Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marie Research Foundation tell us about the perils of plastic on land and in the sea. Marcus and Anna talk about some of their many adventures; JUNKride; a 2,000 mile bike ride from Vancouver, B.C. to Tijuana, Mexico, the voyage of the JUNKraft; a boat made of plastic bottles, and their trip to the North Pacific Gyre, where they investigated plastic in the ocean.

Juan Rojas of the Institute of Mesoamerican Permaculture and the Permaculture Institute of El Savador speaks about his work in the Campesino a Campesino (Farmer to Farmer) movement and the impact that Permaculture is having in Central America. http://perma.nillian.com.uk/
www.permacultura.org

Former trainer of television's Flipper, Ric O'Barry has spent the last 37 years working to stop the capture and and confinement of dolphins. O'Barry is the subject of the new documentary, The Cove. Winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, the film exposes the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan and the cruelty of the captive dolphin trade.

Award winning international permaculture pioneer, teacher, designer, and educator Robyn Francis speaks about sustainable aid and permaculture for the 2/3 World. Robyn is the creator of Djanbung Gardens, Australia'a leading permaculture center. Interview by Jill Cloutier of Sustainable World Radio and Wesley Rowe and Margie Bushman of the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network. 

Vermicomposting expert Kali Cowgill speaks with Jill Cloutier about how to compost food scraps using red wiggler worms. Jill Cloutier, with co-host Suzanne Cloutier, interviews a Lumbrucus terrestris earthworm.

Dr. Mike Gonella, chair of the Environmental Horticulture (EH) Department at Santa Barbara City College, speaks with Jill Cloutier about sustainable landscaping, careers in horticulture, and the EH program at City College.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in an ecovillage or intentional community? In this interview, Diana Leafe Christian, author of the book Creating a Life Together- Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities, talks about the joys and challenges of living in community. Diana Leafe Christian was editor of Communities Magazine for 14 years and is now publisher and editor of Ecovillages, a free bimonthly online newsletter. Diana spoke with Jill Cloutier, in August, 2005.  www.dianaleafechristian.org

Warren Brush, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Quail Springs Learning Oasis and Permaculture Farm, speaks with Jill Cloutier about his experiences working with children and nature, the importance of mentoring, and how he started the Wilderness Youth Project in Santa Barbara, California.

Located on one of the oldest organic farms in California, The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, is an internationally respected model for urban food production, agricultural preservation, and community supported agriculture. Education Director, Tiffany Cooper Carpenter, speaks with Jill Cloutier about the importance of urban agriculture, the programs at Fairview, and how a 12 and a half acre farm survives and thrives in the middle of an urban landscape.

Interview with Mugove Walter Nyika, coordinator of the 9th International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC9).  The IPC9 will be held in Africa in November of 2009. Nyika discusses the history of Permaculture in Africa, what participants can expect to find at the Conference, why the "Green Revolution" isn't really green, and the role that Permaculture plays in Africa's move toward sustainability.

Gourmet chef, organic gardener, and sustainable foods expert Kim Redman, speaks with Jill Cloutier about the joy of local, seasonal, and organic foods. Redman is the chef and proprietress of Ambrosia Gourmet Catering in Santa Barbara, California. Redman was interviewed in December 2006. www.ambroisiagourmetcatering.com

John Seed is the founder and director of the Rainforest Information Centre in Australia. Seed is an environmental activist, rainforest advocate, bard, and filmmaker. Seed co-wrote the book, Thinking Like A Mountain.

Join Jill Cloutier of Sustainable World on a tour of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network's Songbird Facility. Learn what to do if you find a baby bird or injured animal.

Owen Dell is an internationally recognized expert in sustainable landscaping, and co-writer and co-host of the television series Garden Wise Guys. Dell is author of the new book, Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies.

Michael Brune is executive director of the Rainforest Action Network and author of the new book, "Coming Clean, Breaking America's Addiction to Oil and Gas."

Larry Saltzman, permaculturist and food forester, takes us on a tour of his backyard suburban oasis.

Woody Tasch, author of the book Slow Money speaks to Jill Cloutier (Sustainable World Radio) and Wes Rowe (Santa Barbara Permaculture Network) about nurture capitalism, the soil of the economy, and ideas for creating a financial system that serves people, place, and nature as much as it does industry.

Brenton Kelly, an expert in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), talks with Jill Cloutier of Sustainable World about alternatives to pesticides and least toxic pest control methods. Brenton, a gardener with decades of experience, is the former owner of Island Seed and Feed in Goleta, CA.

Betty Seaman, also known as Cob Betty, is a natural builder and permaculturalist who teaches courses in natural building and natural living support systems: food gardening, water catchment, composting toilets, grey water systems, and homesteading skills. Betty lives with her family at Spirit Pine Sanctuary in Central California.
Eva Miller is a natural builder, gardener, and craftswoman who enjoys connecting people, nature, and place. Eva co-founded the Village Building Convergence in Portland, Oregon and currently teaches sustainable living skills at Spirit Pine Sanctuary in Central California.
Interview on Sustainable World Radio by Jill Cloutier.

Part 2 of an interview with Reverend Billy and Reverend Sidney Lanier of the Church of Stop Shopping. Interview by Ted Coe and Jill Cloutier. www.revbilly.com

This is an audio tour of a Seed Swap at Fairview Gardens in Goleta, California. The swap was the culmination of a workshop that Heather Flores, author of the book, Food not Lawns, did through SBCC Adult Ed. www.fairviewgardens.org

In September of 2008, KCSB programmer, Ted Coe, and I met with Reverend Billy and Reverend Sidney Lanier to discuss the collapse of the wall between church and theatre, how the Church of Stop Shopping was born, what it’s like to be arrested while handcuffed to a human-sized Mickey Mouse doll, and whether or not the “Shopacalypse” is upon us. www.revbilly.com

Devin Slavin of Abundance In Balance Design is a Permaculture Designer who has worked with the Regenerative Design Institute for years doing permaculture projects and education. Devin is the founder of the Grow Food Party Crew (GFPC) model, which is spreading throughout the United States. The GFPC is  a fun and creative way to build community and gardens. www. AbundanceInBalance.com


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Crossing the Line with Geoff Lawton and Nadia Abu Yahia Lawton

Geoff Lawton is an internationally renowned permaculture educator, consultant and practitioner. Since 1985, Geoff has designed and implemented permaculture projects in 30 countries for private individuals and groups, communities, governments, aid organizations, and multinational corporations. Geoff has produced, and continues to produce, more Permaculture teachers than any other graduate of the Permaculture Design Course.

Nadia Abu Yahia Lawton was born and raised in the Jordan Valley, in one of the lowest and driest places on earth. Nadia first learned traditional ways of land use from her father, a farmer and herbal healer. She completed her PDC with Geoff Lawton in Jordan and went on to complete a Permaculture Diploma in Education and Site Design. Nadia regularly travels with Geoff for aid project and permaculture consulting work and assists in teaching permaculture design courses. www.permaculture.org.au

Safe Cosmetics with Stacy Malkan, Communications Director of The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, and author of the new book, Not Just a Pretty Face- The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry. Not Just a Pretty Face delves deeply into the dark side of the beauty industry, and looks to hopeful solutions for a healthier future. This “scathing investigation peels away less-than-lovely layers to expose an industry in dire need of an extreme makeover.” Lead in lipstick? 1,4 dioxane in baby soap? Coal tar in shampoo?  Tune in to hear about how the $35 billion cosmetics industry is so powerful that they've kept themselves unregulated for decades and what consumers can do to protect themselves. www.notjustaprettyface.org

Graham Burnett, permaculture practitioner, designer and teacher, holds the Diploma in Permaculture Design. Graham Burnett has been organizing and teaching permaculture introductory and full design courses since 1998. He also teaches specialist courses on vegan-organic gardening and compost toilet building. Graham has experience in many aspects of sustainability and 'earthright' solutions, particularly in urban situations. He has over 20 years experience in working with adults with learning disabilities, including in horticultural settings, and has designed a number of therapeutic and productive landscapes using permaculture and forest gardening principles. Currently Graham works as part of the Naturewise team, running a variety of courses and events around North London. www.spiralseed.co.uk

Claude Genest is the Deputy Leader of the Canadian Green Party and the founder of the Green Mountain Permaculture Institute, where he teaches earth repair and ecological design. Claude is also the creator, producer and host of "Regeneration - The Art of Sustainable Living,” an Emmy award nominated television show that airs on PBS. Claude is the former host of Travel, Travel, and star of Sirens, both popular television series. www.claudegenest.com

Stephen Harrod Buhner is an Earth poet and the award-winning author of
12 works of nonfiction and one book of poetry, among them the multiple award-winning Lost Language of Plants, Sacred Plant Medicine and The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of Nature. www.gaianstudies.org

Ali Shariff Bioneers Conference 07

Darren J Doherty The Principal of Australia Felix Permaculture since 1983
Interview was recorded in 07.  By Jill Cloutier.

Satish Kumar - Born in India currently the editor of Resugence.  From our correspondent in India, Karly Burch. 07

June 28- Christopher Nyerges- Since 1974, Christopher Nyerges has taken over 30,000 children and adults on Wild Food and Survival Skills Outings, field trips and outdoor programs. Christopher is the author of seven books, including Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants, Urban Wilderness, Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City, and How to Survive Anywhere.   Christopher is the editor of Wilderness Way magazine. For two years, he appeared on Fox TV’s "X Show," demonstrating survival skills on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

Former dolphin trainer, Ric O’Barry, speaks with Jill Cloutier about his ten years in the captive dolphin industry and his transformation from dolphin trainer to dolphin advocate. O’Barry, former trainer of Flipper, (television’s favorite dolphin), now spends his life fighting to set dolphins free.

May 23- Healthy School Lunches- with Chef Kate Adamick of the s’Cool Food Initiative.
S’COOL FOOD hopes to create sustainable “cook from scratch” school food service systems. We’ll be speaking with Kate Adamick, the Principal of Food Systems Solutions LLC, and consultant to the Orfalea Fund’s s’Cool Food Initiative. Adamick successfully led a multi-tiered, multi-agency effort to improve the eating habits, health and academic performance of New York City’s 1.1 million public schoolchildren by incorporating more locally grown fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes into the school lunch program. Tune in to learn more about the link between our food system and the health of the planet and our kids.

Mukesh Ray is a scholar with a Masters in Social work from the TATA Institute of Social Sciences in India.  He participates in movements working to curb India’s large agrarian crisis that has resulted in the suicidal death of over 140,000 farmers in the past ten years.  Born and raised in Orissa, India, an area facing many social and agrarian problems, Mukesh Ray is determined to change the current system from the inside out.
Interview by journalist and sustainability educator Karly Burch in India, February 2007.
For further questions, please feel free to contact Mukesh Ray at ray.mukesh@gmail.com.

Loren Luyendyk has over ten years of experience in the field of sustainability and small-scale farming including, Permaculture Design, Keyline Design, and Natural Building.  Loren is a Certified Master Gardener, Certified Arborist and a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. Loren is the owner of Santa Barbara Organics. www.sborganics.com. Interview by Jill Cloutier.

Brock Dolman is a biologist, innovative design consultant, and nationally recognized permaculture educator. Brock is a co-founder of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC) and co-manages the Center’s biodiversity collection, orchards and 70 acres of wildlands. Brock is the director of OAEC’s WATER Institute and Permaculture Design Program.

Permaculture in Brazil
Interview with Andre Soares and Lucy Legan, co-directors of Ecocentro IPEC, (Instituto de Permacultura e Ecovilas do Cerrado), in central Brazil. Started in 1998, Ecocentro IPEC has become one of the most important reference centers for sustainable living in Latin America. Interview by Jill Cloutier.
For more information go to www.ecocentro.org.

Ray Cirino is an artist, inventor, and educator, based in Los Angeles,
CA. In this interview with Jill Cloutier, Ray talks about some of his many creations, "Water Woman", rocket stoves, solar cookers, and the "mother goddess composting toilet." Tune in to learn how art can be used to create a more beautiful and sustainable world. Jill Cloutier interviewed Ray in December of 2007.  Visit www.raycirino.com.

