Dear To Dr. David T. Suzuki

Dr. David T. Suzuki Download Dr. David Suzuki's full CVhere(32Kb PDF) Science Matters archives Take a look at some of the manybooks Dr. Suzuki has written. Biotechnology: A geneticist's personal perspective (PDF) Dr. Suzuki's Appearances Where in the world is Dr. David Suzuki? Find out now by clicking on his calender of public appearances. Brief Biography David T. Suzuki PhD, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. David has received consistently high acclaim for his 30 years of award-winning work in broadcasting, explaining the complexities of science in a compelling, easily understood way. He is well known to millions as the host of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's popular science television series,The Nature of Things. His eight part series,A Planet for the Takingwon an award from the United Nations. His eight-part PBS seriesThe Secret of Lifewas praised internationally, as was his five-part seriesThe Brainfor the Discovery Channel. For CBC Radio he founded the long running radio series,Quirks and Quarksand has presented two influential documentary series on the environment,From Naked Ape to SuperspeciesandIt's a Matter of Survival. An internationally respected geneticist, David was a full Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver from 1969 until his retirement in 2001. He is professor emeritus with UBC's Sustainable Development Research Institute. From 1969 to 1972 he was the recipient of the prestigious E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship Award for the "Outstanding Canadian Research Scientist Under the Age of 35". He has received numerous awards including the Roger Tory Peterson Award from Harvard University. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada, and a member of the Order of British Columbia. He has received 20 honorary doctorates - 13 from Canada, four from the United States and three from Australia. First Nations people have honoured him with six names, formal adoption by two tribes, and made him an honorary member of the Dehcho First Nations. David was born in Vancouver, BC in 1936. During World War II, at the age of six, he was interned with his family in a camp in BC. After the war, he went to high school in London, Ontario. He graduated with Honours from Amherst College in 1958 and went on to earn his PhD in Zoology from the University of Chicago in 1961. The author of 43 books, David Suzuki is recognized as a world leader in sustainable ecology. He lives with his wife, Dr. Tara Cullis, and two daughters in Vancouver. For a more complete list of David's professional accomplishments and awards, please refer to his full CVhere(31.5Kb PDF). To read some of Dr. Suzuki's latest writings, please visit theScience Matters archives. Each week inScience Matters,Dr. Suzuki examines how changes in science and technology affect our lives and the world around us. You can also take a look at hisbook listwith Greystone books. Publishers Douglas & McIntyre- David Suzuki's Canadian Publisher (English) Éditions du Boréal- David Suzuki's Quebec Publisher (French) Allen & Unwin- David Suzuki's Australian Publisher Links Suzuki Speaksby Avanti Pictures This one hour special presentation captures the passion, vision & inspiration of world renowned scientist and environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki as he speaks about the human animal and our place in the universe. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation- Read the latest news, listen to streaming audio or watch video clips at CBC.ca. This is also where you can find more information aboutThe Nature of Things. The Sacred Balance- A four hour TV Series exploring humanity's place in nature, hosted by David Suzuki.

April 28, 2008 Food shocks, biofuels and green solutions Food prices are soaring. Your bill at the grocery store in Canada has gone up and people in many other countries where up to half of incomes are spent on food are even worse off. The reasons are diverse, ranging from hikes in crude oil and labor costs, poor harvests and regulatory policies in various countries (North Queensland Register). The biofuels industry is a factor, even if its significance is overstated. As corn gets diverted to fuel production, there is less for people to eat. Less supply along with increased demand means higher prices at the grocery store. But aren't biofuels the eco-friendly panacea that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and help lower the threat of global warming? Actually,biofuels are not necessarily all that green. They may certainly play an important role in a sustainable, eco-friendly economy. Photo byohad*via a Creative Commonslicense Technologies like using cellulosic ethanol made from woody debris are a cause for optimism in the long term. But new laws to improve the efficiency of our homes, transportation and industry, along with protection and conservation of existing forests, grasslands and savannas really have the most potential for reinforcing sustainability. Jonathon Narvey is the Principal Consultant at WRITEIMAGE. He blogs about politics and life in Vancouver atCurrents. Posted by elijah v at April 28, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 22, 2008 Why bother? That's a question that can plague even the most committed people. If you're swapping CFL bulbs for incandescents and shrinking your carbon footprint and composting and recycling, but your neighbors aren't doing any of that, you might think your efforts are for naught. Michael Pollantakes on that questionin the front-of-the-book section of this week'sGreen Issue of The New York Times Magazine. There are a lot of intriguing ideas -- current and historical -- in Pollan's essay, as well as an idea that can help and has helped in the past. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 22, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(3)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 22, 2008 We could be more Swedish Sweden is one of the greenest countries on the planet. The strategies, processes, policies and approaches they've developed are all inspiring, working examples that other countries could follow. NBC's Anne Thompson has the details. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 22, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(1)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 21, 2008 Put ol' smoggy to sleep Here's a surprising fact: a standard gas mower can emit the same amount of common air pollutants in one hour as driving a new car for over 550 kms! The Clean Air Foundation has already retired 16,000 of these dirty beasts, and to encourage you to join this year's campaign they have partnered with Home Depot to offer a $100 rebate to offset the costs of replacing your polluting lawn mower with a push or electric model. Or you can join the lawn-less revolution and replace your imported grass with native plants. Natural species need little or no watering, and you'll never have to mow the lawn again! http://nature.ca/plnt/wycd/actcat_e.cfm#npga Posted by elijah v at April 21, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 21, 2008 An Inconvenient Truth: the sequel! Al Gore has revised his famous presentation for the amazingTED conference. Global warming may be happening faster than Gore thought, but he's more optimistic than ever that amass movementis about emerge. Posted by elijah v at April 21, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 17, 2008 Green sound all around We listen to the radio show Studio 360 every week. Not just because it's eclectic. Not just because it's the work ofKurt Andersen, whose work we've enjoyed since before he co-foundedSPY, and not because one of us contributed to it, but because even when the show covers something we don't think we'll like or be interested in, it proves us wrong, and we are interested. When the show covers something we already know and like --The Great Gatsby,Moby-Dick, Miles Davis'sKind Of Blue-- we learn something or get a fresh perspective. The program's mandate is "covering creativity, pop culture and the arts."And this week it's looking at how environmental smarts and concern manifest themselves in those arenas. And thanks to the Internets and the podcasting, Studio 360 is on your device on your schedule on your terms. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 17, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 17, 2008 A better way to log Cutting down timber for lumber doesn't have to mean clearcutting. One California lumber company has a better way to get wood. The story from NBC's Environmental Correspondent, Anne Thompson. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 17, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(1)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 15, 2008 Silent spring cleaning? The winter clouds have lifted, the sun is shining, and the trees and flowers are in bloom. Spring is in the air. Of course, this means it’s time for the annual operation known as Spring Cleaning. A few plucky neat-freaks have already gotten an early start – but most residents on the rainy West Coast have likely put it off for the moment, setting aside the new and unfamiliar sunny weekends for fun outdoors. Photo fromDelgoff on Flickr There’s no avoiding it, though: the big clean is going to happen. And it doesn't have to be an environmental disaster. Every year, tons of eco-unfriendly antibacterial products, corrosive liquids, and toxic chemicals contaminate our homes and filter into the environment. Cleaning your house should never mean giving yourself headaches, depression, and digestive problems. And there's no reason why marine animals ought to be put in harm's way because you want a shiny bathroom. Bet you didn't know that you could make furniture polish out of olive oil and lemon juice. Or that you can just use baking soda and water to clean your oven. There are plenty of excellent green cleaning products available – and keep in mind that even "natural" cleaning products can be dangerous if used in improper quantities and combinations. Here are somerecipes for making your own greener cleaning productsfrom common household items. Jonathon Narvey is principal consultant atWRITEIMAGE. He blogs about politics and life in Vancouver atCurrents. Posted by elijah v at April 15, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 15, 2008 Hooting for joy David Suzuki's Nature Challenge for Kidsis in Owl magazine this month! And I couldn't be more excited. Like so many Canadian kids, I got my love of nature from two sources: Owlmagazineand David Suzuki'sThe Nature of Things. My grandmother was responsible for that. She gave me a subscription to the magazine every birthday and was dead-set against TV unless it was the latest episode of Dr. Suzuki's long-running series. It's a special thrill to see these two inspirations come together this month, and I know my granny would have been so proud. You can check out theDavid Suzuki's Nature Challenge for Kidsprogram on our website and join the community bysubscribing to our monthly newsletter. Posted by elijah v at April 15, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 15, 2008 No fish today That's the title of a tune by Kid Creole and the Coconuts, the last track on their 1983 record, titled "Tropical Gangsters" in the U.K. and "Wise Guy" everywhere else. It's also the situation for people who catch salmon commercially on the west coast of the United States. No fish today or for the rest of the season. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 15, 2008 PermaLink|Comments(0)|Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 28, 2008 Food shocks, biofuels and green solutions Food prices are soaring. Your bill at the grocery store in Canada has gone up and people in many other countries where up to half of incomes are spent on food are even worse off. The reasons are diverse, ranging from hikes in crude oil and labor costs, poor harvests and regulatory policies in various countries (North Queensland Register). The biofuels industry is a factor, even if its significance is overstated. As corn gets diverted to fuel production, there is less for people to eat. Less supply along with increased demand means higher prices at the grocery store. But aren't biofuels the eco-friendly panacea that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and help lower the threat of global warming? Actually, biofuels are not necessarily all that green. They may certainly play an important role in a sustainable, eco-friendly economy. corn is used for many biofuels Photo by ohad* via a Creative Commons license Technologies like using cellulosic ethanol made from woody debris are a cause for optimism in the long term. But new laws to improve the efficiency of our homes, transportation and industry, along with protection and conservation of existing forests, grasslands and savannas really have the most potential for reinforcing sustainability. Jonathon Narvey is the Principal Consultant at WRITEIMAGE. He blogs about politics and life in Vancouver at Currents. Posted by elijah v at April 28, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 22, 2008 Why bother? That's a question that can plague even the most committed people. If you're swapping CFL bulbs for incandescents and shrinking your carbon footprint and composting and recycling, but your neighbors aren't doing any of that, you might think your efforts are for naught. Michael Pollan takes on that question in the front-of-the-book section of this week's Green Issue of The New York Times Magazine. There are a lot of intriguing ideas -- current and historical -- in Pollan's essay, as well as an idea that can help and has helped in the past. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 22, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(3) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 22, 2008 We could be more Swedish Sweden is one of the greenest countries on the planet. The strategies, processes, policies and approaches they've developed are all inspiring, working examples that other countries could follow. NBC's Anne Thompson has the details. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 22, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(1) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 21, 2008 Put ol' smoggy to sleep Here's a surprising fact: a standard gas mower can emit the same amount of common air pollutants in one hour as driving a new car for over 550 kms! The Clean Air Foundation has already retired 16,000 of these dirty beasts, and to encourage you to join this year's campaign they have partnered with Home Depot to offer a $100 rebate to offset the costs of replacing your polluting lawn mower with a push or electric model. Or you can join the lawn-less revolution and replace your imported grass with native plants. Natural species need little or no watering, and you'll never have to mow the lawn again! http://nature.ca/plnt/wycd/actcat_e.cfm#npga Posted by elijah v at April 21, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 21, 2008 An Inconvenient Truth: the sequel! Al Gore has revised his famous presentation for the amazing TED conference. Global warming may be happening faster than Gore thought, but he's more optimistic than ever that a mass movement is about emerge. Posted by elijah v at April 21, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 17, 2008 Green sound all around We listen to the radio show Studio 360 every week. Not just because it's eclectic. Not just because it's the work of Kurt Andersen, whose work we've enjoyed since before he co-founded SPY, and not because one of us contributed to it, but because even when the show covers something we don't think we'll like or be interested in, it proves us wrong, and we are interested. When the show covers something we already know and like -- The Great Gatsby, Moby-Dick, Miles Davis's Kind Of Blue -- we learn something or get a fresh perspective. The program's mandate is "covering creativity, pop culture and the arts." And this week it's looking at how environmental smarts and concern manifest themselves in those arenas. And thanks to the Internets and the podcasting, Studio 360 is on your device on your schedule on your terms. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 17, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 17, 2008 A better way to log Cutting down timber for lumber doesn't have to mean clearcutting. One California lumber company has a better way to get wood. The story from NBC's Environmental Correspondent, Anne Thompson. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 17, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(1) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 15, 2008 Silent spring cleaning? The winter clouds have lifted, the sun is shining, and the trees and flowers are in bloom. Spring is in the air. Of course, this means it’s time for the annual operation known as Spring Cleaning. A few plucky neat-freaks have already gotten an early start – but most residents on the rainy West Coast have likely put it off for the moment, setting aside the new and unfamiliar sunny weekends for fun outdoors. spring cleaning image Photo from Delgoff on Flickr There’s no avoiding it, though: the big clean is going to happen. And it doesn't have to be an environmental disaster. Every year, tons of eco-unfriendly antibacterial products, corrosive liquids, and toxic chemicals contaminate our homes and filter into the environment. Cleaning your house should never mean giving yourself headaches, depression, and digestive problems. And there's no reason why marine animals ought to be put in harm's way because you want a shiny bathroom. Bet you didn't know that you could make furniture polish out of olive oil and lemon juice. Or that you can just use baking soda and water to clean your oven. There are plenty of excellent green cleaning products available – and keep in mind that even "natural" cleaning products can be dangerous if used in improper quantities and combinations. Here are some recipes for making your own greener cleaning products from common household items. Jonathon Narvey is principal consultant at WRITEIMAGE. He blogs about politics and life in Vancouver at Currents. Posted by elijah v at April 15, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 15, 2008 Hooting for joy David Suzuki's Nature Challenge for Kids is in Owl magazine this month! And I couldn't be more excited. Like so many Canadian kids, I got my love of nature from two sources: Owl magazine and David Suzuki's The Nature of Things. My grandmother was responsible for that. She gave me a subscription to the magazine every birthday and was dead-set against TV unless it was the latest episode of Dr. Suzuki's long-running series. It's a special thrill to see these two inspirations come together this month, and I know my granny would have been so proud. You can check out the David Suzuki's Nature Challenge for Kids program on our website and join the community by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Owl magazine scan Posted by elijah v at April 15, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: April 15, 2008 No fish today That's the title of a tune by Kid Creole and the Coconuts, the last track on their 1983 record, titled "Tropical Gangsters" in the U.K. and "Wise Guy" everywhere else. It's also the situation for people who catch salmon commercially on the west coast of the United States. No fish today or for the rest of the season. Posted by Justin Smallbridge at April 15, 2008 PermaLink | Comments(0) | Trackbacks(0) Filed Under: