The emerging field of geoengineering focuses on the problem of sequestering CO2 that’s already out there in the atmosphere. One possible solution is the creation of something called “biochar,” which proponents claim can not only capture carbon, but improve soil quality and fertility as well. Tyler Irving speaks with University of Toronto researchers Nathan Basiliko and Sandy Smith about their work in this area.

2010 is the UN International Year of Biodiversity and the COP 10 Conference of Partners to the 1992 Convention on Biodiversity is wrapping up in Nagoya Japan. Peter Stock tracked down activist and conference attendee Jessica Dempsey to get her first hand view of what has — and what hasn’t — transpired in Nagoya.

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Antioch University professor Kate Davies speaks with Peter Stock about her article in Alternatives Journal: “Sustainable Minds The next step in human evolution must take environmental learning from schools to the realities of society.”

The Ontario Environment Industry Association works on behalf of eco-industry to help spread sustainable business. Executive Director Alex Gill joins Daryn Caister on a green roof in Toronto to find out what they want to accomplish for green business in Ontario.

Green Heroes are people who have acted on their idea to save the planet, whatever it might be. Now, Green Heroes across Canada are being highlighted through a new trans-media project that includes webisodes, TV programs, short films and more. Tyler Irving speaks with Joan Prowse, one of the producers of Green Heroes.

How political or religious you are may affect what you believe about climate change. But could gender matter? A recent study finds women are more knowledgeable and more concerned about climate change than men. Women are also more likely to underestimate what they know. Chris Hannay speaks with the author of the study, Aaron McCright, a professor of environmental sociology at Michigan State University.

John Bennett, Executive Director of Sierra Club Canada helps explain the new federal Oil Sands advisory panel. Sierra Club Canada hailed the announcement of the new panel and the members chosen to sit on it as a good sign that the federal government is finally taking credence to some the independent claims that there have been widespread environmental and health impacts from tar sands development. Mr. Bennett explains Sierra Club’s position on the announcement of the panel and on the future of the Tar Sands.

Tyler Irving interviews Marie-Helen Labrie from a Canadian company named Enerkem. Enerkem specializes in recapturing energy and resources from waste, and Tyler finds out about their current operations, as well as an exciting new process they are using to turn municipal plastic waste into an environmentally friendly alternative fuel.