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Dr Anna Straton – Sustainable Eco-Systems
Dr Anna Straton is a researcher with the CSIRO’s Sustainable Eco-Systems division who specializes in valuing tropical river systems. I wanted to talk to Anna because I believe we need more people working in this field to take up the challenge that Anna has embraced… Listen to the podcast to gain an insight into what an ecological economist actually does and how important this work is if we are ever going to achieve a sustainable economy.
Professor Philip Adams – Cap & Trade
Professor Philip Adams is director of the ‘Centre for Policy Research’ at Monash University and an expert in the emissions trading scheme being introduced into law later this year. For those of you were unsure of the nature of the carbon pollution reduction scheme (CPRS), then this podcast will hopefully clear things up a little.
30 Years of Reality vs. Limits to Growth – Graham Turner CSIRO
When ‘The Limits to Growth’ was published by the Club of Rome in the 1970′s – the public was stunned. Finally somoeone was facing up to the reality that finite resourrces are just that – finite…
However, even more stunning was the speed with which our modern and complex economy would collapse without easy access to the materials we take for free – and for granted…
Using a computer model – The Limits to Growth predicted collapse sometime in the 21st century based on a businness as usual scenario. The book went on to sell 30 million copies worldwide and was published in many different languages.
Despite its popularity, humanity has not diverted from the business as usual attitude to consuming the Earth’s resources. 30 years on from publication, Graham Trurner of the Sustainable Eco-Systems division at the CSIRO has completed a comprehensive report – comparing reality, to what was predicted in the book.
Follow the Money joins Graham for a candid chat about the findings of the report below…
Jetty Road – Live in the studio
We were absolutely delighted when our favourite country rock group of all time, Jetty Road made their way into the studios at 3WBC 94.1fm. Check back here soon for more excerpts from the interview…
James Redfield – World Renowned Best Selling Author
James Redfield, author of The Celestine Prophecy, will be visiting Australia in April. Viarnne spoke with James about his up coming workshops, to be held in Sydney on April 5th and Melbourne on April 6th. Visit www.inthespirit.com.au for more information about James’ Australian tour and in the meantime enjoy the podcast!
