This week, we’re hearing about climate crises and what we can do about them, from students at the University of Melbourne.
All of them challenge us to rethink our relationship to the land beneath our feet, to the plants and animals around us.
Water Is More Than a Resource
Dr Clint Hansen is an environmental researcher and advocate for First Nations water sovereignty. He spoke to reporter Ruby Perryman about gas mining in central Queensland, which impacts Country, culture and community.
Produced by Ruby Perryman
Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips
Original Music by Sammy Perryman
Helmeted Honeyeaters
Dr Diana Robledo Ruiz, a postdoctoral researcher at the Wildlife Genetic Management Group of Monash University, recounts the release of endangered helmeted honeyeaters into the wild. This was first time in 50 years that helmeted honeyeaters had returned to live in the wild forests.
Produced by Qian Dong
Supervising Producer Persephone Waxman
Harvesting Harmony
What if farming could work with nature instead of against it? On a small farm in Ballarat, Victoria, David Tatman grows vegetables without chemicals, using birds, bushes, and bees instead. Xianghan Meng speaks with David to share the story of a farmer who found harmony with nature.
Produced by Xianghan Meng
Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips.
Asthma and the Impacts of Climate Change
Have you thought about the impact of climate change and health? In our next story, Daniel looks at the impact of the changing climate and asthma.
Produced by Daniel Gawne
Supervising Producer Persephone Waxman
Bug Appetit
Would you let your pet eat bugs? In our final story, we look at how we can feed our pets in an environmentally sustainable way …so … instead of meat, your little furbabies … it’s insects.
Produced by Kelli Li
Supervising Producer Persephone Waxman
All The Best Credits
Host Kwame Slusher
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
Artwork: Ray Vo
Mixed and Compiled by Ramon Briant
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird