Dr. David Suzuki is Canada’s most iconic environmentalist and at 81 he’s more passionate than ever about saving the world for his grandchildren — and yours. Suzuki talked with Mark Leiren-Young about alternate facts, toxic whales, taking the heat off the planet and putting it on politicians and more. Listen to the podcast.
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David Suzuki: Sustainable development goals offer a path to prosperity
On its 70th anniversary, the UN still pushing for Sustainable Development goals.
You can help bring monarchs back from the brink
Together, we can bring monarch butterflies back from the brink.
David Suzuki to join in Paddle for the Peace to stop Site C
Suzuki will join hundreds of people who will paddle down the Peace River to protest construction of the Site C dam.
David Suzuki: Pope Francis offers hopeful perspective on global crises
Earth has existed for 4.5 billion years, humans for somewhere around 150,000. But in my brief lifetime — less than 80 years — human populations have exploded exponentially, from two…
David Suzuki: On World Oceans Day let’s learn to treat the seas better
For Canada, it’s a time to celebrate the rich marine life in three great oceans off the longest coastline of any nation.
David Suzuki: Citizens amplify knowledge about the natural world
We’re just beginning to realize the full potential of using technology to connect curiosity and concern for the planet with meaningful scientific pursuits.
David Suzuki: Microbeads are a sign of our plastic consumer madness
Plastic has made life more convenient, but many of us remember a time when we got along fine without it.
David Suzuki: China’s disastrous pollution problem is a lesson for all
We may never experience the kind of deadly pollution China is struggling with, but we can do a lot to make sure our air, water and soil are as clean as possible.
David Suzuki: Oiling the machinery of climate change denial and transit opposition
Those who profit from our continued reliance on fossil fuels will do what they can to convince us to stay on their expensive, destructive road. It’s up to all of us to help change course.
Transit funding will drive Canadian cities into the future
The Canadian experience is fast becoming focused on glass and concrete.
David Suzuki: We have to stop filling and killing the oceans with plastic
Reducing the amount of plastic we dump into oceans is a challenge we can meet. Let’s get on it.
David Suzuki: Canada is trading away its environmental rights
A diversified economy and citizens’ right to a healthy environment are more important than short-term profits for multinational corporations.
David Suzuki: Oil prices drop as global warming rises
With oil prices plunging to below $50, the consequences of a petro-fuelled economy are hitting home.
David Suzuki: Energy shift requires shift in conversation
Our leaders need to stop focusing on short-term profits from fossil fuels and start engaging in serious conversations about our energy future.
David Suzuki: Clean drinking water should be a human right in Canada
Canada is a wealthy country, but deplorable conditions still persist in hundreds of First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities.
David Suzuki: IPCC report is clear and we must clean up our act
Will we take advantage of clean energy and conservation or remain stuck in the old way of just blindly burning our way through?
David Suzuki: The movement for environmental rights is building
More than half the world’s nations already recognize environmental rights. It’s time for Canada to live up to its values and join this growing global movement.
