspective.
Jan 28 2008 - United Nations Bali Climate Change
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
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