Earth Day Party
Earth Day Party
In celebration of Earth Month, Virgin Radio is handing over the airwaves to climate activists and advocates for an Earth Day Party! The theme for this party? Protect our planet. Hear from experts as they bring attention to what’s driving the climate crisis and share their advice on what we can all do to build a greener future. Prepare to feel empowered to engage in climate action in your own commu…Social links:
That's a Wrap 2025: It's Time to Get to Work!
That’s a wrap on the Earth Day Party podcast for 2025! In this episode, hosts Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, recap some of their big takeaways from the 12 episodes, plus they share what they’re going to do differently following these conversations. Sarah mentions a focus on community and Shannon…
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Dr. Jane Goodall: Can I Really Make a Difference and Why Do We Need Nature?
What is the most effective climate action we can take as an individual following this episode? Let’s ask Dr. Jane Goodall! Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, is a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, inspiring greater understandin…
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Sustainability in the Digital Age: Is AI doing more Harm than Good for the Planet?
Can AI save the planet or is it causing more damage? This episode of the Earth Day Party podcast introduces us to two experts! Carmi Levy is a leading Technology Analyst, Journalist and Digital Marketer whose insight into technology is reshaping the way we work and live. Carmi’s missions is to iden…
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Science is a Drag: How the art of Drag can increase Climate Change Awareness
How can the art of drag increase climate change awareness? Science is a Drag is the world’s first and longest running fully science-themed drag show. The team elevates science communication through the powerful art of drag. Science is a Drag is by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, empowering scientis…
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WWF-Canada: The Ten-Year Mission to Regenerate Canada
What does restoring one million hectares of habitat mean for Canadian Wildlife? WWF-Canada is the country’s largest international conservation organization. For more than half a century, they have been instrumental in protecting and restoring nature, as well as educating the public on the dangers o…
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Music Declares Emergency Canada: How are musicians addressing the climate crisis?
What can our favourite musician do about the climate crisis? Music Declares Emergency brings together artists, music industry professionals and music fans to call for an immediate government response to the climate emergency. You may recognize their slogan, No Music On A Dead Planet. The group beli…
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Protect Our Winters Canada: Why is it Raining in January and do we really need snow?
Do we actually need snow? If you live in an area of the globe that welcomes a snowy winter, but dislike snow, it’s a question that’s likely crossed your mind! Protect Our Winters Canada is a passionate community of enthusiasts, professional athletes and industry brands who bring the outdoor communi…
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Fashion Takes Action: Learning to Spot Greenwashing and the Ultra-Fast Fashion
Imagine a world that sees 10,000 new styles daily. We’re in it. Fashion Takes Action is Canada’s premiere non-profit that is dedicated to transforming the fashion system for people and planet. Their missions is to remove barriers to sustainability and engage the fashion ecosystem to drive collabora…
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Food Waste: Combatting Grocery Costs and the Climate Crisis
What if there was a way to reduce your grocery bill while helping the planet? The National Zero Waste Council brings together organizations to advance waste and prevention and the circular economy in Canada. Their focus areas are circular economy, built environment, plastic, product design and pack…
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Repair Cafes: Saving Money and the Earth!
What if there was a trick for saving money and helping the planet? Repair Cafes are a solution to over-consumption and a form of resistance by relearning the skill of repair. Saba Saneinejad leads the Repair Café in Guelph, Ontario and joins Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, …
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