David Wann is the president of the Sustainable Futures Society, a board member of the Cohousing Association of the U.S., a fellow of the Simplicity Forum, and the recipient of various lifetime achievement awards for his work on sustainability. David’s been a passionate gardener for 25 years and now coordinates a neighborhood garden in the co-housing community Harmony Village in Golden, Colorado. David is the author of many books, including Affluenza, Superbia!- 31 Ways to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods, Reinventing Community, The Zen of Gardening In the High & Arid West, and his new book "Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle." David has also produced many award-winning TV programs and videos on sustainable design and sustainable lifestyles. Interview by Jill Cloutier. For more information, visit www.davewann.com

Cob Workshop Open House in Central California.  Tune in to hear workshop participants share their enthusiasm about building with Cob.  Interviews were done on the last day of a week long workshop with participants and visitors on the building site.  For information visit www.cobcottage.com

Ianto Evans is an applied ecologist, landscape architect, inventor, writer, and teacher with building experience on six continents.  Cob is traditional in Wales, his homeland.  Ianto teaches ecological building and has consulted to USAID, World Bank, US Peace Corps and foreign governments.  Ianto is the co-author of "The Hand-Sculpted House," the most comprehensive book available about cob building.  This Interview  was conducted at a Cob Bench Building workshop in Santa Barbara, CA.   Jill Cloutier interviews Ianto and workshop participants.   www.cobcottage.com

Isabela Coelho is the co-founder and co-director of OPA, the Organization of Permaculture and Art.  Isabela is an educator and performing artist.  She has worked on many art and social projects with youth and adults in Brazil, Nicaragua and the US.  Isabela, works with Wise Fool NM, an activist theater company.  After attending a Permaculture course, Isabela began combining her professional work in education and arts with Permaculture.  For more information go to, www.opabrazil.org

How your conscientious consumption of chocolate can change the world.  Did you know that Americans eat 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate every year?  Dr. Tom Neuhaus is  the co-founder, president, and chocolatier of Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates, Inc: the only Fair Trade Organic artisan chocolate company in the US.  Tom Neuhaus is also the president and founder of Project Hope and Fairness, (www.projecthopeandfairness.org) a non-profit NGO dedicated to helping West Aftrican cocoa farmers.  In this interview, Tom speaks about the international politics of commodity pricing, the plight of cocoa farmers worldwide, and his travels in West Africa.  Interview by Jill Cloutier.

Maya Food Forester - The Maya cultivated the forest as a garden for thousands of years.  Tune in to hear Maya forest gardeners from El Pilar, Belize, discuss the importance of sustainable cultivation techniques.  Beatrice Waight is a Maya midwife, shaman and healer from Santa Familia Cayo, Belize.  She has been practicing Maya healing practices for more than 30 years, using plants from the forest garden and dream visions.  Alfonzo Tzul is a Maya forest gardener in San Antonio, Cayo, Belize.  Well known around Belize for his work with the Department of Agriculture, Alfonzo retired 8 years ago to write the history of the Belize Maya and to advocate for their traditions.  Anabel Ford is a UCSB archaeologist and anthropologist who discovered the remains for conservation, sustainable development and cooperation.  Interview by Jill Cloutier.  For more information on El Pilar and the Maya Forest Gardens, visit www.marc.ucsb.edu, www.espmaya.org,  www.mayaforestgardeners.org.

Kat Steele, is a Permaculture teacher and director of the Urban Permaculture Guild in Oakland, California.  Kat is trained in ecovillage design, natural building,and workshop facilitation.  In this interview, Kat Steele discusses how to apply Permaculture to your own life and what it was like to be one of Al Gore's 1,000 "foot soldiers."  For more information about Kat, visit www.urbapermacultureguild.org.  Interview by Jill Cloutier.

Albert Bates is the author of the Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook:  Recipes for Changing Times.  Albert Bates has been the director of the institute for Appropriated Technology since 1984 and the Ecovillage Training Center since 1994.  In this April, 2007 interview, he shares some of his recipes for living a sustainable and rewarding life during this energy-descent time.  For more information on Albert Bates visit www.thefarm.org/lifestyle/albertbates.  Interview by Jill Cloutier.

Paul Stamets, founder and president of Fungi Perfecti, has written six books on mushroom cultivation, use, and identification, including the bestseller, Mycelium Running:  How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World.  In this interview Paul talks about mycorestoration, what the fungal kingdom has to teach us, and how fungi have a sense of humor.  Tune in to learn why you should love the Mycelium running beneath your feet.
Interview by Jill Cloutier.