They Do What: Recent Episodes
Lachie Henderson & Zach Tuohy
They do what!? Environmental issues have been making headlines for years. They Do What is here to tell you WHO these environmental experts are, HOW did they get to know so much, WHY do they care so much, and WHAT do they really know that we don't? They Do What!? is here to dig into those questions. Join Lachie and Zac as they try to understand what in the world these people do and what it means for anyone who isn't an environmental expert or campaigner.
To the environment and beyond!
He Does What!?Richard Stirzaker studied Agricultural Science and completed his PhD at the University of Sydney. He joined CSIRO in 1990 and is currently a Principal Research Scientist based in Canberra working on irrigation, water productivity and the ecological footprint of agriculture. He is also an honorary professor in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.In 2016 Stirzaker started the Virtual Irrigation Academy (VIA) to undertake specific research work in Africa. VIA soon took off, as more people heard about the work being done. VIA looks to empower irrigators through simple technology and people-centred learning. The unique VIA monitoring tools give output as colours, enabling farmers to merge the science of irrigation with their own practical experience. VIA is used in 19 different countries and is used by over 2000 farmers.Show Notes VIA Homehttps://via.farm/Video with Dave Pocock talking about the Chameleonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlngqjMwdp4A clip of Richards backyardhttps://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/the-backyard-laboratory/9440802
She Does What!?Nicky Ison is the WWF Australia Energy Transition Manager. Nicky has spent over fifteen years working and volunteering in the climate and clean energy sectors, including helping to found five organisations.Ison also holds a first class honours degree in Environmental Engineering and a degree in Arts (Environmental Studies) from the University of NSW and is the lead author of the Repower Australia Plan.She was the inaugural Chair of advocacy organisation Solar Citizens, on the founding board of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and the inaugural coordinator of the Coalition for Community Energy (C4CE).So in short, she knows her stuff!Please enjoy our latest episode of They Do What!?Show Resources* WWF’s Renewables Nation program – working towards 700% renewables -https://www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/climate/renewables * Community Power Agency – www.cpagency.org.au * Repower Australia Plan – you have that so I’ll let you link it
Resources to help you, your community and workplace move to renewables:* My Efficient Electric Home Facebook Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyEfficientElectricHome * Find out if there’s a Community Energy Group near you -https://cpagency.org.au/resources/map/ * Work for Climate – Resources to encourage your business to go renewable -https://www.workforclimate.org/renewable-energy * The Business Renewables Centre - https://businessrenewables.org.au/
If you want to geek out and learn more on renewables:* RenewEconomy – renewables news site - https://reneweconomy.com.au/ * Renewables projects I mentioned: * Asian Renewable Energy Hub - https://asianrehub.com/ * Suncable - https://suncable.sg/ * Geelong Sustainability Group - https://www.geelongsustainability.org.au/ * Hepburn Wind - https://www.hepburnwind.com.au/ * Denmark Community Wind - http://www.dcw.net.au/
Fun stuff around renewables* Coalminers driving Teslas – https://twitter.com/MinersInTeslas * VB Solar Beer Ad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_g_hurGKAc
This time on They Do What we have David Lindenmayer.David is an Australian scientist and an expert in landscape ecology, conservation and biodiversity. On top of all of this, David is currently a Professor of Ecology and Conservation Biology at the Australian National University's Fenner School of Environment and Society. Our chat specifically focuses on the Great National Forest northeast of Melbourne in Victoria of which David has spent the last 35+ years studying, living in and visiting the forest.He is the foremost expert on the Great National Forest and all living things in it. Our chat covers the main problems (and solutions) facing this beautiful slice of earth.David has single-handedly published over 800 peer-reviewed scientific papers and 45 books, on a wide range of topics such as forestry, woodlands, wildlife and biodiversity conservation. It's fair to say that he knows what he is talking about.They Do What is here to take you to the environment and beyondThe Great Forest: The Rare Beauty of the Victorian Central Highlandshttps://www.readings.com.au/products/33861974/the-great-forest-the-rare-beauty-of-the-victorian-central-highlandsGreat Forest National park proposal linkhttps://www.greatforestnationalpark.com.au/David’s papershttps://www.foresthub.com.au/
She Does What!? Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia’s leading social trends experts. When I was told about Rebecca and her book I couldn’t think of a better person to start this podcast journey with.Rebecca is an author and researcher and holds degrees in law and film studies and a PhD in Gender Studies. For nearly 9 years Rebecca was the Director of The Mind & Mood Report, Australia's longest running social trends report.We discuss all things climate change and what she thinks is most important right now - TALKING about it.They Do What is here to take you to the environment and beyondShow NotesJ Marshall Shepherd Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/j_marshall_shepherd_3_kinds_of_bias_that_shape_your_worldview?language=en#t-2474Chido Govera- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I--vzakqqN0Katherine Hayhoe- https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it?language=en#t-5402