Episodes

  • Bonus! Can Earth Day be badass again? (via What On Earth)

    Bonus! Can Earth Day be badass again? (via What On Earth)
    Apr 22 2024

    The climate is changing. So are we. On What On Earth, you’ll explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. More than five decades later, is it time for this much tamer global event to return to its radical roots?


    OG organizer Denis Hayes recounts how – amidst other counterculture movements at the time – his team persuaded roughly one in ten Americans to take to the streets. As he approaches 80, Denis offers his singular piece of advice to the next generation of climate leaders. Then, environmental warriors Maria Blancas and Axcelle Campana share ideas on what a reinspired Earth Day could look like – including making it a public holiday.


    More episodes of What On Earth are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/rEhNmRyG


    We love to hear from our listeners and regularly feature them on the show. Have a question or idea? Email Earth@cbc.ca
    Show more Show less
    29 mins
  • Yes, you’re allowed to have fun

    Yes, you’re allowed to have fun
    Jul 21 2023
    Come band geeks, come theatre kids, come fantasy writers, too! When it comes to climate justice, we’re ready to get creative … and maybe even do a little cosplay. Today we talk about how to personalize our passion for the planet, whether we’re artists or athletes or anyone who likes to experience joy.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Ground yourself before you travel

    Ground yourself before you travel
    Jul 20 2023
    Does anyone have a cure for the travel bug? Because, we kind of live for it — especially after years of lockdown — even though we know it’s a big contributor to climate change. So how do we reconcile our inner eco-warriors with our wanderlust? Today we explore ideas to cut back on unnecessary travel, how to respect and add value to the places we do visit, and why we might want to start bundling our trips.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • The 3Rs need a rebrand

    The 3Rs need a rebrand
    Jul 19 2023
    Who would win in a cage match between reduce, reuse and recycle? We’re betting on our boy REDUCE. Today we brainstorm ways to buy less to begin with. We also contemplate the art of making and repairing our stuff, while putting real numbers on a more sustainable wardrobe. (Hello, 74 garments, 20 outfits and five new things a year.)
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Protesting beyond picket signs

    Protesting beyond picket signs
    Jul 18 2023
    Are you willing to take a punch to the face at a protest? Nope? That’s cool. You can join the climate fight without literally fighting. Today we talk about the many ways we can voice our values, from voting, to upping the pressure on big companies, to feeling the power of a public rally. We also reflect on generational activism and what we can learn from Indigenous law.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Cool heads in a hotter world

    Cool heads in a hotter world
    Jul 17 2023
    If you’ve been scolded for leaving the lights on, here’s some good news: there are worse ways to waste energy at home. (Especially if you’ve invested in LEDs!) The real battle comes down to heating and cooling — which is why Johanna’s made the heat pump her whole personality.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Do you know your native plants?

    Do you know your native plants?
    Jul 14 2023
    We love the soothing tones of David Attenborough. But does learning more about the planet actually lead to concrete action? (Spoiler alert: it depends.) Today we set aside the doom and gloom to explore simple ways to become more nature literate — like figuring out which of those pretty vines are actually invasive species running amok in your backyard.
    Show more Show less
    10 mins
  • You can make friends with salad

    You can make friends with salad
    Jul 13 2023
    It's one thing for vegans to say you should eat less meat, but you’re about to hear it from fans of Meatapalooza!!! Today we talk about the big impact we can make with even a flexitarian diet, and the virtues of seeing meat as a more of a treat. Plus, we turn to some pros for help spicing up our plant-based meal plans.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins