February 3, 2011: SPF’s Renewable Energy Series, Episode 2 – Geothermal

The Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant in Iceland. Credit.

This morning on the show we had the second episode in our series on renewable energies. Designed to inform listeners about the many types of renewables, the technologies, and options for consumers, this episode looked at geothermal energy and electricity.

Renewable Energy: Geothermal – . . . → Read More: February 3, 2011: SPF’s Renewable Energy Series, Episode 2 – Geothermal

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

January 29, 2009: Post Invasion Gaza Strip

Carol Hunsberger interviews Naser al-Ardah from Ramallah to discuss the recent Israeli invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

We also revisited Paul Martin’s feature on recycling electronic waste. And we’ve got the Environmental News by Digory McGinn with a focus on the federal budget.

January 15, 2009: Airwaves And Brainwaves

In the news we often hear some debate over the use of public airwaves in Canada. But the situation is very different in some other countries. On this show John Wall interviewed Victoria Henderson, a PhD student from Queen’s University who is studying the fully privatized airwaves of Guatemala. Victoria’s research shows the downsides . . . → Read More: January 15, 2009: Airwaves And Brainwaves

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 . . . → Read More: November 14, 2008: Car Recycling And Fisheries Collapse

May 1, 2008: Biofuels

Just a couple of years ago it seemed like everybody was promoting biofuels as a clean, green alternative to fossil fuels. But today, they’re being blamed for everything from deforestation in the tropics to pushing up global food prices. On this show we heard global and local perspectives on biofuels.

First, Carol spoke to . . . → Read More: May 1, 2008: Biofuels

February 7, 2008: Intellectual Property In The Digital Age

On this show Carol Hunsberger spoke with Carleton geography prof Scott Mitchell about the current role and future possibilities of open source Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Then, Matt Street gave us another installment in his series of features on the Geography of Music. This time he reviewed Zunior.com, an online gathering place and (legal!) . . . → Read More: February 7, 2008: Intellectual Property In The Digital Age

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 . . . → Read More: March 15, 2007: Geography Of Waste/Environmental Health