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www.cjly.net/deconstructingdinner/051508.htm President Bush on Food Security On May 1, 2008, President Bush addressed the latest global food crisis in a press conference from the White House. We'll listen in on this speech and the US foreign policy definition of 'food security'. While global efforts to respond to the food crisis may indeed be providing much-needed aid, it is this very aid and its accompanying policies that is suggested will only further push this food crisis to even more damaging proportions. In the end, the food aid effort is the very same one that has persisted for decades, and let's face it, it hasn't worked. Lending their voice to help critically examine Bush's speech, will be Anuradha Mittal of the Oakland Institute. Cross-Canada Trike Tour I On May 7, 2008, Darrick Hahn and Sinisa Grgic departed Victoria from the 0-Mile mark of the Trans-Canada Highway and embarked on a cross-Canada journey to raise awareness of Deconstructing Dinner. The pair will be travelling by recumbent tricycles (or trikes). In the summer of 2007, Hahn stumbled across Producer/Host Jon Steinman and it didn't take long for Hahn to become a fan of the show. After listening to Deconstructing Dinner more and more, I felt compelled to spread the word about the show, says Hahn. So as we cross the country, we will encourage everyone to listen to the show and learn more about the state of our food system. Hahn and Grgic believe that many of our current health problems are directly, or indirectly a result of an unsustainable food system that is built primarily upon profit. The trip will be focused on raising awareness and not money. You keep your money, and with more awareness, you can choose what to do with it, says Grgic. We hope you use it to buy healthier food from local farms in your community, or support Deconstructing Dinner, a voice that is not yet well-represented in the mainstream media today. En route, the two cyclists will stop in at farms and markets and explore Canada's food and farming culture. We hope to eat as locally as possible along the way, and wild plants are not off-limits, says Hahn! Hahn and Grgic will be periodically updating a blog with photos and a journal and weekly updates through phone interviews will be airing on Deconstructing Dinner each week. On this episode, we hear from correspondent Andrea Langlois interviewing the cyclists as they departed Victoria, and we listen in on segments of a phone interview between Host Jon Steinman and cyclist Darrick Hahn. Hahn spoke to Jon from inside the cheese-making facility of Jerseyland Organics in Grand Forks, BC. Guests/Voices Darrick Hahn and Sinisa Grgic - Cross-Canada Cyclists Deconstructing Dinner Cross-Canada Trike Tour (Monkton, ON / London, ON) - Cyclists Sinisa Grgic and Darrick Hahn are old high-school friends based in Southwestern Ontario and are the proprietors of Fresh Entertainment. Darrick grew up on a farm in Monkton, Ontario and Sinisa, who is originally from Croatia, moved to Canada 17 years ago. Anuradha Mittal - Executive Director Oakland Institute (Oakland, CA) - Anuradha Mittal, a native of India, is an internationally renowned expert on trade, development, human rights and agriculture issues. After working as the codirector of Food First/ Institute for Food and Development Policy, Mittal established the Oakland Institute, a progressive policy think tank, in 2004. George W. Bush - President United States of America (Washington, D.C.) Duane Clarridge - ex CIA (1955-1987) (USA) John Pilger - Journalist (London, UK)

Students and faculty at Parsons discuss the Design Workshop cirriculum at Parsons The New School for Design and how it prepares one to create real design that impacts and transforms ones world.

