Podcast: The Eco Files

Journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada delve into sustainability goals across a variety of fields, from architecture and ecotourism, to teaching and beyond. Featuring interviews with academic and industry experts in Southern Alberta, we explore the practices and principles you can incorporate into your daily life to ensure that we can meet the current needs of our ecologically troubled world — and preserve it for future generations too.

This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

Sustainability Through the Lens of Religion and Culture

November 4, 2025 admin The Eco Files 00:34:35 Comments Off on Sustainability Through the Lens of Religion and Culture

In this episode, Christian Deguia and Laila Malik explore how religious beliefs and culture can influence perceptions of suitability. We’ll highlight the unique perspective of Dr. Brian Nichols, who draws from Buddhist teachings to combat an environmental crisis, and Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola’s research into culture that shaped her views on how we use land.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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Looking Towards Our Future: Social Good

November 4, 2025 admin The Eco Files 00:32:01 Comments Off on Looking Towards Our Future: Social Good

In this episode Kayla Flindall and Darlene Aquino speak with Hadi Fariborzi and Rachael Pettigrew about how to make a more sustainable future in terms of social good through the use of AI and implementing diversity in the workplace.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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Ecotourism and consumer power

November 4, 2025 admin The Eco Files 00:17:09 Comments Off on Ecotourism and consumer power

Ralph Saulog and Sadaf Karami speak with guests of the MRU Sustainability Forum to gain a better understanding of modern-day sustainability. Neil Brigden, an associate professor of business at Mount Royal University, shares his perspective on consumer decision dynamics, and Joe Pavelka, a health and physical education professor at Mount Royal University, discusses ecotourism.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!
 

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Creating sustainable communities

June 18, 2025 admin The Eco Files 00:10:40 Comments Off on Creating sustainable communities

In this episode of The Eco Files, Julianna Adair speaks with Austin Lang, sustainability manager at the Calgary Stampede, about using education models to empower communities. They explore topics like permaculture, sustainable food systems and how inclusive practices can create a future where all beings can thrive.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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