Early in 2009, Dr Tom Owen assumed a very important job in Kamloops. He became the first Director of Environment and Sustainability at Thompson Rivers University. I was really honoured when Tom agreed to an interview on Your Kamloops Radio. Under the player below, you will find an "audio map" of our conversation:
00:33 - how did he come to TRU
01:49- state of environment and sustainability of TRU when you arrived
03:41 - steps taken to carbon neutrality
05:15 - challenges and successes in measuring carbon footprint
06:48 -examples of new sustainability practices
07:48 - ways to provide feedback for TRU sustainability plan
08:55 - is it too late to stop climate change impacts?
10:21 - what the loss of species like salmon and grizzly bears could mean for humans
11:17 - what motivates you to work for sustainability and the environment
13:07 - does the economy in recession trump the environment? Political capital for core environmental value of environment
15:45 - environmental demographic change strategy
17:45 - climate change messaging, be positive, be pragmatic
19:47 - the green economy in Kamloops
21:58 - whats on deck in terms of TRU sustainability office activities in the near future
23:14 - sharing sustainability info with other BC Universities
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