Spaces, Places and Faces » environment 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 » environment 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 August 20, 2009: It’s A Nice Day For A Green Wedding http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/08/20/it%e2%80%99s-a-nice-day-for-a-green-wedding/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/08/20/it%e2%80%99s-a-nice-day-for-a-green-wedding/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:51:34 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=262 This week’s show is all about the wedding bells and how to limit your environmental footprint if you are getting married.  In our first segment Matt Street spoke with Amalia Ward the VP of Operations with  Talen Events about how brides and grooms can reduce the impact of their wedding on the environment.   In . . . → Read More: August 20, 2009: It’s A Nice Day For A Green Wedding]]> This week’s show is all about the wedding bells and how to limit your environmental footprint if you are getting married.  In our first segment Matt Street spoke with Amalia Ward the VP of Operations with  Talen Events about how brides and grooms can reduce the impact of their wedding on the environment.   In the segment Matt references their website and blog as a good source of information with ideas to help you plan a green wedding.

In the second half of the show Britney Boychuck talks to us about how to incorporate ideas of sustainability in vacation planning, both for honeymooning and everyday vacations in this week’s Green Routine.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/08/20/it%e2%80%99s-a-nice-day-for-a-green-wedding/feed/ 1 0:11:42 This week’s show is all about the wedding bells and how to limit your environmental footprint if you are getting married.  In our first segment ... This week’s show is all about the wedding bells and how to limit your environmental footprint if you are getting married.  In our first segment Matt Street spoke with Amalia Ward the VP of Operations with  Talen Events about how brides and grooms can reduce the impact of their wedding on the environment.   In the segment Matt references their website and blog as a good source of information with ideas to help you plan a green wedding. In the second half of the show Britney Boychuck talks to us about how to incorporate ideas of sustainability in vacation planning, both for honeymooning and everyday vacations in this week's Green Routine. Alternative energy, Climate, Conservation, Sustainable Living Spaces, Places, & Faces no no June 25, 2009: Growing Up – Environment and Education http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/06/25/june-25-2009-growing-up-environment-and-education/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/06/25/june-25-2009-growing-up-environment-and-education/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:52:17 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=256 In honour of fathers day John Wall started the show off with a discussion on how he and his partner work together to integrate the environmental concepts into raising a child. John spoke of a number of useful tool and resources available to young fathers (and mothers) and gave a few words of wisdom . . . → Read More: June 25, 2009: Growing Up – Environment and Education]]> In honour of fathers day John Wall started the show off with a discussion on how he and his partner work together to integrate the environmental concepts into raising a child. John spoke of a number of useful tool and resources available to young fathers (and mothers) and gave a few words of wisdom from his experience in the process.

In the second half of the show Matt Street spoke with Asni Mekonnen the Senior Program Officer with the World University Services of Canada about their new Shine a Light campaign.  Ms. Mekonnen spoke about the importance of the raising the base level of education for young girls in refugee camps and the various ways the Shine a Light Campaign is proposing to accomplish this.  In this segment Matt references one of the many you tube videos that have been posted on-line by supporters of the program. You can either link to these through the shine a light campaign website, or view the video by Joelle Baseya here.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/06/25/june-25-2009-growing-up-environment-and-education/feed/ 0 0:15:46 In honour of fathers day John Wall started the show off with a discussion on how he and his partner work together to integrate the ... In honour of fathers day John Wall started the show off with a discussion on how he and his partner work together to integrate the environmental concepts into raising a child. John spoke of a number of useful tool and resources available to young fathers (and mothers) and gave a few words of wisdom from his experience in the process. In the second half of the show Matt Street spoke with Asni Mekonnen the Senior Program Officer with the World University Services of Canada about their new Shine a Light campaign.  Ms. Mekonnen spoke about the importance of the raising the base level of education for young girls in refugee camps and the various ways the Shine a Light Campaign is proposing to accomplish this.  In this segment Matt references one of the many you tube videos that have been posted on-line by supporters of the program. You can either link to these through the shine a light campaign website, or view the video by Joelle Baseya here. Africa, Education, Nature Spaces, Places, & Faces no no March 19, 2009: Toilet Seat Protest & Showering With Love http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/03/19/march-19-2009-water/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/03/19/march-19-2009-water/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:28:18 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=220 This week Matt speaks with George Yap of the Sanitation and Water Action Network about an unusual “toilet seat protest” on Parliament Hill.

