Latest Emergencies Podcast Episodes
Electric Vehicles Can Help Save the World: Conversation with John Stonier
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - September 15, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWith climate change speeding like a runaway train and the oil and gas industry (O&G) digging in its heels, electric vehicles (EVs) can be a game changer. Why not come out of this COVID-19 pandemic leaner & greener and build a sustainable economy where we can all survive? Listen to EV expert ...
Boomers, Gen Z & the Rest of Us - Conversation with Dorothy Woodend
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - September 01, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBaby Boomers are blamed for all the troubles in the world, Gen Z is ready for a fight, Millennials are miffed and Gen X wonders where they fit in. The multi-generational strife we see today mirrors the chaos and hopes of a planet still wondering whether humans are a burden or blessing. If you w...
COVID-19 & Multi-Hazards in a Future Cell Framework: Conversation with the Future Cell Team
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - September 01, 2020 14:46 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCOVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the way we do things. There is no longer a "normal", just a "new abnormal". What happens with COVID-19 when wildfires, floods, heat waves or other events occur? We call this a "multi-hazard scenario." To face off against this, the Future Cell team has come up with ...
COVID-19, Disasters & Religion: Conversation with Dr. Jeanet Bentzen
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - September 01, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDid you know unprecedented numbers of people searched for prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic's early months? So, what role does religion play in disasters? Does it help or is religion a distraction from reality? Check out: COVID-19, Disasters & Religion: Conversation with Dr Jeanet Bentzen ...
Liberation Theology & Social Justice: Conversation with Damon Garcia
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 24, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWith social injustices and scandals breaking out left, right and centre, amidst a pandemic, climate change and an unpredictable future, many are finding hope in faith. Not the ordinary, business-as-usual faith, but one that challenges systems and champions with weak over the strong, the poor ov...
Urban Adaptation to Climate Risks: Conversation with Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 24, 2020 21:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can a major urban centre adapt to the brutal realities of climate change risks? How can communities unite together to prepare for, respond to and recover from increasing extreme weather events, while dealing with systemic discrimination and a major pandemic at the same time? How is Detroit ...
Keeping the Faith When All Hell Breaks Loose: Conversation with Shane Claiborne
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 24, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan faith be a blessing rather than a distraction for communities? Can people of different beliefs work together toward the common good? Is social justice dead or are people rising up to better protect their communities, and especially the vulnerable? Check out: Keeping the Faith When All Hell ...
Disaster Risk & Climate Adaptation Local & Global - Conversation with Sahar Safaie
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 24, 2020 18:02 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBritish Columbia, Canada, is pioneering a new Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Hub, which includes Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). Disaster & climate risk expert Sahar Safaie is working with a team to make it happen! Find out how in this new Multi-Hazards podcast episode: Disaster Risk & Climate ...
Tackling Climate Change at the Local Level: Conversation with James Byrne
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 18, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWonder what it's like to work in climate change mitigation at ground level? James Byrne is the Climate Change Coordinator for the City of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Job shadow with him on this episode, a lively discussion with host Vin Nelsen. Check out: Working in Climate Change at Ground ...
Sustainability in the Age of COVID-19 & Beyond: Conversation with Alena Blanes
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 15, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlena Blanes is an example of a young Canadian who cares about the future She's heavily involved in the Zero Waste Movement, disposing of disposables and adopting reusables, despite the bait and switch of plastic companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out: Sustainability in the Age of CO...
Climate Risks, Lost Sleep & How to Take Action: Conversation with Dr. Blair Feltmate
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 14, 2020 06:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe have no time to waste in preparing thoroughly for climate change. Insurance and other companies have it on their radar screen, so politicians and the public also need to get on board and secure our future against climate change-driven threats. Discover how we can do this here in this new Mul...
Increasing Migration Due to Climate Change: Conversation with Alex Randall
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 11, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs the planet heats up, where can people go? Learn more on this exciting episode: Increasing Migration Due to Climate Change: Conversation with Alex Randall and also awesome co-host Sarah Chang. On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. With Study Guide - click on PDF: https://multi-h...
Training Leaders for the Climate Emergency: Interview with Robin Cox
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - August 04, 2020 04:31 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingClimate Action Leadership. Disaster and Emergency Management. Climate Resilience. How can we work toward a future that's not doom & gloom, but one that can inspire hope and action? Check out: Training Leaders for the Climate Emergency - Interview with Dr. Robin Cox. And be sure to check out the...
Sustainability & This Broken System We’re In: Interview with Brad Zarnett
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 31, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis global system is broken. We exploit nature and more vulnerable people. We allow a select few to secure wealth and power. Our destruction of the environment fuels climate change and disease outbreaks like COVID-19. What can we do? Give up, throw up our hands? How can we fight this broken sy...
The Canadian Arctic, 100 Million Canadians, and Canada as a Great 21st Century Power: Interview with Irvin Studin
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 26, 2020 17:47 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan Canada take a leadership role in the newly opening Arctic? Will we face institutional crises that are made even more apparent during this COVID-19 pandemic? Can we grow our population to 100 million and become a superpower rather than an impoverished, failed state facing annexation or vassa...
