The whole issue of global warming and to what degree human carbon pollution contributes to this, is a hotly, and sometimes venomously, disputed topic in society today. It’s a sharp polarization in public thinking on an issue of immense importance that is, arguably, impeding our efforts as a society to find a coherent and united way forward when it comes to resolving the issue of global warming.
To better understand the public perception of this issue and how it might influence the next federal election, Radio Adelaide’s Terry Hewton set out to sample popular opinion on the subject.
Here he speaks to Keira James on the subject of carbon in the atmosphere and its impact on climate change.
When Mike Arber went for a stroll one summer’s day in 2002, he never suspected that it would be different to any other day. Little did he know that a moment lacking in concentration would lead to such an extraordinary encounter.
A pedestrian crossing, a hospital bed, and the former American President. Just another day in the life of Mike Arber.
or download the encounter here.
Did you ever have a pirate adventure?
Finley McNeilage talks to Rupert Hogan-Turner about his high seas shenanigans.
or download the story here.
How often do you think about your carbon footprint?
Is it hard work to reduce it?
Sarah K Reece asked Gary Field about simple steps he takes to reduce his carbon footprint, and the fun he has while doing it.
Or download here.
There’s dispute over the influence that our earliest experiences have on our entire lives.
Looking back on his life, Michael Dunne believes a very special event he had as a child shaped his entire life. Here, Seb Rositano asks how this memory moulded him.
Or download here
A photo can help re
call an early memory. That memory can lead to another..and another.
Sarah Reece remembers red sandals and getting a bike.
She also tells Gary Field about a strong memory of standing in a vegatable patch with the dirt under her feet.
Or download the story here
As Adelaideans, how did you spend your long hot summer holidays?
Joy de Leo spoke to Michael Roelink recently about his earliest childhood memory of experiences by the sea, and the impact it’s had on his life.
Or download this story here
Ramy Abokamil in the Chouf Mountains in Lebanon
Even during a time of civil war, life goes on. A baby is born, bringing joy and hope to a family, and a little boy decorates his snowman with olives and carrots.
Rami Abokamil is a financial investment analyst and journalism student. He talks to Judith Peppard about his earliest childhood memory in the Chouf Mountains of Lebanon.
Or download here
It’s amazing how single innate items from our childhood can become objects of fond remembrance long into our adult lives.
Dr. Judith Peppard recalls her earliest memory and tells Ramy Abokamil how a particular fishing basket became synonymous with the memory of her late father.
To download the audio, click here
If we keep ignoring the planet we may be forced to hire law enforcement officers to monitor carbon footprints.
Cameron Schwarz explored this idea by calling up friend Chris Anderson and demanding answers!
You can also download this podcast here
sarahtomlinson
deborahwelch
nickypage
alexinacoad
edilenelopesdocarmo
TimMolineux
ruperthoganturner
justinmcarthur
joydeleo
mateo.szlapek-sewillo
michaelroelink
judithlpeppard
chrisdanderson
cameronschwarz
Ramy Abokamil
finleymcneilage
sarahkreece
garyjfield
sebastianrositano
keiraj
KristenTheologou
terencehewton
