Down To Earth fbiradio.com/podcasts en-au ℗ & © Down To Earth Sustainability in the city FBi Radio <p>Every fortnight Associate Professor Kurt Iveson of the University of Sydney joins FBi Mornings host, Eddy Diamond, to discuss urban environmental issues and the different ways we can make our cities fairer and more sustainable places.</p> <p>Mornings was hosted by Alex Pye until July 2018.</p> FBi Radio <p>Every fortnight Associate Professor Kurt Iveson of the University of Sydney joins FBi Mornings host, Eddy Diamond, to discuss urban environmental issues and the different ways we can make our cities fairer and more sustainable places.</p> <p>Mornings was hosted by Alex Pye until July 2018.</p> FBi Radio fbiradio945@gmail.com no Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:49:42 +1100 Smart Homes w Sophia Maalsen FBi Radio Our fortnightly segment Down to Earth with Kurt Iverson from the University of Sydney, where we discuss geography in Sydney and different urban issues. Today we dove into the future of home technology and the growing use of digital home assistants and smart appliances that are turning our homes into networked and surveilled spaces in all sorts of new and scary ways. With guest host Sophia Maalsen - Lecturer in Urbanism. Our fortnightly segment Down to Earth with Kurt Iverson from the University of Sydney, where we discuss geography in Sydney and different urban issues. Today we dove into the future of home technology and the growing use of digital home assistants and smart appliances that are turning our homes into networked and surveilled spaces in all sorts of new and scary ways. With guest host Sophia Maalsen - Lecturer in Urbanism. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1602722871051.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1602722871051.mp3 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +1000 22.31 no COVID 19: Police Discretion & Public Space FBi Radio This week we talked about public space and new policing laws - what happens when this is all over? Will our lives and the places we inhabit look the same? A really important and interesting chat that touches on democracy and justice in this new unprecedented era. This week we talked about public space and new policing laws - what happens when this is all over? Will our lives and the places we inhabit look the same? A really important and interesting chat that touches on democracy and justice in this new unprecedented era. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1587529316788.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1587529316788.mp3 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +1000 17.35 no COVID 19: Rental Freeze & 'Social' Distancing FBi Radio This week we discuss what a rental strike might look like due to COVID 19, and terminology surrounding social distancing. This week we discuss what a rental strike might look like due to COVID 19, and terminology surrounding social distancing. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1587270017897.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1587270017897.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +1100 16.05 no 12.03.20 - COVID 19: Casual Workforce FBi Radio This week we talked about COVID 19 , but more specifically discussing the ramifications of corona virus on our economy through our societies dependency on casual labor and ask the question - will some be affected more than others? This week we talked about COVID 19 , but more specifically discussing the ramifications of corona virus on our economy through our societies dependency on casual labor and ask the question - will some be affected more than others? https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1585365487337.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1585365487337.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +1100 18.27 no 08.08.19 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles FBi Radio There are so many ways to get from A to B, but which is the most environmentally efficient? This week, Professor Kurt Iverson came in to the studio to "de-railed" us by talking about trains, buses and planes and their differing environmental impacts. In particular he spoke about the lack of infrastructure and transport in Australia and how this needed to change to create accessible and efficient ways to travel around the country. This week, Professor Kurt Iverson came in to the studio to "de-railed" us by talking about trains, buses and planes and their differing environmental impacts. In particular he spoke about the lack of infrastructure and transport in Australia and how this needed to change to create accessible and efficient ways to travel around the country. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1565229653198.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1565229653198.m4a Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:02:00 +1000 down to earth, public transport, carbon emissions no 11.07.19 - Interview With A Bus Driver FBi Radio We talk public transport with someone who works in public transport! We've talked a lot about public transport on Down To Earth, but we've never talked directly to anyone who has worked in the public transport sector, until now! Professor Kurt Iverson brought in special guest David Babineau, who is the Division Secretary of the Bus Division of the Rail Tram and Bus Union, to get the ins and outs of what it's like to be a bus driver in Sydney and what we can do to help improve the public transport industry. We've talked a lot about public transport on Down To Earth, but we've never talked directly to anyone who has worked in the public transport sector, until now! Professor Kurt Iverson brought in special guest David Babineau, who is the Division Secretary of the Bus Division of the Rail Tram and Bus Union, to get the ins and outs of what it's like to be a bus driver in Sydney and what we can do to help improve the public transport industry. