Spaces, Places and Faces » Health http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca Geography and Environmental Studies Radio on CKCU-FM, Ottawa, Ontario. Thursdays: 7-8am on CKCU 93.1 FM. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:32:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © 2010 Spaces, Places and Faces 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 » Health 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 November 26, 2009: World AIDS Day http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/11/26/november-26-2009-world-aids-day/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/11/26/november-26-2009-world-aids-day/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +0000 SpF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=292 December 1st is World AIDS Day and in this show we discussed issues and initiatives related to HIV/AIDS both far and near.

Our first interview was with May Chazan, a Carleton PhD student and researcher with the Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. May talked about . . . → Read More: November 26, 2009: World AIDS Day]]> December 1st is World AIDS Day and in this show we discussed issues and initiatives related to HIV/AIDS both far and near.

Our first interview was with May Chazan, a Carleton PhD student and researcher with the Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. May talked about her research on the international “Grandmothers’ movement” that links South African women who are acting as caregivers for their extended families with Canadians who want to help support them. For more information please consult the Stephen Lewis Foundation or the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

Close to home, Henry Hawkins looked into what AIDS Awareness Week will bring on the Carleton campus. He spoke with Carleton students Karim Khamisa and Yami Msosa, who have been actively planning activities for the week. Anyone who wishes to get involved and volunteer for AIDS Awareness Week or other activities on campus is invited to contact Yami Msosa at rec_hall (at) cusaonline.com.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/11/26/november-26-2009-world-aids-day/feed/ 0 13:22 December 1st is World AIDS Day and in this show we discussed issues and initiatives related to HIV/AIDS both far and near. Our first interview was ... December 1st is World AIDS Day and in this show we discussed issues and initiatives related to HIV/AIDS both far and near. Our first interview was with May Chazan, a Carleton PhD student and researcher with the Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. May talked about her research on the international "Grandmothers' movement" that links South African women who are acting as caregivers for their extended families with Canadians who want to help support them. For more information please consult the Stephen Lewis Foundation or the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Close to home, Henry Hawkins looked into what AIDS Awareness Week will bring on the Carleton campus. He spoke with Carleton students Karim Khamisa and Yami Msosa, who have been actively planning activities for the week. Anyone who wishes to get involved and volunteer for AIDS Awareness Week or other activities on campus is invited to contact Yami Msosa at rec_hall (at) cusaonline.com. Africa, Health, International Development Spaces, Places, & Faces clean no March 15, 2007: Geography Of Waste/Environmental Health http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/03/18/march-15-geography-of-waste-environmental-health/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/03/18/march-15-geography-of-waste-environmental-health/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:26:20 +0000 SpF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=7 This week’s show looks at how pollution and chemical use affect the human body, and how appropriate technology can help meet human needs and mitigate environmental damage. First, Carol speaks with Carleton professor Patricia Ballamingie about the buildup of toxic chemicals in our body tissues, some potential health effects, and what can be done . . . → Read More: March 15, 2007: Geography Of Waste/Environmental Health]]> This week’s show looks at how pollution and chemical use affect the human body, and how appropriate technology can help meet human needs and mitigate environmental damage. First, Carol speaks with Carleton professor Patricia Ballamingie about the buildup of toxic chemicals in our body tissues, some potential health effects, and what can be done to reduce our exposure to this form of pollution.

Then we followed up last week’s story on environmental change and human security, with John exploring the benefits and limits of appropriate technology with Carleton professor Simon Dalby.

Jessica and Paul take a light-hearted and informative look at where old computers and other electronic items end up after we’re finished with them, and discuss some options for safer disposal.

Jessica and A.J. talk about the effects of cocaine on the brain in this week’s Science Moment.

Brittany rounds up the week’s environmental news, including habitat issues for polar bears, the launch of a new organic soda in Europe, and the Harper government’s plans for carbon capture in the Alberta oil sands.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/03/18/march-15-geography-of-waste-environmental-health/feed/ 0 13:52 This week's show looks at how pollution and chemical use affect the human body, and how appropriate technology can help meet human needs and mitigate ... This week's show looks at how pollution and chemical use affect the human body, and how appropriate technology can help meet human needs and mitigate environmental damage. First, Carol speaks with Carleton professor Patricia Ballamingie about the buildup of toxic chemicals in our body tissues, some potential health effects, and what can be done to reduce our exposure to this form of pollution. Then we followed up last week's story on environmental change and human security, with John exploring the benefits and limits of appropriate technology with Carleton professor Simon Dalby. Jessica and Paul take a light-hearted and informative look at where old computers and other electronic items end up after we're finished with them, and discuss some options for safer disposal. Jessica and A.J. talk about the effects of cocaine on the brain in this week's Science Moment. Brittany rounds up the week's environmental news, including habitat issues for polar bears, the launch of a new organic soda in Europe, and the Harper government's plans for carbon capture in the Alberta oil sands. Health, Technology, Waste Management Spaces, Places, & Faces no no