Brittany Boychuk brings us an exciting and water saving tip in the Green Routine called “Shower with Love”…

]]> This week Matt speaks with George Yap of the Sanitation and Water Action Network about an unusual “toilet seat protest” on Parliament Hill.

Brittany Boychuk brings us an exciting and water saving tip in the Green Routine called “Shower with Love”…

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/03/19/march-19-2009-water/feed/ 0 0:11:27 This week Matt speaks with George Yap of the Sanitation and Water Action Network about an unusual "toilet seat protest" on Parliament Hill. Brittany Boychuk brings ... This week Matt speaks with George Yap of the Sanitation and Water Action Network about an unusual "toilet seat protest" on Parliament Hill. Brittany Boychuk brings us an exciting and water saving tip in the Green Routine called "Shower with Love"... Conservation, Sustainable Living, Water Spaces, Places, & Faces no no March 12, 2009: The Green Routine http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/03/12/march-12/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/03/12/march-12/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:22:50 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=218 Check out the inaugural edition of the Green Routine – a 2-minute weekly segment on how to save the planet – one habit at a time. This episode gives an overview of what the segment will be all about.

]]> Check out the inaugural edition of the Green Routine – a 2-minute weekly segment on how to save the planet – one habit at a time. This episode gives an overview of what the segment will be all about.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/03/12/march-12/feed/ 0 0:04:02 Check out the inaugural edition of the Green Routine - a 2-minute weekly segment on how to save the planet - one habit at a ... Check out the inaugural edition of the Green Routine - a 2-minute weekly segment on how to save the planet - one habit at a time. This episode gives an overview of what the segment will be all about. Sustainable Living Spaces, Places, & Faces no no January 8, 2009: Environmental Music http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/08/january-8-2009-environmental-music/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/08/january-8-2009-environmental-music/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:23:26 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=183 Protest music has a long history of contributing to social change movements. Richard Wallace from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania recently compiled a list of songs about climate change and other human impacts on the environment. He spoke with Carol Hunsberger about the links between pop culture, politics and environmental consciousness. Click here to download . . . → Read More: January 8, 2009: Environmental Music]]> Protest music has a long history of contributing to social change movements. Richard Wallace from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania recently compiled a list of songs about climate change and other human impacts on the environment. He spoke with Carol Hunsberger about the links between pop culture, politics and environmental consciousness. Click here to download his list of 277 songs!

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/08/january-8-2009-environmental-music/feed/ 0 0:19:45 Protest music has a long history of contributing to social change movements. Richard Wallace from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania recently compiled a list of songs ... Protest music has a long history of contributing to social change movements. Richard Wallace from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania recently compiled a list of songs about climate change and other human impacts on the environment. He spoke with Carol Hunsberger about the links between pop culture, politics and environmental consciousness. Click here to download his list of 277 songs! Music Spaces, Places, & Faces no no September 11, 2008: Election 2008 & Tana River Delta http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/09/12/september-11-2008/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/09/12/september-11-2008/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:41:56 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=118 Election fever has come to Canada and Professor Jonathan Malloy of Carleton University’s Department of Political Science joined us to examine some of the issues facing Canada’s political parties and voters in the early days of Election 2008.

In the second half of the show Carol Hunsberger shared some results of her recent research . . . → Read More: September 11, 2008: Election 2008 & Tana River Delta]]> Election fever has come to Canada and Professor Jonathan Malloy of Carleton University’s Department of Political Science joined us to examine some of the issues facing Canada’s political parties and voters in the early days of Election 2008.

In the second half of the show Carol Hunsberger shared some results of her recent research trip to Kenya. The ecologically significant wetlands of the Tana River Delta are being considered for a huge sugar plantation development, generating conflict among area residents and outside conservationists.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/09/12/september-11-2008/feed/ 0 0:15:07 Election fever has come to Canada and Professor Jonathan Malloy of Carleton University's Department of Political Science joined us to examine some of the issues ... Election fever has come to Canada and Professor Jonathan Malloy of Carleton University's Department of Political Science joined us to examine some of the issues facing Canada's political parties and voters in the early days of Election 2008. In the second half of the show Carol Hunsberger shared some results of her recent research trip to Kenya. The ecologically significant wetlands of the Tana River Delta are being considered for a huge sugar plantation development, generating conflict among area residents and outside conservationists. Africa, Conservation, Politics Spaces, Places, & Faces no no