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1562898569051.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1562898569051.m4a Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +1000 down to earth, public transport, bus, buses no 27.06.19 - "Climate Emergency" FBi Radio The City of Sydney council just declared a climate emergency. But what does that actually mean? <p>The City of Sydney just passed a mandate to declare a "Climate Emergency", but what does that&nbsp;<em>actually&nbsp;</em>mean? Professor Kurt Iverson joins Ondine in the studio to talk all about the complexities of climate language.</p> <p>The City of Sydney just passed a mandate to declare a "Climate Emergency", but what does that&nbsp;<em>actually&nbsp;</em>mean? Professor Kurt Iverson joins Ondine in the studio to talk all about the complexities of climate language.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1561615860114.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1561615860114.m4a Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:11:00 +1000 down to earth, climate, climate emergency no 30.05.19 - Bees In The City FBi Radio It may seem like bees wouldn't be that important in cities, but this is a HUGE misconception! <p>It may seem like bees wouldn't be that important in cities, but this is a HUGE misconception! Prof. Kurt Iverson chats to Eddy Diamond all about why bees are so crutial to urban environments, and what we can do to contribute to the preservation of bee biodiversity.</p> <p>It may seem like bees wouldn't be that important in cities, but this is a HUGE misconception! Prof. Kurt Iverson chats to Eddy Diamond all about why bees are so crutial to urban environments, and what we can do to contribute to the preservation of bee biodiversity.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559456205877.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559456205877.m4a Thu, 30 May 2019 16:18:00 +1000 down to earth, bees, biodiversity no 02.05.2019 - Electric Cars FBi Radio <!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> <o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p>Electric cars are the topic of this week&rsquo;s podcast as it is a hot topic within Australia and has been discussed within the election as a way to help us move forward sustainably. Find out the real deal and the actual impact of electric cars.</p> <!--EndFragment--> <!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> <o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p>Electric cars are the topic of this week&rsquo;s podcast as it is a hot topic within Australia and has been discussed within the election as a way to help us move forward sustainably. Find out the real deal and the actual impact of electric cars.</p> <!--EndFragment--> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559189621943.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559189621943.m4a Thu, 02 May 2019 10:00:00 +1000 12.35 no 18.03.2019 - Wild Wild Inner West FBi Radio <p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">With special guest Steph Clarke, the show discusses the initiative Wild Wild Inner West, which looks at the misperception between cities and the wildlife being two different entities. The episode looks at how we can get involved as individuals within the community to help preserve the biodiversity.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">With special guest Steph Clarke, the show discusses the initiative Wild Wild Inner West, which looks at the misperception between cities and the wildlife being two different entities. The episode looks at how we can get involved as individuals within the community to help preserve the biodiversity.&nbsp;</span></p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559189890722.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559189890722.m4a Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +1000 16.25 no 04.03.2019 - Public Spaces FBi Radio <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica;">A post election special which discusses public spaces and the new minister for those spaces, Rob Stokes. They discuss the ways in which Rob Stokes could best help from an environmental perspective these public spaces. &nbsp;</span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica;">A post election special which discusses public spaces and the new minister for those spaces, Rob Stokes. They discuss the ways in which Rob Stokes could best help from an environmental perspective these public spaces. &nbsp;</span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559189736130.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559189736130.m4a Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +1100 24.59 no 21.03.19 - Neighbourhood Waste Treatment Facilities FBi Radio What if there were alternatives to offshore recycling in Australia? Associate Professor Kurt Iverson joins Eddy Diamond to talk all about neighbourhood recycling initiatives and proposed ways local councils could create urban waste infrastructure. <p>What if there were alternatives to offshore recycling in Australia? Associate Professor Kurt Iverson joins Eddy Diamond to talk all about neighbourhood recycling initiatives and proposed ways local councils could create&nbsp;infrastructure around urban waste treatment.</p> <p>What if there were alternatives to offshore recycling in Australia? Associate Professor Kurt Iverson joins Eddy Diamond to talk all about neighbourhood recycling initiatives and proposed ways local councils could create&nbsp;infrastructure around urban waste treatment.