From the Ground Up

One of Saskatchewan Environmental Society's aims is the reduction of toxic chemicals in the environment: this has implications for decisions about management of pests. In this episode, Megan tells Sherry about SES's advice and proposals to eliminate cosmetic pesticide use and reduce pesticide use generally.

Sherry's guest this week is Derek Cameron,from StrongTown YXE, a group working to explore ways of using land in the city which are more fiscally beneficial. Their thinking has taken them towards more socially and environmentally attractive use of land, and specifically to pedestrian-only zones. Their specific proposal is a pedestrian-only zone on Broadway, between 10th and 12th. Derek explains the options, the benefits and the challenges.

Phyllis joins Mark to talk about the concerns and the opportunities which arise for climate policy with the new Canadian federal government under Mark Carney.

Sarah Laframboise from Evidence For Democracy (E4D) joins us this week to talk about the importance of evidence and science in political policy.E4D is a grassroots organization that believes a strong democracy requires governments that make policy decisions informed by the best available evidence.For more information, please visit: https://evidencefordemocracy.ca/

"Embrace Mess. Go Organic. Lawn Be Gone. Grow Native Flowering Plants" - so says Wild About Saskatoon! A group that advocates for civic and provincial policies and actions that support the health of local ecosystems.Two members of the Wild About Saskatoon team, Joanne and Candace, are here to spread awareness of the Pollinator Paradise project.Please visit:https://wildaboutsaskatoon.org/

Composting 101! Want to know the ins and outs of composting in your home? Lisa Howse, Projects Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, helps break it down!Please visit: https://www.saskwastereduction.ca/ for more information!

Lorna Harris serves as the Director of Forests, Peatlands and Climate Change Program at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada. Lorna joins us today to tell us about the peatlands and why they are an important part of our ecosystem and why we need to protect them.

Special delivery! Brahm Enslin, the President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for Saskatoon, has arrived to tell us about the Hands Off My Post Office! campaign.For more information, please visit the following link:https://cupw.ca/en/campaigns-and-issues/hands-my-post-office

Professor and Economist, Brett Dolter, joins Mark to talk climate policy in politics on a provincial and global level.Join us for Earth Action Day on Saturday April 26, from 1pm to 2:30pm. We're rallying at the University Bridge (in Saskatoon, SK) to demand green and affordable energy! Bring your signs, bring your voices, let's stand together for real change!You are also invited Sustainability Speaker Series, brought to you by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society in partnership with the Saskatoon Public Library. These are free in-person events. Join the presentation on the Chainsaw Retrofit for an energy efficient house by Harold Orr on Tuesday April 22 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Cliff Wright Library (located in the Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon).