May 31, 2007: Political Change And Mobilization

On this week’s show we delve into issues of political change. Carol talks with Neil Burron about the political situation in Haiti, where Canada and other countries are trying to ‘promote democracy’ following a series of tough political transitions, and how all of this fits into a larger pattern of globalization.

As well, Matt . . . → Read More: May 31, 2007: Political Change And Mobilization

May 17, 2007: Transportation, Energy And Waste

This was the first show on our new, bi-weekly summer schedule. Carol talked with Lynda Harvey from Natural Resources Canada about efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from highway trucking. This segment includes an audio clip from Mark Dalton: SmartDriver, a novel that combines lessons on fuel efficiency with a story of crime and . . . → Read More: May 17, 2007: Transportation, Energy And Waste

May 3, 2007: Global Issues, Local Effects

A growing number of carbon offset programs offer you the chance to make up for the emissions you create in some ways by supporting initiatives that reduce emissions in other ways. Matt Street asks Paul Lingl of the David Suzuki Foundation whether these programs deliver on their promises, or just make people feel better . . . → Read More: May 3, 2007: Global Issues, Local Effects