All Episodes
Nov. 22, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 9
The day before polling day, here's a final update from Act on Climate, and interviews with voters and candidates on the importance of this election in the context of climate change.
Nov. 21, 2018
Beth Hill — "Finding Resilience in Vulnerability"
This chat with Beth goes into a whole new realm of intersecting topics with climate change, the myriad ways we experience and feel it, as humans. Beth is a member of Psychology for a Safe Climate, and we learn about what that group is and how it helps the climate change community. We learn about Beth's work doing an anthropological study in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, about a community recovering from a devastating bushfire.
Nov. 18, 2018
Plastic-Free Victoria Alliance November meeting
Recorded excerpts from the Plastic-Free Victoria Alliance, November meeting, held at the Port Phillip Eco Centre.
Nov. 17, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 8
This week we get a lot more of the collective members voices in the show, as we all pitch in to discuss how the Head in the Sand action went. As this episode goes up, AoC is about to embark on a week full of actions across Victoria, and you can get involved! Check out the links to get in touch and stay in the loop.
Nov. 14, 2018
Leigh Baker - "Hacking Human Systems for Climate Progress"
Leigh Baker is a very experienced veteran of the manufacturing industry, and brings this grounded, realistic thinking to sustainability. She's a brilliant guest, a quick-wit, and out-of-the-box thinker, and her first episode with us was a listener favourite. Now, Leigh is back to talk to us about human systems, the way we make decisions as human beings, and how we can effectively influence people towards sustainability, and away from the climate crisis.
Nov. 10, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 7
Banter plus a 360 degree mic makes this a lively episode. Leigh gives a great overview not just of where we're at with the election, but of the history and wins of Act on Climate. Great on-ramp for new listeners.
Nov. 7, 2018
Tim Lo Surdo — "Campaigners are people that believe in a better world"
Tim has done a lot in 24 years. He's been part of AYCC, ultimately leading one of their groups. He's worked on Senate campaigns across Australia. Jhatkaa, the Getup of India, brought him over to work in Bangalore. Now he's in Melbourne, and doing big things.
Nov. 3, 2018
Kate Wattchow from Act On Climate — Episode 6 of the AOC Miniseries
We're over halfway through this State Election miniseries with Act on Climate, and we're bringing you something different. Due to a change in schedule last week, the normal AoC meeting wasn't recorded, so instead we bring you an extended interview with Kate Wattchow, long-time activist and campaigner with Friends of the Earth Melbourne, both at Yes 2 Renewables and Act on Climate.
Oct. 31, 2018
Brett Hedger — Part Two: " With Eyes Open"
This week is part two of a two-part interview with Brett Hedger, aka Zero Waste man. Find part one [here]( www.climactic.fm/28 ). Brett is a normal enough guy by day, a Sustainability Officer at council, but on special occasions Zero Waste Man comes out to drop reality bombs, and show a way forward.
Oct. 27, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 5
With a few new people joining the campaign, Leigh takes the chance to give an overview of the goals of the campaign. Great short listen this week.
Oct. 24, 2018
Brett Hedger — Part One: "Zero Impact Man"
This week is the first of a two-part interview with Brett Hedger, aka Zero Waste man. Brett is a normal enough guy by day, a Sustainability Officer at council, but on special occasions Zero Waste Man comes out to drop reality bombs, and show a way forward.
Oct. 20, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 4
After an absolutely full-on week for the Act On Climate team, we kick back and talk about the week's events in a more laid-back style. Halfway through the series, and the election run-up, and the nature of the campaign is starting to change. We wrap up the big events and actions AoC had planned, and executed, and note that the action now pivots to a more nimble, reactive role. Stay tuned for a lot of updates, but now, they'll be surprises!
Oct. 17, 2018
Damien Cole — Part Two: "Passion in Politics"
Part 2 of Maxine's interview with Damien Cole. Part 1 is here .
Oct. 13, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 3
This week it was unseasonably hot in the Friends of the Earth building in Collingwood, so this episode comes to you from the mezzanine above the cafe. You'll hear the hustle and bustle of trams and traffic from Smith Street just outside, and hear a great update from Leigh on the campaign, a double pass giveaway to the Environmental Film Festival from Mark, and an explainer on just transition for LaTrobe Valley from Kate.
Oct. 10, 2018
Damien Cole — Part One: "Common Sense Campaigning"
Climactic is happy to welcome aboard Maxine Bazeley for her inaugural interview. Max will be bringing us stories from the Surf Coast of Victoria, the Greater Geelong region, about how the area is confronting massive changes in the face of the climate crisis.
Oct. 6, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 2
This week hear from Kate Wattchow, Act on Climate member, outlining their goals for the election, and why it's so important to her. And get an update from Leigh on what the group has been up to this week.
Oct. 3, 2018
Heidi Taylor — "Tangaroa Blue, marine debris forensics, and becoming a beach litter detective"
Credits: Caleb Fidecaro — Producer Rich Bowden — Co-Founder Mark Spencer — Co-Founder Abigail Hawkins — Designer Greg Grassi — Composer
Sept. 29, 2018
Miniseries - Victorian Election 2018 Episode 1
Climactic goes behind the scenes with Act on Climate, Friends of the Earth's premiere political action group, as they gear up to fight a pivotal state election. This one's for you if you've ever wondered what political/climate activism is really like. And, spoiler alert, they're a bunch of relatable, earnest, caring people.