From the Ground Up

Physicist and author, MV Ramana, joins us today to talk about the problem of nuclear power. This is Part 1 of a two part episode.

Willard Metzger serves as Executive Director at Citizens For Public Justice. He joins us today to tell us about the organization and the importance of unity in a democratic society.For more information, please check out:https://cpj.ca/

Edward Agbai, Executive Director of Prairies for Africa, joins us. Prairies for Africa is an organization building connections between communities in Saskatchewan and partners across Africa. Their work focuses on sustainable agriculture, water resilience, and community-driven climate solutions that strengthen livelihoods across continents.For more information, please visit:https://prairiesafrica.org/

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!