Tag: Environment
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S4E13 – Microplastics and PFAS
Today we talk about microplastics and PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”). I speak to environmental scientists Karen Raubenheimer and Ian Wright about these tiny particles, what they do to our health and environment, and whether this is really the physical legacy we want our society to leave for the generations to come. Originally broadcast 06/06/25
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S4E8 Local people making change in Brisbane
On today’s show we hear four different interviews with local Brisbane people who have been working for change in our city – community eviction resistance; providing spaces for girls in Afghanistan to learn and share their stories; getting together with neighbours to talk about climate resilience; and interrupting the campaign speeches of politicians to put…
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S4E7 – Ethical futures for people and planet
Today we chat to a few people from the Ethical Futures for People and Planet conference that is coming up in a few weeks in Brisbane. We hear from Michelle Maloney, Larelle Bossi and Hugh Breakey to learn about Earth Laws, applied ethics, AI, space exploration and more! Originally broadcast 11/04/25
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S3E31 – Deforestation
Today we are talking deforestation. I speak to ecologist David Lindenmayer about his book “The Forest Wars”, and to Hannah Thomas who has been studying why Qld has some of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. Originally broadcast 01/11/24
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S3E30 The People’s Blockade of the World’s Biggest Coal Port 2024
Today’s show is a report back from the People’s Blockade of the World’s Biggest Coal Port – which happened over the last few weeks in Newcastle and Canberra. Hear from organisers and people who took direct action against the fossil fuel industry! Originally broadcast 06/12/24
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S3E22 – Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan
Today we respond to Peter Dutton’s proposal to build nuclear reactors across the continent. We hear from environmental organisers Jim Green and Ben Pennings about how we can oppose this plan and build real alternatives to the climate crisis. Originally broadcast 21/06/24
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S3E16 – Public transport
On today’s show we are talking public transport! To celebrate 50c fares beginning in Brisbane this week, I talk to Roman Gafa from Translink, Peter Allen from the RBTU Union, Michael Berkman from the Greens, and academic Kelly Bertolaccini about the meaning of this dramatic change, and the value of public transport. Originally broadcast 02/08/24
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S3E13 – Doing time for the planet part 2 – Ali Alishah
Today on the Paradigm Shift we are talking about going to prison to protect the planet – part two! This week we speak to Ali Alishah who has just got out after three months in a Tasmanian prison for locking on to protect old growth forest there. We hear some reflections on prison, strategy, and…
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S3E12 – Doing time for the planet part 1 – Violet Coco and Brad Homewood
Today’s show is about going to prison to protect the planet! In part one I speak to Brad Homewood and Violet Coco who just got out after three months in prison for climate action. Originally broadcast 07/06/24
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S3E5 – Low consumption living
Today we talk to Jonathan Cornford about low consumption or low income living – choosing to live with less money and less stuff. It’s probably better for the planet, could it be better for us too? And would it be possible for us as a society to do it? Originally broadcast 16/02/24
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