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559173696015.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1559173696015.m4a Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:51:00 +1100 down to earth, recycling, waste no 07.03.19 - Make Renting Fair w/ Leo Patterson Ross FBi Radio In preparation for the Sydney Alliance assembly on housing, Leo Patterson Ross joins Prof. Kurt Iverson to talk all about the Tenant's Union's Make Renting Fair campaign. <p><span style="color: #212529; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">In preparation for the Sydney Alliance assembly on housing, Leo Patterson Ross joins Prof. Kurt Iverson to talk all about the Tenant's Union's Make Renting Fair campaign.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #212529; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">In preparation for the Sydney Alliance assembly on housing, Leo Patterson Ross joins Prof. Kurt Iverson to talk all about the Tenant's Union's Make Renting Fair campaign.</span></p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1558840613392.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1558840613392.m4a Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:22:00 +1100 down to earth, housing no 21.02.19 - Green New Deal FBi Radio <p>Professor Kurt Iverson talks the Green New Deal, a proposed climate policy in America that has global implications.</p> <p>Professor Kurt Iverson talks the Green New Deal, a proposed climate policy in America that has global implications.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1550712358846.m4a https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1550712358846.m4a Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:27:00 +1100 17:02 Down To Earth, Eddy Diamond, Mornings, FBi Radio, Kurt Iverson, Green New Deal, Climate Policy no 29.11.18 - School Strike 4 Climate Action FBi Radio <p>Kurt and Eddy chat with&nbsp;Aisheeya Huq and&nbsp;Vivienne Paduch<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;- a&nbsp;</span>couple of the organisers of&nbsp;School Strike 4 Climate Action.</p> <p>Kurt and Eddy chat with&nbsp;Aisheeya Huq and&nbsp;Vivienne Paduch<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;- a&nbsp;</span>couple of the organisers of&nbsp;School Strike 4 Climate Action.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1543821042876.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1543821042876.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:00:00 +1100 15:25 no 15.11.18 - Surveillance FBi Radio <p>Professor Kurt Iveson chats with Eddy about Surveillance in the urban environment. He asks what the proposed National Facial Biometric&nbsp;Matching Capability might mean for our safety, right to protest, the environment, and existing biases and forms of discrimination.</p> <p>Professor Kurt Iveson chats with Eddy about Surveillance in the urban environment. He asks what the proposed National Facial Biometric&nbsp;Matching Capability might mean for our safety, right to protest, the environment, and existing biases and forms of discrimination.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1543204193210.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1543204193210.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +1100 22:47 Down To Earth, Eddy Diamond, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio, Surveillance, The Capability, National Facial Biometric Matching Capability no 18.10.18 - Amy Fairall: Banking FBi Radio <p>Amy Fairall, a postgrad student working with Prof. Kurt Iveson, came in to chat with Eddy about how banking and financial services impact sustainability. She ran us through some of the alternatives to the big four banks, including time banking. Check it out here -&gt; www.timebanking.com.au</p> <p>Amy Fairall, a postgrad student working with Prof. Kurt Iveson, came in to chat with Eddy about how banking and financial services impact sustainability. She ran us through some of the alternatives to the big four banks, including time banking. Check it out here -&gt; www.timebanking.com.au</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1540177856206.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1540177856206.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +1100 10:53 Down To Earth, Eddy Diamond, Amy Fairall, Mornings, FBi Radio, Banking, Time Banking no 20.09.18 – The Bower FBi Radio <p>Guido, the director of The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre, gave us a rundown of the various ways in which the Bower helps the environment and the community. The centre diverts waste from landfill by repairing and re-using broken furniture, household items, and electronic appliances and puts the items back into the community. Check out their website here: bower.org.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Guido, the director of The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre, gave us a rundown of the various ways in which the Bower helps the environment and the community. The centre diverts waste from landfill by repairing and re-using broken furniture, household items, and electronic appliances and puts the items back into the community. Check out their website here: bower.org.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537775387558.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537775387558.mp3 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:00:00 +1000 16:20 no 06.09.18 – Working Off The Books FBi Radio <p>Have you ever worked a dodgy cash-in-hand job? Been asked to work an unpaid trial period? In this episode, Kurt chats with Eddy about informal work sector and the impact this has on the economic landscape of our cities.</p> <p>Can't get enough of Kurt? He's doing a talk about citizen action on housing affordability and security&nbsp;<span class="aBn" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed #cccccc; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_2072644439"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Monday 10&nbsp;Sep</span></span>:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/10/housing-and-urban-citizenship-the-role-of-urban-alliances" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/10/housing-and-urban-citizenship-the-role-of-urban-alliances&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1536637078905000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH7ziwaa46WbGu6R1W7aCNyVPtt9Q">http://www.festivalofurbanism.<wbr />com/2018/2018/9/10/housing-<wbr />and-urban-citizenship-the-<wbr />role-of-urban-alliance</a></p> <p>And launching the book&nbsp;<strong><em>Sydney &ndash; We Need to Talk!</em></strong>&nbsp;the following day, Tuesday 11 Sep:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/11/book-launch-sydney-we-need-to-talk" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/11/book-launch-sydney-we-need-to-talk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1536637078905000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFMh7ovju1juIdwgSksm4OxGNCTyg">http://www.festivalofurbanism.<wbr />com/2018/2018/9/11/book-<wbr />launch-sydney-we-need-to-talk</a></p> <p>Have you ever worked a dodgy cash-in-hand job? Been asked to work an unpaid trial period? In this episode, Kurt chats with Eddy about informal work sector and the impact this has on the economic landscape of our cities.</p> <p>Can't get enough of Kurt? He's doing a talk about citizen action on housing affordability and security&nbsp;<span class="aBn" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed #cccccc; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_2072644439"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Monday 10&nbsp;Sep</span></span>:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/10/housing-and-urban-citizenship-the-role-of-urban-alliances" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/10/housing-and-urban-citizenship-the-role-of-urban-alliances&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1536637078905000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH7ziwaa46WbGu6R1W7aCNyVPtt9Q">http://www.festivalofurbanism.<wbr />com/2018/2018/9/10/housing-<wbr />and-urban-citizenship-the-<wbr />role-of-urban-alliance</a></p> <p>And launching the book&nbsp;<strong><em>Sydney &ndash; We Need to Talk!</em></strong>&nbsp;the following day, Tuesday 11 Sep:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/11/book-launch-sydney-we-need-to-talk" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2018/2018/9/11/book-launch-sydney-we-need-to-talk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1536637078905000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFMh7ovju1juIdwgSksm4OxGNCTyg">http://www.festivalofurbanism.<wbr />com/2018/2018/9/11/book-<wbr />launch-sydney-we-need-to-talk</a></p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1536558878416.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1536558878416.mp3 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +1000 21:20 Down To Earth, Eddy Diamond, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio, Working off the Books, Informal Work no 05.07.18 - Right To Protest FBi Radio <p>Kurt chats with Alex about your right to protest in an age where we're seeing increasing restrictions on the types of spaces we can occupy, the length of time we can protest, and the kinds of activities we're allowed to do. He also gives us the rundown on the new Crown Land Management Regulation and what it means for the future of activism.</p> <p>Kurt chats with Alex about your right to protest in an age where we're seeing increasing restrictions on the types of spaces we can occupy, the length of time we can protest, and the kinds of activities we're allowed to do. He also gives us the rundown on the new Crown Land Management Regulation and what it means for the future of activism.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1535351849582.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1535351849582.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +1000 24:06 Down To Earth, Protest, Rights, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio no 16.08.18 - Train Station Accessibility FBi Radio <p class="MsoNormal">Kurt chats to Eddy about Sydney&rsquo;s train station accessibility and some local campaigns pushing to make Sydney transport more accessible.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kurt chats to Eddy about Sydney&rsquo;s train station accessibility and some local campaigns pushing to make Sydney transport more accessible.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537155123962.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537155123962.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +1000 15:40 Down To Earth, Train stations, transport, accessibility, Eddy Diamond, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio no 21.06.18 - Transport FBi Radio <p class="MsoNormal">Should we&nbsp;continue to build cities around cars? What's the alternative? Kurt chats with Alex about the past, present and future of transport in Sydney, and how we can reclaim our roads.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Should we&nbsp;continue to build cities around cars? What's the alternative? Kurt chats with Alex about the past, present and future of transport in Sydney, and how we can reclaim our roads.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537155657011.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537155657011.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +1000 20:59 Down To Earth, Transport, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio no 07.06.18 - Libraries FBi Radio <p class="MsoNormal">Kurt gives us a brief history of how libraries have adapted to the times and explains why they&rsquo;re much more than the books they have on their shelves.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kurt gives us a brief history of how libraries have adapted to the times and explains why they&rsquo;re much more than the books they have on their shelves.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537156167311.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537156167311.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +1000 20:50 Down To Earth, Libraries, Waterloo Library, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio no 11.12.17 - Jason Moore: Cheap Things FBi Radio <p class="MsoNormal">Special guest, Associate Professor Jason W. Moore chats about why cheapness is never a bargain. He gives us an insight into his latest book,&nbsp;<em>A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things: A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet</em>, out now. For more info on Jason Moore&rsquo;s work, head over here: jasonwmoore.com</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Special guest, Associate Professor Jason W. Moore chats about why cheapness is never a bargain. He gives us an insight into his latest book,&nbsp;<em>A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things: A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet</em>, out now. For more info on Jason Moore&rsquo;s work, head over here: jasonwmoore.com</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537156663685.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1537156663685.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +1000 19:19 Down To Earth, Jason Moore, seven cheap things, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings, FBi Radio no 19.04.18 - Rubbish FBi Radio <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talks trash with Eddy Diamond.</p> <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talks trash with Eddy Diamond.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538976510576.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538976510576.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +1000 16:18 Down To Earth, rubbish, recycling, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 05.04.18 - Shopping Streets Versus Shopping Malls FBi Radio <p>Where should we be spending our money - in shopping streets or shopping malls? In this episode Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talks all about shopping and sustainability with Mornings host, Alex Pye.</p> <p>Where should we be spending our money - in shopping streets or shopping malls? In this episode Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talks all about shopping and sustainability with Mornings host, Alex Pye.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538977104535.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538977104535.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +1000 20:50 Down To Earth, shopping, shopping streets, malls, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 01.03.18 - Environmental Apps FBi Radio <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Mornings host Alex Pye talk all about environmental apps in this episode.</p> <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Mornings host Alex Pye talk all about environmental apps in this episode.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538977497598.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538977497598.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +1000 20:53 Down To Earth, environmental apps, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 15.02.18 - Heatwaves FBi Radio <p>Michelle St Anne and Associate Professor Ollie Jay join Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye to chat about their research for an upcoming play about heatwaves.</p> <p>Michelle St Anne and Associate Professor Ollie Jay join Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye to chat about their research for an upcoming play about heatwaves.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538978003090.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538978003090.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +1000 16:40 Down To Earth, heatwaves, Michelle St Anne, Ollie Jay, Living Room Theatre, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 01.02.18 - Pets In The City FBi Radio <p>In this episode, Eddy Diamond fills in for Alex Pye and chats with host Associate Professor Kurt Iveson about pets and city living.</p> <p>In this episode, Eddy Diamond fills in for Alex Pye and chats with host Associate Professor Kurt Iveson about pets and city living.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538978478106.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538978478106.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:00:00 +1000 16:29 Down To Earth, Pets, City, Eddy Diamond, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 18.01.18 - Holiday Edition FBi Radio <p>Professor Kurt Iveson talks heatwaves with Alex Pye and gives us his take on Kim Stanley Robinson&rsquo;s climate fiction novel 'New York 2140'.</p> <p>Professor Kurt Iveson talks heatwaves with Alex Pye and gives us his take on Kim Stanley Robinson&rsquo;s climate fiction novel 'New York 2140'.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538978811943.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538978811943.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +1000 17:20 Down To Earth, heatwaves, climate fiction, Kim Stanley Robinson, New York 2140, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 07.12.17 - Privately Owned Public Space FBi Radio <p>Professor Kurt Iveson brought in special guest Dr. Brad Garrett from the University of Sydney to chat about the paradox that is privately owned public space.</p> <p>Professor Kurt Iveson brought in special guest Dr. Brad Garrett from the University of Sydney to chat about the paradox that is privately owned public space.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538979439718.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1538979439718.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:00:00 +1000 16:26 Down To Earth, privatisation, public space, Alex Pye, Kurt Iveson, Mornings no 16.11.17 - Sexuality In The City FBi Radio The YES votes are in and Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye dissect the stats of the same-sex marriage plebiscite The YES votes are in and Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye dissect the stats of the same-sex marriage plebiscite https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1511417001719.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1511417001719.mp3 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +1100 21:38 Down to earth sexuality in the city yes vote alex pye kurt iveson mornings no 02.11.17 - Sustainable Fashion FBi Radio Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss sustainable fashion with special guest Liza Heinze Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss sustainable fashion with special guest Liza Heinze https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1511416274129.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1511416274129.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +1100 21:46 sustainable fashion down to eart kurt iveson alex pye environment no 19.10.17 - Obesogenic Cities FBi Radio The plan and design of our cities actually has an impact on our diet and our exercise. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss Obesogenic Cities and the relationship between chronic health conditions like obesity and our urban environments. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss Obesogenic Cities and the relationship between chronic health conditions like obesity and our urban environments. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1509336752033.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1509336752033.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +1100 16:47:00 environment obesogenic city planning alex pye kurt iveson down to earth no 21.09.17 - Redeveloping Industrial Areas FBi Radio What’s at stake when industrial and creative lands are rezoned? <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss the potential effects of redevelopment in creative and industrial areas.</p> <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss the potential effects of redevelopment in creative and industrial areas.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1509336236907.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1509336236907.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +1000 15:09:00 environment redevelopment down to earth alex pye no 07.09.17 - CLI-FI FBi Radio Down to Earth <p>The first unofficial Down To Earth book club! We learn all about Cli-Fi&nbsp;or climate fiction. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson gave us his hottest recommendations including the works of Cory Doctorow and a whole bunch more.</p> <p>The first unofficial Down To Earth book club! We learn all about Cli-Fi&nbsp;or climate fiction. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson gave us his hottest recommendations including the works of Cory Doctorow and a whole bunch more.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1505439258152.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1505439258152.mp3 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +1000 17:55 down to earth, climate change, sustainability no 03.08.17 - Universal Basic Income FBi Radio What is Universal Basic Income? Kurt and special guest Troy Henderson (PhD Student at Sydney Uni) gave Alex a run down of this system. What is Universal Basic Income? Kurt and special guest Troy Henderson (PhD Student at Sydney Uni) gave Alex a run down of this system. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1501832111308.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1501832111308.mp3 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +1000 18:24:00 environment down to earth alex pye mornings kurt iveson universal basic income no 20.07.17 - Housing Affordability FBi Radio Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye chat about how the need for housing affects our cities. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye chat about how the need for housing affects our cities. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye chat about how the need for housing affects our cities. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1500544710760.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1500544710760.mp3 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +1000 0:18:03 environment, down to earth, housing affordability, sydney property market no 29.06.17 - Bus Privatisation FBi Radio <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye talked all about bus privatisation and how it might impact us and they way we travel using public transport in Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye talked all about bus privatisation and how it might impact us and they way we travel using public transport in Sydney.&nbsp;</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1498808145934.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1498808145934.mp3 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:41:00 +1000 00:14:14 environment down to earth alex pye mornings kurt iveson bus privatisation no 15.06.17 - Solar Powered Beer FBi Radio Down to Earth <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye are joined by April Crawford-Smith from community energy provider Pingala. Pingala are providing the Newtown community with access to solar energy and have also teamed up with local&nbsp;beer makers Young Henry's.</p> <p>Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye are joined by April Crawford-Smith from community energy provider Pingala. Pingala are providing the Newtown community with access to solar energy and have also teamed up with local&nbsp;beer makers Young Henry's.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1497494413742.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1497494413742.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +1000 00:16:49 solar, beer, young henrys, pingala, sustainability no 01.06.17 - DIY Compost and Worm farming FBi Radio Down to Earth <p>Alex Pye and Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talk about making your own top soil from food scraps and farming worms, even in the smallest of spaces.</p> <p>Alex Pye and Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talk about making your own top soil from food scraps and farming worms, even in the smallest of spaces.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1496820654785.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1496820654785.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:26:00 +1000 0:15:30 compost, sustainability, worm farms, no 06.04.17 - Cyclone Debbie and Market Gardens in the City FBi Radio Kurt joins Alex to chat about the flow on effects from Cyclone Debbie and how real estate pressures are threatening market gardens. <p>Kurt joins Alex to chat about the flow on effects from Cyclone Debbie and how real estate pressures are threatening market gardens.</p> <p>Kurt joins Alex to chat about the flow on effects from Cyclone Debbie and how real estate pressures are threatening market gardens.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1491805241806.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1491805241806.mp3 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +1000 00:13:14 Cyclone Debbie, Market Gardens, Sydney Real Estate no 16.03.17 - Kids in the City FBi Radio How do changes to our cities change how our kids grow up? <p>How do changes to our cities change how our kids grow up? Less vacant lots, more traffic - Kurt joins Alex this morning to chat about how changing cities affect children.</p> <p>How do changes to our cities change how our kids grow up? Less vacant lots, more traffic - Kurt joins Alex this morning to chat about how changing cities affect children.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1489989589442.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1489989589442.mp3 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:00:00 +1100 0:15:11 Kurt Iveson, Sydney, Community Radio, Urbanism, Growing Up no 16.02.17 - Commercialising Green Space & Fencing Off Schools FBi Radio Commercialising green space: In Sydney's growing urban environment, why are we decreasing the access to the few public spaces that remain? Commercialising green space: In Sydney's growing urban environment, why are we decreasing the access to the few public spaces that remain? Join Kurt and Alex to chat about the planned burger festival in Newtown, and how this has reignited a familiar Sydney debate. Plus: Should members of the community be able to use school grounds for their own recreation when school's out? Commercialising green space: In Sydney's growing urban environment, why are we decreasing the access to the few public spaces that remain? Join Kurt and Alex to chat about the planned burger festival in Newtown, and how this has reignited a familiar Sydney debate. Plus: Should members of the community be able to use school grounds for their own recreation when school's out? https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1487651527363.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1487651527363.mp3 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +1100 0:13:31 green space, sydney, urbanism, design, fbi radio, sydney, community radio no 02.02.17 - Solar Energy for Renters, Green Power, and Community Energy FBi Radio Kurt and Alex are back for the new year! Kurt and Alex are back for the new year! This week, we chat about the social side of power, the pros and cons of green power, and how to choose and use renewable power in rental and share households. Kurt and Alex are back for the new year! This week, we chat about the social side of power, the pros and cons of green power, and how to choose and use renewable power in rental and share households. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1486724935784.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1486724935784.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +1100 0:12:12 power, renewable energy, Kurt Iveson, Sydney Uni, adelaide blackouts no 01.12.16 - Food Waste FBi Radio 1.3 billion tonnes of food gets wasted every year, with 360kg thrown out per person each year in Australia. Kurt joins us to talk about what we can do with this excess. 1.3 billion tonnes of food gets wasted every year, with 360kg thrown out per person each year in Australia. Kurt joins us to talk about what we can do with this excess. 