Spaces, Places and Faces » Economics http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca Carleton University's Geography and Environmental Studies Radio Show. Thursdays: 7-8am on CKCU 93.1 FM. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:32:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 2007-2010 admin@spacesplacesandfaces.ca (Spaces, Places, & Faces) admin@spacesplacesandfaces.ca (Spaces, Places, & Faces) Geography & Environment 1440 http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/shows/pictures/SpFLogo-Medium.jpg Spaces, Places and Faces » Economics http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca 144 144 Spaces, Places, & Faces: Geography and Environmental Studies Radio on CKCU-FM, Ottawa, Ontario geography, environment, international, sustainable, conservation, development, food, politics Spaces, Places, & Faces Spaces, Places, & Faces admin@spacesplacesandfaces.ca no clean February 19, 2009: Farming In Ontario And Green Stimulus http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/02/23/february-19-2009/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/02/23/february-19-2009/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:36 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=210 In this week’s show Matt Street brings us an interview with CRAFT, a network of Ontario farmers which facilitates internships for young people interested in learning and doing organic agriculture.

Carol Hunsberger reports from Nairobi on a United Nations Environment Programme summit looking at how economic stimulus packages around the world could be used . . . → Read More: February 19, 2009: Farming In Ontario And Green Stimulus]]> In this week’s show Matt Street brings us an interview with CRAFT, a network of Ontario farmers which facilitates internships for young people interested in learning and doing organic agriculture.

Carol Hunsberger reports from Nairobi on a United Nations Environment Programme summit looking at how economic stimulus packages around the world could be used to make economies fundamentally green.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/02/23/february-19-2009/feed/ 0 0:11:01 In this week's show Matt Street brings us an interview with CRAFT, a network of Ontario farmers which facilitates internships for young people interested in ... In this week's show Matt Street brings us an interview with CRAFT, a network of Ontario farmers which facilitates internships for young people interested in learning and doing organic agriculture. Carol Hunsberger reports from Nairobi on a United Nations Environment Programme summit looking at how economic stimulus packages around the world could be used to make economies fundamentally green. Africa, Economics, Food, International Development, Sustainable Living Spaces, Places, & Faces no no November 14, 2008: Car Recycling And Fisheries Collapse http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/11/14/november-14-2008-car-recycling-and-fisheries-collapse/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/11/14/november-14-2008-car-recycling-and-fisheries-collapse/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:45:39 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=155 What happens when your long suffering but much loved car finally bites the dust? Follow Matt Street as he tries to find a suitable way to say goodbye to his 1996 Chevy Cavalier.

Also, Paul Martin interviews John Wall about a recent conversation that he had with Dr. Dean Bavington of Nippising University on . . . → Read More: November 14, 2008: Car Recycling And Fisheries Collapse]]> What happens when your long suffering but much loved car finally bites the dust? Follow Matt Street as he tries to find a suitable way to say goodbye to his 1996 Chevy Cavalier.

Also, Paul Martin interviews John Wall about a recent conversation that he had with Dr. Dean Bavington of Nippising University on his research on the science and social change related to the collapse of the Northern Cod stocks off of Canada’s east coast.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/11/14/november-14-2008-car-recycling-and-fisheries-collapse/feed/ 0 0:17:25 What happens when your long suffering but much loved car finally bites the dust? Follow Matt Street as he tries to find a suitable way ... What happens when your long suffering but much loved car finally bites the dust? Follow Matt Street as he tries to find a suitable way to say goodbye to his 1996 Chevy Cavalier. Also, Paul Martin interviews John Wall about a recent conversation that he had with Dr. Dean Bavington of Nippising University on his research on the science and social change related to the collapse of the Northern Cod stocks off of Canada's east coast. Conservation, Economics, Sustainable Living, Technology, Waste Management Spaces, Places, & Faces no no February 14, 2008: Valentine’s Day Gifts http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/02/14/february-14-valentines-gifts/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/02/14/february-14-valentines-gifts/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:36:00 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=83 Join us as we look into ethical issues surrounding two popular Valentine’s gifts: chocolate and flowers. Matt Street takes the task of finding the best fair trade chocolate for his Valentine very seriously, and brings us conversations he had with Ottawa chocolate vendors and chocolatiers.

Turning to flowers, Carol Hunsberger gets into the economics . . . → Read More: February 14, 2008: Valentine’s Day Gifts]]> Join us as we look into ethical issues surrounding two popular Valentine’s gifts: chocolate and flowers. Matt Street takes the task of finding the best fair trade chocolate for his Valentine very seriously, and brings us conversations he had with Ottawa chocolate vendors and chocolatiers.

