| | “I'm not used to having intelligent and well-informed interviewers…” Don Burke during his interview on 'A Climate Affair'. Listen Listen"Thank you so much, it's been beaut talking to you, I've really enjoyed it and thanks for such a good spray." Clean Up Ian Kiernan. Listen
| DON BURKE ATTACKS GREEN GROUPS Podcast Download. Controversial interview with Don Burke of the Australian Environment Foundation about uranium mining, GM crops, woody weeds (invasive native species) and finally questioning the value of recycling. I also analyse the Australian government's budget for the environment. FAQ
The story of Don Burke's twenty-year passion: his native garden. A testament to his commitment to educating gardeners about Australian native plants.
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|  A Climate Affair Audience Distribution around the World Oct-07 62% Australian 18% USA 5% South-East Asia (China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan) 5% Europe (UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Germany) 4% New Zealand 3% Canada ( Read more... )Visitors since 29th March 2007:  View My Stats | |
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| SUSTAINABLE MINING AN OXYMORON OR PATH TO FUTURE? Podcast Download. Interviews with both the economist John Quiggin and Don McKee, Director of the Sustainable Minerals Institute UQ. FAQMining is a massive branch of the Australian economy and faces some of the toughest environmental concerns. The way the mining industry responds to climate change is pivotal for all other industries across Australia. In an exclusive interview on A Climate Affair, Professor Don McKee of the sustainable minerals institute from the University of Queensland articulates some of the measures used to counteract the environmental and social impact of the minerals industry. Understanding the realities of climate change requires an understanding of economics. In an interview on A Climate Affair, Professor John Quiggin helps untangle issues such as water trading, carbon credits, nuclear power, and what he sees is the future of the Australian economy. DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| FUTURIST WANTS RELIGIOUS ZEAL ON PEAK OIL GAME Podcast Download. Interview with Jane McGonigal. Also in the podcast: the Australian nuclear debate, the diesel tree and sex-changing bearded dragons. FAQ Jane McGonigal is a Berkeley futurist and game designer for the Institute for the Future in Palo Alto. She has been named one of the top technology innovators under 35 changing the world by the MIT Technology Review and is the co-creater of World Without Oil an alternate reality game that wrestles with a significant social problem: our world in an oil crisis.DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| Podcast download. This show discusses climate refugees with Friends of the Earth and carbon abatement with Greenhouse Friendly the Australian Government carbon abatement initiative. I also discuss greening your home, green weddings and Al Gore's Live Earth concerts. FAQ Friends of the Earth is a federation of independent local groups working for a socially equitable and environmentally sustainable future.Read about Climate Refugees here. The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative is a concrete way for consumers to take action against global warming by purchasing greenhouse-neutral products or services, that is, products and services with zero greenhouse impacts. In this way, Greenhouse Friendly™ is giving greater purchasing choice to Australian consumers and empowering them to make environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.Download Subscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| Podcast download. This show discusses the greening of the royal family and includes interviews with Planet Ark and Shane Simonsen who discusses sugar and carbohydrates. FAQ Planet Ark works to show people the many ways they can reduce their day to day impact on the environment - at home, at work and in the community. Shane has a PhD in chemistry, but has quit academia for the good life on the land and to prepare for a post-peak oil world. Shane is a passionate gardener, cook and educator.DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| Podcast download. This show covers Earth Hour, the economics of climate change, carbon capture, biodiversity corridor, viral batteries and an interview with The Man in the Lab Coat. FAQ Earth Hour At 7.30pm on 31 March 2007, Sydneysiders - businesses and individuals - are invited to turn off their lights for just one hour, Earth Hour, as a sign of their commitment to reduce global warming.The Man in the Lab Coat is the on-stage persona of Ben McKenzie, a cipher allowing pure unadulterated enthusiasm for science to be beamed directly into the faces of his audience. The Man's goal is straightforward, if not simple: to raise the profile of science in a world where it is taken for granted or misunderstood.DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| Podcast download. Is the end in sight for Australia's drought? Queensland plants 1 million trees and considers free water tanks. Discussion of Eco Investor magazine, solar air conditioners, Flexicar & Harry Potter on recycled paper. FAQ Eco Investor Magazine is the first magazine in Australia to focus on environmental investment - in businesses undertaking or commercializing environmentally positive activities including renewable energy, recycling and waste management, technology breakthroughs and enhancements, eco-design, eco-tourism, and other eco-positive products and services. Flexicar offers Australia’s inner city residents a sustainable, affordable alternative to car ownership.DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| Podcast download. This show covers science journalism, transfats, growing greens, introduced species, wild camels, the Sydney water vortex, cloud seeding, hybrid cars in Australia. It includes interviews with Econnect and Shane Simonsen. FAQ Econnect is a science and environment communications company. Shane has a PhD in chemistry, but has quit academia for the good life on the land and to prepare for a post-peak oil world. Shane is a passionate gardener, cook and educator.DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| Podcast download. This show covers the water crisis in Australia, an interview with the managing director of renewable energy provider Jack Green and an interview with Mal Webb. Mal performs a world premiere of a new song using an mbira. FAQ Jack Green is the only licensed electricity retailer in Australia dedicated to reducing carbon emissions through renewable energy. Every product they sell is accredited by GreenPower, and every Jackgreen customer makes a contribution by reducing carbon emissions and combating the impact of climate change. Mal Webb has performed with The Cat Empire, John Butler Trio, TZU, Bobby Flynn and once supported David Lee Roth at the Tennis Centre. He did all the music for Lano and Woodley's TV show and has been on "Spicks and Specks", John Safran's "Music Jamboree", "Totally Wild" and "Good Morning with Kerrianne". Mark Holden once said of him "Gee, I didn't know beatboxing could be so musical!" Mal is a Vocal gymnast, multi-instrumentist and songwriter. Ballads, beatbox and beyond. A jolly jaw dropping journeyman. Eclectic, ebullient and even educational. Mal Webb uses a world of vocal techniques and writing styles and plays guitar, mbira, slide trumpet, chromatic harmonica, a loop recording pedal called Derek and the audience... a lot. Ani DiFranco said "You're a freak!" after Mal played support for her. Mal has spent a lot of time mucking about. He's like Bobby McFerrin, Aphex Twin and Cole Porter playing scrabble.
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| Questions or suggestions? Email aclimateaffair at gmail dot com 1. Is your show just about climate change?No. The word 'climate' refers to many types of climate, including the physical climate of the world and the political and cultural climate of our lives. However, the realities of climate change are explored critically in my show just as all other topics. 2. I don't want to play your show using my internet browser, I want to copy the actual file onto my computer. Help!Firstly, don't panic. Secondly, you can download podcasts via a variety of means depending on your level of geekiness. Instructions for the ludditeRight-click on the 'podcast download' link and chose 'save target as'. The mp3 file will then download onto your computer into a location of your choice. Instructions for Itunes usersClick here. Or open up Itunes, go to the store and search for 'climate affair' and my podcast will come up. Instructions for the RSS XML elite crowdSubscribe in a reader or via Livejournal feed 3. Why isn't there any music on your show?Due to copyright reasons, all music in my show has been removed. Any music that remains has been approved by the artist for distribution. It is for this reason that my radio show runs for 2hrs, but my podcast usually runs about 1hr. 4. I really like A Climate Affair, can I listen to Planet Radio online too?Listen to Planet Radio Live5. Can I get a CD burned of the show, or a particular segment sent to me by mail?Yes, but there will be an associated cost. Email aclimateaffair at gmail dot com for further details. 6. I'd like to be interviewed on A Climate Affair, do I have to be in Brisbane Australia for that?We have a phone link in the studio, so interviews can be broadcast live from around the world. Email aclimateaffair at gmail dot com if you would like to be interviewed on the show. 7. If I donate using your paypal button, where does the money go? Donations, sponsorship and advertising revenue for A Climate Affair goes to Whole Media and Planet Radio.   8. Do you accept advertisements in your showYes. I support advertising in my podcast and on the website. Please email: aclimateaffair at gmail dot com for further enquiries. 9. How did you get 'A Climate Affair' featured on iTunes?From iTunes FAQ: At iTunes, we’re constantly on the lookout for podcasts that are breaking new ground, have new or unusual content, or just capture our interest. While there are no sure-fire ways to get your podcast featured (and no, we do not accept payments for promotion), there are some minimum requirements. To be featured by iTunes, podcasts must have:
1. An image. For image specs, see the iTunes RSS Tags section in the technical spec.
2. A robust and accurate description.
3. Proper language, category, and explicit tagging.
4. Acceptable audio and/or video production quality.
In most cases, we avoid promotion of podcasts that are themselves merely promotions for other media products, such as films or albums. In addition, featured podcasts must be regularly updated with new episodes, usually with a minimum of 3 episodes available. The episodes should be released on a regular and predictable basis, with the most recent release in the past two weeks. More than 100 podcasts are submitted every day, so it is impossible to feature all of the good ones.
The most effective thing you can do to be considered for feature is to raise interest in your podcast and drive subscriptions via iTunes. If a podcast is taking off, it tends to get our attention. 10. Who is Kate Conroy?Kate Conroy is doing her PhD in cognitive science. Her interest in the environment began at an early age going camping with her family. As a teenager Kate was a scout leader and a surf-lifesaver. During her undergraduate degree she became very interested in environmental philosophy and environmental ethics. She has worked as a field manager for NJPIRG and sucessfully campaigned to pass the Clean Car Act in 2004. She has been inspired by both the environment and academia. But, the urgency of the world's current climate crisis motivated her to become more pro-active, hence A Climate Affair was born. Questions or suggestions? Email aclimateaffair at gmail dot com | |
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| Podcast download. This show covers Al Gore and the greening of the Academy Awards, water conservation, biofuels and consumer egg choices. It includes interviews with electric bike advocate Steven Gale and Glenn Walker from the Wilderness Society's Wild River campaign. FAQInspired by Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" Stephen Gale, a practical guy (who last rode a bike the day before he gained his drivers licence), will ride from Melbourne to Sydney over eight days while wearing a business suit. He doesn't plan to break any records, in fact he wants to show just how easy it is. Suitable Transport is a simple project to demonstrate the benefits of electric bicycles by exaggeration. To help us spread this message across Australia, Stephen will be joined for his ride by representatives from: Urban Burger, Emerald Hill Brewery, Flexicar, GP Graders, MEL Australia, Waste Converters, Intersect Alliance, Trentwood, Pitch Black Productions, Airspeed and Ishtaris- all in corporate attire! Suitable SUITABLE TRANSPORT LAUNCHES from Federation Square in Melbourne on Monday April 16th. They will be farewelled by the sounds of the mighty BOMBA!! Help us to help Australia make surer steps towards sustainable living! DownloadSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| If you would like to listen to environmental news updates, you can now download a zip file HERE. There are 60 updates under 1min in length. | |
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| Podcast downloadA Climate Affair 2-Feb-07 covers issues such as nuclear power and recycled water. This file is 37mb and goes for 1hr and 18 minutes. The original show contained music, but has been deleted for copyright reasons. It is a pity, because the music is really great. I have the complete shows if anyone is privately interested (email me: skateconroy at gmail dot com). I shall continue uploading the other shows through the morning. FAQSubscribe using Itunes or Livejournal feed Subscribe in a reader | |
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| - A Climate Affair is Australia’s top environmental podcast featured on the front page of Green Pages Australia. - A Climate Affair is heard across Australia and around the world. - A Climate Affair has a loyal eco-demographic who are ethically concerned, internet savvy and highly educated. - Marketing packages include podcast sponsorship, radio advertising on Planet Radio 88fm, graphic design by Earth Visual Communications and a comprehensive print campaign. The following are advertising packages available on A Climate Affair: 15 second ad Ø Approximately 30 words advertising your product or service. 30 second ad Ø Approximately 60 words advertising your product or service. Brand packageØ 4 x 30 second advertisements over 4 podcasts. Ø Hotlink and 100 x 100 pixel graphic on each podcast webpage. Exclusive podcast sponsorshipØ 30 second advertisement at the beginning and end of the sponsored podcast. Ø Optional 10 minute business interview (maximum 6 per year) Ø Banner advertisement up to 200 x 50 pixels on podcast website. Ø No advertising by other companies on the podcast or podcast url. Ø Company's name and contact url on RSS feed. Comprehensive Marketing PackagesØ Exclusive podcast sponsorship Ø Advertisement on Planet Radio 88fm Ø Graphic Design by Earth Visual CommunicationØ Comprehensive print campaign. Email aclimateaffair at gmail dot com for more information and rates. | |
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“I'm not used to having intelligent and well-informed interviewers…”
Don Burke during an interview on A Climate Affair
"Thank you so much, it's been beaut talking to you, I've really enjoyed it and thanks for such a good spray."
