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David Suzuki on why indigenous knowledge is critical for humanity's survival
Episode 35
On today's episode we feature a conversation with iconic Canadian scientist, author, television presenter, and activist David Suzuki.
Suzuki is a bio…
8 years, 3 months ago
Climate lessons from indigenous peoples, plus the mysterious night parrot
Episode 34
On the first episode of 2018, we speak with the author of a new book about the resilience of indigenous peoples in the face of climate change, and a …
8 years, 3 months ago
Massive Amazonian medicine encyclopedia gets an update, and Madagascar conservation efforts examined
Episode 33
We speak with Christopher Herndon, a medical doctor who as co-founder and president of Acaté Amazon Conservation, has been helping indigenous Matsés …
8 years, 4 months ago
Margaret Atwood talks about birds, ecology, and her graphic novel series
Episode 32
Award-winning iconic writer Margaret Atwood recently tackled a medium she is not as well-known for: comic books. Her superhero series Angel Catbird "…
8 years, 5 months ago
Jane Goodall on being proven right that animals have personalities
Episode 31
Mongabay is lucky to have Jane Goodall on its Advisory Board, and just before founder and CEO Rhett Butler was scheduled to speak with her most recen…
8 years, 5 months ago
Gas drilling vs wildlife in Peruvian Amazon and a Goldman Prize winner on mercury contamination
Episode 30
In this episode we discuss new science on the impacts on birds and amphibians of drilling for natural gas in the tropics with a Smithsonian researche…
8 years, 5 months ago
Bat calls from the Amazon plus how Indonesia's rainforests became palm plantations
Episode 29
Mongabay editor Phil Jacobson joins the Newscast to discuss a new investigative reporting project in collaboration with The Gecko Project called "Ind…
8 years, 6 months ago
Javan rhino calls and an analysis of 'green' forest certification
Episode 28
On this week's show we speak with Princeton University's Zuzana Burivalova about whether forest certification schemes like the Forest Stewardship Cou…
8 years, 6 months ago
Legendary musician Bruce Cockburn on music, activism, and hope
Episode 27
Bruce Cockburn is well known for his outspoken support of environmental and humanitarian causes, and his multi-decade career has yielded 33 records, …
8 years, 7 months ago
From AI to remote sensing, tech and conservation a powerful combo
Episode 26
On this episode we take a look at the role technology plays in conservation efforts. First we speak with Topher White of Rainforest Connection, which…
8 years, 7 months ago