Episodes

14 Jun 2015
Traditional Owners talking out against gas fracking in the Northern Territory
Nancy McDinny, Myra Rory, Gadrian Hoosan, Azman Rory, Borroloola Traditional Owners; Lauren Mellor, Environment Centre Northern Territory
7 Jun 2015
Earth Matters talks about best practice mine rehabilitation, and whether rehabilitation is even possible in the case of uranium mining.
Corinne Unger, Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, University of Queensland and Gavin Mudd, Department of Environmental Engineering, Monash University.
31 May 2015
What's behind wind turbine syndrome?
Leigh Ewbank - Friends of the Earth Yes2Renewables campaign, Simon Chapman - Professor of Public Health at the University of Sydney, Doug Hobson - wind farmer.
Nukutoa,Takuu atoll. 250km North East of Bougainville. © On The Level Productions
24 May 2015
On today’s show we look at those who are on the frontlines of climate change, facing forced migration, and calling for climate justice.
Presenter: Teishan Ahearne. Guest: Wendy Flannery (Climate Frontlines collective of Friends of the Earth, Brisbane)
The Earth Matters Team
17 May 2015
a look at environmental spending
Corey Green, Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters, Nick Heath from WWF, Tessa Jakszewicz from Landcare
10 May 2015
The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that species’ extinctions is occurring at up to 1,000 times the natural rate. So maintaining landscapes for biodiversity is critical. Professor S. K Florentine of Federation University discusses the challenge of restoring biodiversity, ahead of the Biodiversity across the Borders conference in June, and Vandana Shiva talks about the economic and security benefits of diverse ecosystems.
Associate Professor S. K. Florentine, Federation University; and Vandana Shiva, environmentalist and anti-globalisation activist.
3 May 2015
We hear about people making the links between their livelihoods and the need to address climate change.
Presenter: Teishan Ahearne. Guests: Bob Massie (New Economy Coalition); Anna Boddenberg (Earth Worker Cooperative)
The Earth Matters Team
26 Apr 2015
the saviour of coal-fired power or a hopeless last effort to extend the life of a dying industry?
Corey Green, Professor Ralf Haese, Gerard Drew, Cam Walker
Photo credit: 'Splash Time (Teaser 3)' by Ryan Hade on Flickr. CC BY-SA 2.0
19 Apr 2015
Pesticides in our water; Friends of FoE.
Presenter: Teishan Ahearne. Guests: Cam Walker (Campaigns Coordinator, Friends of the Earth); Anthony Amis (Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals campaign, Friends of the Earth)
12 Apr 2015
In the past few weeks Earth Matters has been hearing about different ways to communicate around climate change, through the visual arts, through climate fiction, and through psychology and the social sciences. This week, we hear from Tony Birch. a creative writer and teacher who's been working with young people in Melbourne, to help them express and explore their environment. Tony is also exploring his own and others Indigenous history and philosophy, to understand First Nations' resilience to environmental and social change, and how that might encourage the broader community to respond and adapt to climate change. We also have an update on the Abbott government's continuing attack on Environmental Defenders Offices around Australia.
Tony Birch, writer in residence, Global Weather Stations; Jess Feehely, Principal Solicitor, Environmental Defenders Office Tasmania