The concepts of social responsibility and sustainable development are becoming increasingly the pattern of the new industrial outlook. Searching for coherent and constructive partnership with the territory then becomes an important means by which to construct this new entrepreneurial vision. "There will be no business in a dead planet" emphasises David Brower, the great and sympathetic ecologist, speaking of the relationship between industry and land - a richly significant phrase, and one of sad augury, to underline how the increase in social development and safeguard for the environment will ever increasingly become conditioning factors in industrial activity. Social responsibility as promoter of development should not be envisioned as simple expansion, but rather a strategic element which the business sees as part of the whole, capable of involving all its members, employees, co-workers, shareholders, clients, suppliers, local community organisations, making them protagonists and participants in the process. With "Have you ever thought that furniture could be good ? " Mazzali wants to emphasize a corporate vision strongly focused on environment s respect and on protection of consumer health, celebrating at the same time 10 years of commitment and research in the sustainability and social responsibilitySustainable development, social responsibility, environmental impacts are values and commitments that characterize the entire production Mazzali: using wood reforestation program, low-emission paint solvent, improved environmental technologies, continuous research materials and solutions to reduce the impact and ensure sustainability at the production process, maximum attention to the health of consumers. Mazzali also always wanted to support sustainable production with initiatives in the social and environmental, tying double wire production and corporate citizenship. The first initiatives carry the date of 1998, with a variety of projects both in the territory, where the company is based, and abroad.

November 13, 2007 Reality Check.....My first change to step out there and film and learn something about sustainability?stutter..stutter?like a fish in a tank, looking at the world and not really hearing what?s out there?

Sustainability consultant Chris Laszlo visits Google's San Francisco office to discuss his book, "The Sustainable Company: How To Create Lasting Value Through Social And Environmental Performance." This event took place on May 1, 2008, as part of the Authors@Google series. Author: AtGoogleTalks Keywords: Chris Laszlo Sustainability environmental consulting green business atgoogle sustainable company Added: May 13, 2008

This week we continue our coverage of Solar Power 2006 conference in San Jose. Barry Cinnamon the Chief Executive Officer of Akeena Solar lead his company to a public offering in 2006. The uniqueness... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

This week we visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) in Colorado and speak with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager. This show is part 1 of the 3 part series where Mr. Douglas... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

This week we visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) in Colorado and speak with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager. This show is part 2 of the 3 part series where Mr. Douglas... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

In our final show on the series at the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) we visit with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager and learn about Bio-Fuels. Biomass is plant matter such as... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

Since 1992, the EPA Energy Star Program has been leading the way in helping consumers realize the advantage of using energy efficient products. Using these products will help you save energy which... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

Background Hawai‘i, like many other states, has an energy policy that calls for reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels by increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources.... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

Not podcasted since December… quite a winter.. January – snow February – more snow March – less snow Horticultural happenings - awards - Skills Canada gold medal - commissions - business - job Our garden - greenhouse - soft fruit - grapes Home brewing - beer - wine Immigration update - medicals - bureaucracy - new 5 year graduate work permit My job - at the University - website work Animal updates - Spencer - Dylan - chickens Visitors from England next weekend Bad Things AJ – ticks Matt – bugs Good things AJ – Twinnings Herbal Teas (wellbeing range) Matt – living in the country

In this episode, FeralKevin talks about one of his favorite wild delicacies: the fresh tips of the California Bay Laurel (Umbellularia californica). And how a "deer garden" helps provide them in abundance.

www.cjly.net/deconstructingdinner/050808.htm Conscientious Cooks is a periodic series that explores the foodservice industry and those who are making unique efforts to create more sustainable interactions between the field and the table. On part three of this series, we visit with a unique concept that allows for a deconstructing of restaurants themselves. Whether it be cafes, diners, or five star restaurants, all are based on a very similar model that is rarely, if ever, examined critically. Maria Solakofski's Guerrilla Gourmet consists of upwards to 10 complete strangers coming together within her home, where she prepares 3-course meals or brunches and provides an educational experience that could certainly not be received at any other restaurant. Her passion for providing this is clear upon observing the source of her ingredients - her backyard garden and local farmers and producers she knows personally. The intimate and human interactions integral to the Guerrilla Gourmet experience, helps suggest that the traditional restaurant experience does little to capture relationships with food and our surroundings. As one of her guests so succintly put it, the Guerrilla Gourmet helps disengage minds conditioned by patterns of passive consumption The first half of the broadcast takes listeners on a tour of Toronto's Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market - an organic-only market having operated year-round for close to 5 years. Solakofski sources most of her ingredients from Toronto-area markets, and host Jon Steinman visited with Maria both at the market and in her home to learn more about her unique approach to eating out . Guerrilla Gourmet is 'slow food' at its best! Guests Maria Solakofski - Guerrilla Gourmet (Toronto, ON) - In addition to her role as a Shiatsu therapist, Maria has her hands in many food awareness projects in the urban metropolis of Toronto. As part of the Real Food for Real Kids program, Maria leads children on tours of Toronto-area farmers' markets, educating them on the origins of their food. Maria is also very involved in the Kensington Market community of the city where she hosts Guerrilla Gourmet - the feature of this broadcast.