Rising Youth, Social Justice & the Refugee Crisis: Interview with Sarah Chang
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 25, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe youth are rising up! The so-called "most apathetic generation" is becoming the most passionate generation. Fighting the legacy of Boomers, imperialists, white supremacists, police brutality, systemic brokenness and populists trying to turn back the clock, the young people are finding their ...
The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 24, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSaving the lives of First Nations and settlers alike, protecting communities at the top of his list, Fire Chief Wilbert Wesley works tirelessly in Mattagami First Nation and throughout Ontario, Canada and beyond in Disaster Management. Check out this inspiring new Multi-Hazards podcast episode...
Season Premiere! - With Multi-Hazards Podcast Host Vin Nelsen
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 18, 2020 17:46 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhere else can you hear hour-long interviews on disasters, adapting to climate change, terrorism, artificial intelligence, loving your neighbour, protecting communities, all in one podcast? So, the marathon continues! Host Vin Nelsen takes a few moments to summarise the 20 episodes of Season...
Wildfires in a Changing Climate: Interview with Robert W. Gray
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 18, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs climate change heats up the earth, wildfires are becoming bigger and badder. What are some solutions? How can communities be protected while we fight fire with fire and control the uncontrollable? Check out: Wildfires in a Changing Climate - Interview with Robert W. Gray, expert fire ecol...
Indigenous Perspectives on Adapting to Climate Change - Interview with Kerry-Ann Charles-Norris
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 16, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow do indigenous people look at nature as well as climate change? How are they protecting their communities and also interacting with the world at large? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a great interview with Kerry-Ann Charles-Norris, member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island...
Climate Migrants: The Case of Bangladesh - Interview with the ICCCAD Team
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - July 08, 2020 01:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBangladesh is a world leader in climate change adaptation, so what's happening there? How are they dealing with all the climate migrants being forced to move from A to B because of extreme weather? Check out: The Case of Bangladesh - Interview with the International Center for Climate Change an...
Emergency Management with the Red Dragon: Interview with Paul Edmonds
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 30, 2020 23:14 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEmergency management is a diverse and busy field, not for the faint of heart. How can emergency managers do a better job of assisting communities to prepare for disasters? What exactly do emergency managers do on a daily basis? With a wealth of experience from both the United Kingdom and Britis...
COVID-19 Pandemic Planning for Businesses: Interview with Regina Phelps
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 30, 2020 05:40 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can businesses plan for life in the COVID-19 pandemic as it stretches on? What about individuals, families and communities? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a timely interview with crisis management expert Regina Phelps. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the progr...
Gender in Disasters & Emergency Management: Interview with Alex Valoroso
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 25, 2020 23:25 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow does gender play a role in disasters? What exactly can emergency management planners do to address the gendered impacts of disasters? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a great interview with Alex Valoroso. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on t...
Smart Energy Communities & Climate Adaptation: Interview with Eddie Oldfield
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 25, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTo adapt to climate change, communities need to take the necessary steps to improve their energy sources and infrastructure. Eddie Oldfield, a specialist in both clean energy and climate change adaptation, discusses his work in Atlantic Canada. Tune in to learn more of the important progress th...
Earthquakes, Disaster Management Education & Protecting Communities: Interview with Dr. Burçak Başbuğ Erkan
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 23, 2020 15:50 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat's it like to help a community recover from an earthquake? Why join disaster management as a career? What kind of person is needed to save lives and property? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a wonderful interview with Dr. Burçak Başbuğ Erkan, Coventry University, UK. And be...
Youth, Climate Activism and Sustainable Futures: Interview with Akhilesh AnilKumar
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 22, 2020 18:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan young people have impact when entrenched and powerful old men run the world? In this episode, youth climate activist Akhilesh AnilKumar discusses how he was awakened by the floods in Kerala, India, established the Bring Back Green Foundation and has embarked on a journey to change the world...
Flood Mapping, Glacier Hazards and Artificial Intelligence - Interview with Dave Bigelow
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 19, 2020 14:12 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan we actually use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood mapping and with other tools for geohazards? In this episode, geological engineer Dave Bigelow discusses how geology and AI contribute to public safety. Be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left ...
Adapting to our Changing Climate: Interview with Dr. Stewart J. Cohen
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 14, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan we actually adapt to a changing climate that seems like a runaway train? As the world heats up and nature quickly readjusts itself, how can we survive? In this episode, Dr. Stewart J. Cohen discusses how we predict where the climate is headed and how we can reduce its impacts on society. He...
Climate Leviathan & Potential Global Futures: Interview with Dr. Joel Wainwright
The Multi-Hazards Podcast - June 11, 2020 07:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan climate change become so bad that only an all-powerful world government can deal with it? Dr. Joel Wainwright, co-author of Climate Leviathan with Dr. Geoff Mann, explains how different scenarios may emerge in the coming years: global government of a capitalist or anti-capitalist nature, na...
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