Radio Programs
The following radio programs were prepared by the Qualicum Institute, or jointly with others*, in cooperation with Dave Graham at 88.5 The Beach FM, to further the understanding of sustainability issues. The need for a better understanding of these issues is becoming more and more apparent as climate change, biodiversity loss, peak oil and a host of other problems now loom on the horizon.
What is sustainability?
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Introduction - Neil Dawe (11 June 2007). Play program
Humanity is a part of—not separate from—Nature and Humanity is completely dependent on what Nature can provide - Michele Deakin (18 June 2007). Play program
There are limits to what Nature can provide - Neil Dawe 25 June 2007). Play program
Any organism that disregards Nature's limits threatens its own existence - Ken Ryan (3 July 2007). Play program
Humanity has been disregarding Nature's limits - Ken Ryan (9 July 2007). Play program
Living a quality life sustainably
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Introduction - Neil Dawe (16 October 2007). Play program
Local sustainable health - Dr Bob Rowe (25 October 2007). Play program
Local sustainable food production - Dr Kathryn Gemmell* (2 November 2007). Play program
Local sustainable energy - Matthew Salkeld* (8 November 2007). Play program
Importance of local biodiversity - Terri Martin (15 November 2007). Play program
Local water sustainability. - Michele Deakin (22 November 2007). Play program
* The comments and concepts offered in these programs reflect the views of the guest speakers and not necessarily the views of the Qualicum Institute.