From the Ground Up

Badia Nehme joins us from Ecology Action Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to share what is happening within the energy sector there and some ideas for a better way forward.For more information, please visit:https://ecologyaction.ca/

Richard Kerbes from the SOS Trees Coalition talks about the group, the state of Saskatoon's urban canopy, and their efforts to protect it while educating the public.For more information, please check out: https://www.sostrees.ca/

Mark and Sherry talk about the inadequacies of prime minister Carney's "Major Projects" initiative, and the encouraging news of the dramatic global increase in solar power.

Today's show connects the dots between policy, community, and personal action. We will talk about civic engagement, climate initiatives, and how everyday choices shape a more sustainable and resilient Saskatoon.

Rick Huziak is a researching amateur astronomer and environmentalist, addressing light pollution as Chair of the Saskatchewan Light Pollution Abatement Committee. He introduced the City of Saskatoon Dark-Sky Policy. To learn more about the importance of dark skies, join us and listen in!

Michael Champion of Ducks Unlimited Canada talks about the program and its history and future in Saskatchewan.For more information, please visit:https://www.ducks.ca/

Learn about the coal case against the Saskatchewan government and meet Kike, the 12-year-old applicant in the coal case, as they explain why they are involved in the case and why it is important to them.

One of the technologies which the federal government is helping to fund is Direct Air Capture (DAC) - selectively capturing carbon dioxide directly by blowing air through solid sorbents or liquid solvents. In this episode James Wilt (freelance journalist working with Climate Action Team Manitoba) talks with Mark about the feasibility of this technology, which is proving to be extremely costly in terms of money, energy and water.James has written a report on DAC, which may be found at https://climateactionmb.ca/why-direct-air-capture-isnt-a-climate-solution-for-manitoba/

In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Willms from For Our Kids to share why parents taking climate action matters more than ever. Claire Kraatz from For Our Kids also joins the conversation to tell us why parents are stepping up to demand strong methane regulations in Canada. Methane is a “super pollutant” that accelerates climate change, fuels wildfires, and threatens the health of our children and communities—but it’s also one of the fastest, most cost-effective climate solutions available. Cutting methane just makes sense - economically and ecologically.SAVE THE DATE: August 27th at 7 pm MT for a Phone Zap to talk to our leaders about Methane PollutionTake Action: For Our Kids Methane Pollution Letter to Ministers and Your MPforourkids.ca/methane_pollution_letterPembina Institute Blog: Action on methane makes sense now more than everpembina.org/blog/action-methane-makes-sense-now-more-everAmanda Bryant (Pembina) on BNN Bloomberg: Opportunity for Canada in methane mitigationWatch the interviewPembina Report: Raising the Bar  Read the report Pembina Report: Unfinished Business Read the reportEdmonton Journal Op-Ed: Methane mitigation could be Canada’s next growth industryRead the articleLetter to Federal Party Leaders: Methane CommitmentRead the letter (PDF)Connect with For Our Kids:www.forourkids.caFollow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky