Climate Grief with Dr. Shawna Weaver
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. Climate grief is real and impacts our day-to-day lives. Learn how to cope, take action, and become resilient!
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The Switch: Share the Love on Giving Tuesday
Charitable giving is down across Canada, but your small gift on Giving Tuesday can make a huge impact!
Are Canadians Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Drs. Valli-Laurente Fraser-Celin and Stephanie Rutherford join Defender Radio to discuss how the results of the perceptions of wolves survey can help.
The Switch: Defeating Winter Drafts
Let's talk about winter drafts and how to reduce them without breaking the bank!
Primates Are Not Pets with Dr. Jake Brooker
Dr. Jake Brooker joins the podcast from Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia to share how chimpanzees are exploited by social media and what we can do to help.
Rescuing Saskatchewan’s Wildlife with Bonnie Dell
The Defender Radio Podcast hears from Saskatchewan's wildlife rehabilitator about unique challenges, how people can get involved, and what it's like to save wildlife on a daily basis.
The Beaver Institute with Adam Burnett
The Beaver Institute aims to restore ecological balance with beavers, and offers incredible training programs. Learn more on this week's podcast!
Dogs Demystified with Dr. Marc Bekoff
For those who want to learn more about dogs – in a practical, direct way, Dr. Marc Bekoff has a solution: his new book, Dogs Demystified, an A-to-Z Guide...
Green Infrastructure with Dr. Anna Zakrisson
Dr. Anna Zakrisson, a green infrastructure researcher joins the podcast to discuss what green roofs and green infrastructure can do for our cities.
The Switch: Fairtrade Fashion with Kemp Edwards
Kemp Edwards, sustainable business expert, President & CEO at Econic Apparel and Ethical Profiling, and Principal at Vert2Grow, joins The Switch to share how people can make a difference...
Talking With Bears with Ellie Lamb
Defender Radio was joined by Ellie Lamb to discuss black bears in British Columbia, what it means to talk and listen to bears, and how coexistence can be successful...
‘Heartbreaking’ Inside Quebec Fur Farms with Camille Labchuk
Images from inside two Quebec fur farms lead advocacy group Animal Justice to file complaints. Hear more on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast!
