The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe
A new piece of legislation in the United States could lead to the end of mink fur farming. Find out more on this week's podcast episode.
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The Canmore cougar tragedy featuring John E. Marriott
Award-winning wildlife photographer joins the podcast to share the harrowing account of a cougar he'd tracked for four years being killed - and her two kittens orphaned.
A Dam Good Conversation: Ben Goldfarb on Beavers, Wetlands, and Rewilding the World
Environmental journalist and author of Eager, Ben Goldfarb joins Defender Radio as part of our beaver celebrations.
Canada’s Most Distinct Species featuring Emma Kominek
A study revealing which species are most evolutionarily distinct in Canada can lead to better conservation efforts, researcher explains.
The Switch: Going Green for March Break Travel
This March Break whether you’re heading south to escape the cold, across the provinces for an adventure, or just a town over for a getaway, there are a lot...
Takaya’s Ongoing Legacy featuring Cheryl Alexander
Cheryl Alexander joins the Defender Radio podcast to talk about the misuse of her image of Takaya and the lone wolf's enduring legacy.
The Switch: Road Salt Solutions
Winter salt keeps sidewalks safe but harms Ottawa’s waterways. A five-year study shows toxic chloride levels in local streams year-round. Learn how to reduce salt use, protect aquatic life,...
Saving North Atlantic Right Whales featuring Sheryl Fink
Hear how this majestic species has become critically endangered and what you can do to help support them on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast.
The Switch: Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste
Canadians waste a ton of food - literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emissions and climate change by...
Biodiversity and Urban Connectivity
Improving wildlife and ecological connectivity across urban areas can make a major impact - and solutions are closer than we think. Listen now!
The Switch: Dealing with Winter Drafts
Cold drafts in winter aren’t only unpleasant, they could be costing you money and wasting energy. Listen now to The Switch to hear how to quickly identify and...
Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways To Love A Mink feat. Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard
Hear from author NML Hazard about her new chapter book for young readers that highlights how compassion can change the world.