I am a regular listener to your podcast and love your show.
“Just listening to this weeks' episode and wanted to say - damn you're good!!! Its really awesome… gotten better every episode… your gregariousness and quicksilver intelligence pretty well equips you for this, but its still an amazingly fast mastering of a whole new skill set! I'm really enjoying listening, and I'm very impressed by and proud of you!”
“…fantastic show. Good questions/guests etc.”
Timely, lovely and relaxing
“…Kate is clearly committed to the environment, to science, and to the wellbeing of both the earth and all its inhabitants, human and non-human alike, but while there’s always a sense of conviction and urgency in her program, there’s never fear. Instead, each week Kate serves up a series of interviews, news items and discussions which are positive, interesting, and optimistic. Her goal is not to convince her audience that something must be done, which she takes as a given, but to offer information and suggestions to listeners so we can all keep up with what’s happening to our planet. The news just as often features items about the positive changes companies are making as it does about environmental crises and disasters.
Kate…has a natural rhythm and tone for radio, and her lovely voice draws you in to what feels like a friendly chat with a favourite relative over a cup of tea. Her interviewing style is conversational, and she always draws something off the personality of her guests into the program.
If you’re at all interested in climate change, regardless of your current level of knowledge, I can’t think of a better way to get plugged in than to listen to A Climate Affair.”
Informative, broad and balanced
“I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The subjects are well chosen, thoroughly researched and presented in a balanced way. Each subject is discussed in enough detail to clarify the issues, in a considered, positive and non-sensationalist way.”
“You have a natural ability to create a conversation around the interview, you're not afraid to pop off topic to explore an answer, before moving back to the interview. You remind me of a couple of hosts on CBC... A Climate Affair is excellent. Keep up the good work.”
“…thanks for a great podcast. I've listened to a couple already (I'm new to this podcast thing), and really enjoyed them.”
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|  If you’re at all interested in climate change, regardless of your current level of knowledge, I can’t think of a better way to get plugged in than to listen to 'A Climate Affair'. Ben McKenzie Climate: the prevailing attitudes, standards, or environmental conditions of a group, period, or placeA Climate Affair is Australia's top environmental podcast. It is a critical analysis of environmental news and current affairs hosted by Kate Conroy on Planet Radio 88fm. Listen on the internet for weekly Australian green news and eco-interviews. For advertising and interview opportunities email aclimateaffair@gmail.com A Climate Affair is available: ITUNES, esnips, rss and as a Livejournal feed. Subscribe in a reader  All podcast downloads are free. However, if you enjoy my podcasts and would like to support them I am accepting donations. Recommended donation is $1 pershow, or $25 for a year. But, I would be grateful for any gifts. These funds will be directed towards enhancing the show such as research materials and audio editing software.
CONTACT DETAILSContact: Kate Conroy Mobile: +61 418 76 10 76 Phone: +61 7 3252 8280 Email: skateconroy at gmail dot com FAQENVIRONMENTAL NEWS SOURCESABC Environmental NewsPlanet ArkTreehugger.comWorld ChangingBBC Science NewsNew Scientist EnvironmentScience NowPODCASTING TOOLSCreating Internet Buzz - Music file editing: Wavepad- Blogging software: livejournal- Mp3 storage: internet archive and Libsyn- Xml hosting: Internode- Xml itunes feed generator: poderator- Xml feed manager: Feedburner- Podcast download statistics: Podtrac and Libsyn. Namaste, Kate Conroy. | |
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