Below the Surface
Gunnar Haid & James HammondCasual chats between an Austrian and Australian on environmental topics that usually don't get talked about openly. Hosts Gunnar Haid and James Hammond set out to provide a light-hearted and thought-provoking look into Contaminated Land, Resource Recovery, Ecology and general environmental issues in Australia, in particular NSW. They use their experience and industry connections to talk about subj... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEarth SciencesNatural Sciences | |||
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Hammond relives his time as a representative for Australia in international biodiversity negotiations at COP13 of the Convention on Biological Diversity. But before that a few updates, a hint for auditors and Gunnar almost completely loses it while t... more
Microplastics: The Invisible Problem (or is it?)
Brooke Kelly from Reditus joins Gunnar and James to unpack microplastics. From penguin carcasses and seal scat (that's science code for poo) to human exposure, they explore where microplastics come fr... more
Artificial intelligence has gone from curiosity to daily tool almost overnight.
In this episode, Gunnar and James sit down with AI consultant Alex Rankin who spent over 25 years in senior roles across the Australian Public Service before turning he... more
If you've ever stared at a lab result that exceeds your NEPM HIL and wondered "okay, but what does this actually mean?". This one's for you.
Gunnar and James sit down with Dr Kylie Dodd, environmental toxicologist and risk assessor at GHD, to get in... more
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A practical, practitioner-focused show that centers environmental risk, contamination, and policy in Australia, with a strong emphasis on how theory translates into real-world projects. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into risk assessment methods, management of acid sulfate soils, bioavailability concepts, stormwater and waste management, asbestos regulations, and regulatory EPA perspectives. The tone blends technical detail with candid industry critique and practical takeaways for consultants, regulators, and business leaders who navigate contaminated land, environmental health, and sustainability in NSW and beyond. A notable strength is the guest mix—across episodes experts, regulators, and industry practitioners share actionabl... more
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2. Alex Rankin
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5. Kristie Williams
6. Angus McElnea
7. Professor Albert Juhasz
8. Martyn Kirk
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