Australian Environmental History Podcast
1) The History of a Dry Continent
Michael Cathcart speaks to Pofessor Katie Holmes (History Program, La Trobe University) about his new book 'The Water Dreamers', and the history of Australia as dry continent. Copyright 2011 La Trobe...Show More
2) The Australian Environmental Movement
Wayne Wescott speaks to Pofessor Katie Holmes (History Program, La Trobe University) on the history of the environmental movement in Australia, and key issues in addressing climate change. Copyright ...Show More
3) Aboriginal Land Management
Professor Bill Gammage (Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University) talks to Professor Richard Broome (History Program, La Trobe University) about Aboriginal land management prior to E...Show More
4) Antarctica: The Crystal Desert
Professor Tom Griffiths (Environmental historian, Australian National University) talks to Professor Katie Holmes (History Program, La Trobe University) about his book 'Slicing the Silence' on the con...Show More
5) Growth in Environmental Thought and Politics
Professor Richard Broome (History, La Trobe University) on the shift in the view of 'wilderness' to a fondness for the environment. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact fo...Show More
6) The Great Barrier Reef
Professor Richard Broome (History, La Trobe University) on the Great Barrier Reef, and the environmental history of the oceans. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for pe...Show More
7) Drought and Fire
Professor Katie Holmes (History, La Trobe University) on the effects of drought and fire on Australia's landscape. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
8) Melbourne's Natural History
Professor Richard Broome (History, La Trobe University) on the relationship of city people to nature. Do cities have an environmental history - if so what is it like? Copyright 2011 La Trobe Univers...Show More
9) Environmental Consciousness in the 19th Century
Professor Katie Holmes (History, La Trobe University) on when and how did different attitudes to nature developed, what ideas shaped this new view, and the impact it had on human-nature relationships....Show More
10) Mining in Australia
Professor Richard Broome (History, La Trobe University) on the environmental impact of mining, which is the second great economic staple of this continent. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all ri...Show More