HS2 & Compassionte Conservation

Updates on the environmental catastrophe that is HS2, and a little information about compassionate conservation. This episodes music comes from the album 'A guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean'. The song is 'Black Catbird' by the Garifauna Collective, thanks to Robin for letting us play the tune!

In this episode we talk about violence in Virunga national park, HS2 and 'Planet of the Humans'. Also, Max Newberry and I have a chat about COVID-19 and how it may or may not effect the climate crisis battle. At the end of this episode we hear, 'Water' a song from Alysha Brilla's latest album 'Rooted'. Special thanks to Alysha for letting us play her song.Sound effects obtained from: https://www.zapsplat.com/

It’s been a while, but The EcoShow is back!! In this episode we talk about the latest environmental news and take a look at some of the recent activist actions. We talk to climate activist, Macey Gray about her thoughts and feelings towards rewilding in the UK. Finally, the episode is finished with the new Levellers single, ‘Food, roof and family’. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

**IN THIS EPISODE WE SAY THAT THE DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE PERMIT WAS NOT GRANTED. THIS IS INCORRECT, IT WAS DELAYED FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REVERSED THE PERMIT BLOCK. THE PIPELINE HAS BEEN BUILT -sorry for this mistake** In this COP25 special, we talk to lots of different people at the event, including indigenous peoples from Brazil, USA, and the Easter Island. We get a peak at the air quality of different cities around the world and discuss why these conventions aren't always as good as they look. Special thanks to Olivia Romero Collins for helping conduct some of the interviews and doing all the translating. Thanks to Adam Curry for letting us use his song, 'Take it Slow': https://soundcloud.com/adam-curry-939445389. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode we find out why whales are really good for the planet, the dangers of being an illegal fishing observer, how light is destroying insects and we look at a few of the latest climate actions. Guest speaker Olivia Romero Collins gives an insight into Ecofeminism.Music made by The EcoShow. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

This month, friends discuss the impacts of climate change on coral reefs and the potential for tidal energy in the coming years. Also in this episode, we talk about the horrible deaths of some environmental protectors, dodgy Brazilian meat used by the MOD, extinction rebellion tactics, and renewable energy in the UK. Guest speakers: Hope Maynard and Max Dickens.Music made by The EcoShow. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplate.com