Fair, Local, Organic Food, a student organization at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, works with administrators and students to bring more environmentally and worker-friendly food to the dining halls. Author: smpeach Keywords: students University of North Carolina food sustainability local environmentalism grassroots activism Added: May 8, 2008

http://www.sundancechannel.com/thegreen/ecobiz Joe Sprouls gives a tour of Citigoup's first Green Sky Scraper. ECOBIZ airs Tuesdays at 9PM on Sundance Channel during "Big Ideas For A Small Planet". Author: sundancechannel Keywords: Construction Sustainability Design Architect Energy Efficient Carbon Emissions Recycle Material Steel Added: May 7, 2008

Here's the second part of the Chetan Maini interview. We got to drive the new GWiz i and talk about the future for electric vehicles and Reva in general. Click on the link to view video (25 Meg QT)

QuickTime vPIP On our way across the country to Virginia (our new home!), we stopped by Erik Nelson s place in Vermont to help tear down a barn. He s salvaging the wood to build a house on his land. Very exciting and a lot of hard work. Check out the video Jay made and the Wreck and Salvage post to see how they actually tore the structure down. We ll be more settled soon, so there will be more posts I promise! P.S. Check out our new post office!

Soy is often looked at as the alternative bean, beloved ingredient for vegetarians and concerned citizens worldwide. Yet what do we know about the soy industry? How is soy being produced, by who, for who, and to what effect? My guest, Nina Holland of the Corporate European Observatory, sat down with me to explain how it all works, and what we should know about our soy. Discussed: Soy as food/feed/fuel Genetically Modified Soy Who Owns the Farms Situations in different parts of South America Comparison to Europe GM Soy Lobby in the EU Labeling So-called responsible soy Independent farmers Solutions/Advice for People Links: ASeed.net corporateeurope.org The Report on Responsible Soy put out, co-authored by Nina Music: Vinicious Cantuaria - Corre Campo Tom Brosseau - In My Time of Dyin Download Standard Podcast

