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Alex Smith

Host of syndicated weekly Radio Ecoshock Show - the cutting edge with top scientists, authors and activists. Eighth year on the air as of 2014. Previously a researcher for global environment group, print journalist, homesteader, world-traveler, and private investigator.

The Community Resilience Reader: Radio Ecoshock interview

By Alex Smith, Daniel Lerch, Radio Ecoshock

“Resilience” is a key word for a spectrum starting with collapseniks all the way to big city Mayors and regional planners. But what is it? Has anybody thought this through? Enter The Community Resilience Reader from the Post Carbon Institute. It’s billed as “Essential Resources for an Era of Upheaval”. We’ve certainly got the upheaval.

    • October 20, 2017

    For Better or For Worse

    By Alex Smith, Richard Heinberg, Radio Ecoshock

    You want a nice green world full of solar panels and wind machines? So do I, but as we are about to find out, that isn’t going to be easy, if it’s possible at all.

    • July 6, 2016
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    Is Our Future Possible?

    By Alex Smith, Radio Ecoshock

    SUMMARY: "Reality 101" with Nate Hagens, our minds, our world, the fossil trap. Scientists Alexander "Sandy" MacDonald of NOAA and Chris Clack of CIRES: yes we can power America with solar and wind power.

    • February 12, 2016

    Untold Climate Truth with Kevin Anderson

    By Alex Smith, Kevin Anderson, Radio Ecoshock

    During the Paris climate talks, one leading scientist says the fundamentals of the whole process is "wildly optimistic". It starts with climate models that assume too much, spills into unreal scientific advice, and ends with rosy media reports saying we can keep on growing without wrecking the climate.

    • December 3, 2015

    Permaculture, Climate & Survival

    By Alex Smith, Albert Bates, Radio Ecoshock

    From 15th Annual International Permaculture Convergence in London, September 9th, 2015: "Cool Talk" by Albert Bates from The Farm in Tennessee.

    • October 23, 2015

    Are We Already In Abrupt Climate Change?

    By Alex Smith, Radio Ecoshock

    In this week's Radio Ecoshock, we cover global climate news, from the Syrian refugees to signs of an abrupt climate shift, with scientist Paul Beckwith.

    • September 11, 2015
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