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The Sustainable Hour

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Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Australia
Fossil Fuels
Climate Crisis
Sustainability
Geelong
Democracy
Climate Justice
Electric Vehicles
Community Engagement
Extinction Rebellion
Earth Day
Climate Action
Misinformation
Community Independence
Woodside's North West Shelf Extension
Net Zero Emissions
Environmental Activism
Australian Politics

Sharing solutions that make the climate safer and our communities more liveable

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Our guest in The Sustainable Hour no. 594 is Michael Poland, Campaign Director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Our guest in The Sustainable Hour no. 593 is Bruce Lindsay from Environmental Justice Australia.

In this 592nd episode of The Sustainable Hour, we speak with Lex Lynch, CEO of Footy for Climate.

Our guests in The Sustainable Hour no. 591 are David Mould from Geelong Duck Rescue and Hayley Sestokas from Environment Victoria.

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Recent Guests

Bruce Lindsay
Legal lead at Environmental Justice Australia, expert in planning law, water, biodiversity law
Environmental Justice Australia
Episode: Justice on Country
Lex Lynch
CEO of Footy for Climate, AFL-related climate action advocate
Footy for Climate
Episode: FOOTY FOREVER – climate action meets Australia’s game
David Mould
Head of Geelong Duck Rescue
Geelong Duck Rescue
Episode: The world doesn’t have to be this way
Hayley Sestokas
Environment Victoria representative
Environment Victoria
Episode: The world doesn’t have to be this way
Joe Cicero
Longtime environmental program host with experience in Enviro Talk and Geelong energy topics
Geelong energy media/community group
Episode: Democracy, diesel and the true cost of fossil fuels
Joseph Camilleri
Professor at La Trobe University; convener of Conversations at the Crossroads
La Trobe University
Episode: DEMOCRACY AT A CROSSROADS – can we reconnect and respond?
Sam Smith
Sustainability Manager of Advisory Services for Development Victoria
Development Victoria
Episode: RESHAPE OUR WORLD – from positivity to regenerative communities
John Schoen
Earthmarks speaker discussing Earth Day meaning
Episode: EARTH DAY 2026 – voices from ocean to earthmark
Godfrey Moase
Union leader, writer, and independent writer on Substack; National Executive Director of the United Workers' Union
United Workers' Union
Episode: BE COLLECTIVE – power, climate and the necessity of cooperation

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Mick
Host referenced across episodes; central figure in framing and guiding discussions.
Colin Mockett
Longstanding host, media news anchor, provides global climate outlook and context.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • One If The Best

    This podcast cuts to the chase. Informative and entertaining- one if the best podcasts on the environment.

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    Australia6 years ago

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“Cuts to the chase with practical climate action examples.”
“High-quality guests and thoughtful discussion that stays on topic.”
“Informative and entertaining—one of the best environment shows.”

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FOOTY FOREVER – climate action meets Australia’s game
Q: How are local clubs involved and what has been achieved so far?
Local clubs receive solar, batteries, LED lighting, and other sustainability upgrades through the Power Forward program, with successful deployments reducing energy bills dramatically and creating a community hub for climate action.
FOOTY FOREVER – climate action meets Australia’s game
Q: What is Footy for Climate and how did it start?
Footy for Climate was founded by AFL players Tom Campbell and Jasper Pidard after the Black Summer fires, aiming to connect footy communities with climate action, leveraging the sport's wide reach to promote sustainability.
POWER UP – reclaiming energy, democracy and community
Q: Tell us your story.
Mhairi describes the seed of the project starting in 2014 amid political turmoil around renewables, the community's growing interest, the feasibility work funded by NSW grants, and how a contaminated oil depot site was transformed into a 1.4 MW solar farm with a battery, built by a cooperative of local investors and residents, delivering dispatchable clean energy and local economic benefits.
RUN FOR COUNTRY – ice cream in a fight against fracking
Q: Hey Hilary, you started off by talking about an ultramarathon. Which came first, the protest or the ultramarathon? And are you using this sport as a lever to get your voice heard?
The ultramarathon campaign evolved over about a decade, starting with a camp in the forest and growing through peaks and troughs; the event serves as a platform to immerse people in the landscape, educate them about the threat, and then channel that energy into action.
TAKE ACTION FOR EARTH – defending the swift parrot
Q: Jenny, how did the day in court unfold and what are the chances of winning this appeal?
The legal team presented compelling arguments defending Swift Parrots and Bob Brown, with judges asking questions and showing interest; outcomes are uncertain and will be known after further consideration in a few months.

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A climate-focused, solution-oriented show that brings together researchers, policymakers, activists, and community organizers to discuss practical action on energy, biodiversity, and resilient communities. Across episodes, the conversations blend local case studies (Geelong and Victoria-wide initiatives) with broader debates on democracy, climate justice, and humanitarian logistics. Guests range from union leaders and Indigenous advocates to city planners and researchers, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives on how policy, technology, and community action intersect to reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and improve livability. Noteworthy are its hands-on examples of energy democracy, grassroots festival-driven climate engagement, and ... more

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