Turning to flowers, Carol Hunsberger gets into the economics of the international flower trade and tells us about some of the social and environmental justice issues that are tied up in a bouquet of roses.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/02/14/february-14-valentines-gifts/feed/ 0 0:22:35 Join us as we look into ethical issues surrounding two popular Valentine's gifts: chocolate and flowers. Matt Street takes the task of finding the best ... Join us as we look into ethical issues surrounding two popular Valentine's gifts: chocolate and flowers. Matt Street takes the task of finding the best fair trade chocolate for his Valentine very seriously, and brings us conversations he had with Ottawa chocolate vendors and chocolatiers. Turning to flowers, Carol Hunsberger gets into the economics of the international flower trade and tells us about some of the social and environmental justice issues that are tied up in a bouquet of roses. Economics, Food, International Development Spaces, Places, & Faces clean no November 8, 2007: Growing Local Resources http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/11/08/november-8-growing-local-resources/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/11/08/november-8-growing-local-resources/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:08:56 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=58 Our first guest was Naser al-Ardah from Relief International, who is the organization’s Regional Program Development Director for the Middle East and North Africa. Naser discussed the potential for a women’s microfinance program in the West Bank to contribute to greater economic stability, social networking and a stronger social structure in an area that . . . → Read More: November 8, 2007: Growing Local Resources]]> Our first guest was Naser al-Ardah from Relief International, who is the organization’s Regional Program Development Director for the Middle East and North Africa. Naser discussed the potential for a women’s microfinance program in the West Bank to contribute to greater economic stability, social networking and a stronger social structure in an area that currently experiences high levels of isolation and unemployment.

Next we heard from Lynda Hall of the Canadian Organic Growers. Lynda talked about the Growing Up Organic Project, which has had a very busy summer getting local kids involved in organic gardening projects in Ottawa. Lynda and Paul discussed the benefits that organic farming can have, even when a “farm” consists of a few garden beds in the heart of the city.

We do have a bonus feature from John Wall on GIS Day at Carleton University, which is coming up soon on Wednesday, November 14th. Mark your calendar and hear all about it!

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/11/08/november-8-growing-local-resources/feed/ 0 0:09:14 Our first guest was Naser al-Ardah from Relief International, who is the organization's Regional Program Development Director for the Middle East and North ... Our first guest was Naser al-Ardah from Relief International, who is the organization's Regional Program Development Director for the Middle East and North Africa. Naser discussed the potential for a women's microfinance program in the West Bank to contribute to greater economic stability, social networking and a stronger social structure in an area that currently experiences high levels of isolation and unemployment. Next we heard from Lynda Hall of the Canadian Organic Growers. Lynda talked about the Growing Up Organic Project, which has had a very busy summer getting local kids involved in organic gardening projects in Ottawa. Lynda and Paul discussed the benefits that organic farming can have, even when a "farm" consists of a few garden beds in the heart of the city. We do have a bonus feature from John Wall on GIS Day at Carleton University, which is coming up soon on Wednesday, November 14th. Mark your calendar and hear all about it! Economics, Food, Urban Issues Spaces, Places, & Faces clean no September 20, 2007: Change Your Mind http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/09/21/september-20-change-your-mind/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/09/21/september-20-change-your-mind/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:41:26 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=42 Two features this week dealt with ideas that can change our outlook on life. First, Brittany Boychuk speaks with Mike Nickerson, the author of Life, Money and Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay. They discuss problems with our market-driven economy and current societal focus on money, as well as positive . . . → Read More: September 20, 2007: Change Your Mind]]> Two features this week dealt with ideas that can change our outlook on life. First, Brittany Boychuk speaks with Mike Nickerson, the author of Life, Money and Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay. They discuss problems with our market-driven economy and current societal focus on money, as well as positive ideas about how we can bring about a cultural transformation of these patterns.

Then, Carol interviews Diego Martino from the Latin American Centre for Social Ecology (CLAES) about what kind of a place urban areas have (and could have) within Biosphere Reserves that have been designated by the United Nations. Diego draws on his doctoral research in Banados del Este, Uruguay to argue that including cities within core protected areas could bring benefits for both conservation and development goals. Further, it could radically change the way that urban residents think of the relationship between humans and nature.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/09/21/september-20-change-your-mind/feed/ 0 0:14:53 Two features this week dealt with ideas that can change our outlook on life. First, Brittany Boychuk speaks with Mike Nickerson, the author of Life, ... Two features this week dealt with ideas that can change our outlook on life. First, Brittany Boychuk speaks with Mike Nickerson, the author of Life, Money and Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay. They discuss problems with our market-driven economy and current societal focus on money, as well as positive ideas about how we can bring about a cultural transformation of these patterns. Then, Carol interviews Diego Martino from the Latin American Centre for Social Ecology (CLAES) about what kind of a place urban areas have (and could have) within Biosphere Reserves that have been designated by the United Nations. Diego draws on his doctoral research in Banados del Este, Uruguay to argue that including cities within core protected areas could bring benefits for both conservation and development goals. Further, it could radically change the way that urban residents think of the relationship between humans and nature. Economics, Urban Issues Spaces, Places, & Faces no no