www.cjly.net/deconstructingdinner/050108.htm The diversity in the varieties of crops being grown in Canada has dwindled significantly. Virtually all of the fruits, vegetables, grains, livestock and pretty much every ingredient found on grocery store shelves, is of a variety that has purely been bred for profit. At no time has the importance of maintaining diversity or flavour and nutrition ever been a concern for the powerful industrial food system that has taken hold of the North American diet. This series will explore what risks accompany the loss of such diversity and will expose the many farmers and organizations who are preserving Canada's heritage varieties of food and protecting our food supply from the exclusive control of multinational interests. Part II - Gardens of Destiny On Part II, we meet with heritage seed saver Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds. Jason is exalted as a Canadian food security hero and icon in Gardens of Destiny - the recently released film by Vancouver filmmaker Jocelyn Demers. Gardens of Destiny investigates many important issues related to pollution and health. These include genetic engineering, Terminator seeds and the pitfalls of industrial agriculture. Additionally, it examines how organic food has proven to be protective against cancer. The film weaves the viewer through Jason's seed sanctuary on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, and sprinkled throughout the film are interviews with well-known food security and organic advocates. This episode features a selection of audio segments from the film. To help introduce the importance of Jason's work, Host Jon Steinman provides commentary on the role of the media in covering the recent global food crisis. Guests/Voices Jocelyn Demers - Producer/Director, Gardens of Destiny, (Vancouver, BC) - Jocelyn is a radio journalist-turned-filmmaker who, after becoming exhausted with the lack of interest by his employer to accomodate critical environmental pieces, embarked on a journey into independent filmmaking. Dan Jason, Seed Saver, Salt Spring Seeds (Salt Spring Island, BC) - Dan is an organic gardener with a fantastic selection of seeds, vegetables, grains, medicinal plants and flowers. He is also the head of the grassroots organization the Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada, a network of Canadian gardeners who are preserving as much plant diversity as is possible. Dan has been a long time critic of the non-organic food system in North America. Herb Barbolet - Associate, Simon Fraser University's Centre for Sustainable Community Development (CSCD) (Vancouver, BC) - The CSCD is a teaching and research unit of Simon Fraser University, established in 1989. The Centre uses the resources and talents of the University to teach and encourage accountable and sustainable community development. As Associate since 2003, Herb has co-authored food assessment studies for provincial health authorities and a guide to food assessments for the provincial health services authority. Herb farmed organically for ten years and was co-founder of FarmFolk/CityFolk, a nonprofit that works to create local, sustainable foor systems. He appears frequently on radio, in print, and on television. He remains an active food consultant. Guy Dauncey - Speaker/Author/Organizer, Earth Future (Victoria, BC) Guy Dauncey is a speaker, author, and organizer who works to develop a positive vision of a sustainable future, and to translate that vision into action. He is author of the award-winning book Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change; Cancer: 101 Solutions to a Preventable Epidemic, and 9 other titles. He is President of the BC Sustainable Energy Association, Co-chair of Prevent Cancer Now; Executive Director of The Solutions Project; and Publisher of EcoNews, a monthly newsletter that promotes the vision of a sustainable Vancouver Island.

21st Century Learning #71 Collegiate School's CENIC Students Leading a School to Support a More Sustainable Future Student April 16, 2008 Collegiate School's CENIC club has three areas of interest: reducing the school’s environmental footprint, spreading awareness of environmental problems and solutions, and taking part in the wider, global environmental movement. James, the president, and Harrison, a key member of the CENIC joing us to discuss the club, it's founding and growth at Collegiate School. If you're interested in learning more about CENIC, please contact James and Harrison through their web site contact form. Click here for the chat transcript. read more

Green Daily Sustainability Series: Shelter, Part 1 from Alexia Prichard on Vimeo. Architect and author Sarah Susanka of The Not So Big House book series, talks about the nature of Home. Cast: Alexia Prichard

Author: drecovillage Added: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:19:31 -0800 Duration: 256Rocket stoves are superefficient wood-fired stoves that can easily be built using readily available and recycled materials. In this video, Nathan and Tony describe two different rocket stove systems, detailing the inner workings of the stoves and their unique ability to store heat much more effectively than traditional wood stoves.

Author: drecovillage Added: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:19:31 -0800 Duration: 256Rocket stoves are superefficient wood-fired stoves that can easily be built using readily available and recycled materials. In this video, Nathan and Tony describe two different rocket stove systems, detailing the inner workings of the stoves and their unique ability to store heat much more effectively than traditional wood stoves.

Lammas have resubmitted their plans for an ecovillage in Wales. Potential residents Simon and Jasmine just have to wait.

Green facts about the Heimbold Visual Arts Center

Author: LucyLumen Added: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:16:17 -0800 Duration: 412More infos at http://www.osram.com/offgrid We have a unique OSRAM Off Grid project at Lake Victoria. We are producing light off grid, away from a permanent power supply!

We have a unique OSRAM Off Grid project at Lake Victoria. We are producing light off grid, away from a permanent power supply! Please watch this video for more information or go to http://www.osram.com/offgrid

Alan Smith of The Movement was talking about design and sustainability at the 2008 FITC Design & Technology Festival in Toronto.Find out more about design sustainability at blog.fitc.ca