1.3 billion tonnes of food gets wasted every year, with 360kg thrown out per person each year in Australia. Kurt joins us to talk about what we can do with this excess. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1480635439154.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1480635439154.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +1100 0:14:23 food waste, dumpster diving, sydney, community, radio, no 17.11.16 - Food in the City FBi Radio <p>Not only do places to eat food form massive parts of our cities, but so do places to produce this food. This week Kurt and Alex explore how food is produced in the City of Sydney, and what else can be done to improve the sustainable production and consumption of food in our cities. Are we out-developing ourselves? Can we find new ways to produce our own food while living in a city?</p> <p>Not only do places to eat food form massive parts of our cities, but so do places to produce this food. This week Kurt and Alex explore how food is produced in the City of Sydney, and what else can be done to improve the sustainable production and consumption of food in our cities. Are we out-developing ourselves? Can we find new ways to produce our own food while living in a city?</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1479372164116.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1479372164116.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +1100 0:13:10 food, sustainability, food production, city of sydney no 03.11.16 - Public Transport FBi Radio How does the experience of public transport affect the way people use it? As much as we may improve the technologies behind public transport, is the same amount of effort being put into the experience for the daily user? How does the experience of public transport affect the way people use it? As much as we may improve the technologies behind public transport, is the same amount of effort being put into the experience for the daily user? Kurt joins us to talk about the emotional bonds we form with the people who we sit down next to every day on public transport. How does the experience of public transport affect the way people use it? As much as we may improve the technologies behind public transport, is the same amount of effort being put into the experience for the daily user? Kurt joins us to talk about the emotional bonds we form with the people who we sit down next to every day on public transport. https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478580752952.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478580752952.mp3 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +1100 0:17:19 Public Transport, Sydney, Busking no 20.10.16 - Self Driving Cars and Machine Space FBi Radio How do cars affect the design of our cities? How will this change with the dawn of the self driving car? <p>How do cars affect the design of our cities? How will this change with the dawn of the self driving car? Kurt and Alex look at the geographic and ethical effects of the self driving car, and the social responsibilities of their manufacturers. What's future of public transport in the face of self driving technology, and how can police pull over a driverless car? It's all in this episode of Down to Earth.</p> <p>How do cars affect the design of our cities? How will this change with the dawn of the self driving car? Kurt and Alex look at the geographic and ethical effects of the self driving car, and the social responsibilities of their manufacturers. What's future of public transport in the face of self driving technology, and how can police pull over a driverless car? It's all in this episode of Down to Earth.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478235920693.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478235920693.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +1100 0:16:47 Self Driving, Self Drive, Google, Apple, Uber, Sydney, Community, Short, Snippet no 15.09.16 - Green Bans and Urban Activism FBi Radio Kurt goes through the history of Sydney's green bans and what they mean for the proposed redevelopment of the Sirius Building in The Rocks. <p>Kurt goes through the history of Sydney's green bans and what they mean for the proposed redevelopment of the Sirius Building in The Rocks.</p> <p>Kurt goes through the history of Sydney's green bans and what they mean for the proposed redevelopment of the Sirius Building in The Rocks.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478235488405.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478235488405.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +1000 0:11:07 Sirius, Green Bans, Sydney, Urbanism, University of Sydney no 01.09.16 - Smart Phone Recycling FBi Radio Do you know what goes into your smart phone? What about when you throw it away? <p>Do you know what goes into your smart phone? What about when you throw it away? Kurt and Alex go through the hidden processes and human side of your mobile phone, as well as the initiatives like Mobile Muster that work to recycle and reuse previously-loved devices.</p> <p>Do you know what goes into your smart phone? What about when you throw it away? Kurt and Alex go through the hidden processes and human side of your mobile phone, as well as the initiatives like Mobile Muster that work to recycle and reuse previously-loved devices.</p> https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478238035931.mp3 https://d27rxetjl76nhc.cloudfront.net/podcasts/153/audio/1478238035931.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +1000 0:15:58 Smart Phone, Apple, Google, Tech News, Phone Disposal, Sydney, Community Radio, Geography no