December 16, 2010: Industrial Agriculture

This morning on the show we heard the first feature from new SPF’er Chris Mineau, about industrial agriculture, and Henry and Robyn talked about their fourth year undergrad geography theses, and their process so far.

Pierre Mineau: Industrial Agriculture By: Chris Mineau, Regular SPF Contributor For her first feature, Chris discusses the . . . → Read More: December 16, 2010: Industrial Agriculture

December 9, 2010: Carbon Taxation and a Madgical Moment

Carbon emissions from a coal fired power plant. Hear about the potential future of carbon taxation in today’s interview with John Curtis.

This morning on the show we heard about carbon taxation, had the fourth episode of our Madgical Moments series, and got an update from the Canadian Youth Delegation about the UN meetings . . . → Read More: December 9, 2010: Carbon Taxation and a Madgical Moment

December 2, 2010: Peter Singer Lecture

Philosopher Peter Singer delivering a lecture; hear about his approach to climate change ethics in this week’s feature. Picture Credit.

This morning on the show we heard the first feature from new SPF’er Kathy Lopez, and played the first episode of the Canadian Youth Delegation’s podcast series from the UN climate conference in Cancun. . . . → Read More: December 2, 2010: Peter Singer Lecture

November 25, 2010: Biodiversity

This morning on the show we had the first feature from new SPF’er Andrew Lindstrom, an interview on biodiversity, and heard an overview of electricity generation and transmission from our first renewable energy episode, not included on last week’s show.

Paul Grigoriev: Biodiversity By: Andrew Lindstrom, Regular SPF Contributor 2010 was designated by the . . . → Read More: November 25, 2010: Biodiversity

November 18, 2010: SPF’s Renewable Energy Series, Episode 1

Wind turbines in Sandesneben, Germany.

Overview of Renewable Energy By: Henry Hawkins, Regular SpF Contributor

Renewable energies have been a major focus of countries around the world in recent years, and the industry is currently going through rapid expansion, with solar, wind, geothermal, and other technologies seeing rapid technological advancements and implementations. . . . → Read More: November 18, 2010: SPF’s Renewable Energy Series, Episode 1

November 11, 2010: GIS Day At Carleton

This morning we heard all about GIS Department in Madgic, the upcoming GIS Day at Carleton on November 17th, and talked to Greg Macdougall from Organizing for Justice, a conference being held this weekend to promote social, environmental, and economic justice. You can visit the Carleton GIS Day website, or the worldwide website for more . . . → Read More: November 11, 2010: GIS Day At Carleton

November 4, 2010: Funding Drive Show II

The CKCU Funding Drive

This morning on the show we had our second funding drive show, and raised another $140 to bring out total to $305 dollars for the our funding drive contribution. If you wanted to donate, it’s not too late! Call the station at 613 520 3920, or toll free at . . . → Read More: November 4, 2010: Funding Drive Show II

October 28, 2010: Funding Drive Show I

The CKCU Funding Drive: Visit their website at www.ckcufm.com and support community radio!

The CKCU Funding Drive

It’s that time again; the annual CKCU Funding Drive! During the 3 week period, the station raises money toward their operating budget for the year, and every show kicks in to help them reach their $110,000 target. . . . → Read More: October 28, 2010: Funding Drive Show I

October 21, 2010: Madgical Moments, Part 2

Canadian Peacekeepers at the Israel/Egypt border in 1962. Hear about the ‘Keeping The Peace’ map in this week’s Madgical Moment.

Madgical Moments, Episode 2: Peacekeeping Around The World By: Joanne Cameron, Government Documents Specialist

This morning on the show we had the second episode of the Madgical Moments, brought to you by the Madgic . . . → Read More: October 21, 2010: Madgical Moments, Part 2

October 14, 2010: Writing & The Geography Undergrad Thesis

Aerial view of the toxic ‘sludge’ spilled in Hungary, from a toxic waste reservoir. Hear more about it in this week’s Environmental News.

The Carleton Geography Undergrad Thesis: Introduction By: Henry Hawkins & Robyn Penney, Regular SpF Contributors

This morning on the show we heard about the fourth year Geography Honours Undergrad Thesis. . . . → Read More: October 14, 2010: Writing & The Geography Undergrad Thesis