Jul 11, 2017
We've heard the statistics: seven point something BILLION and
growing. What do those "billions" mean, what's at issue for Earth's
capacity to support human life - and what about the rest of the
species living here?
World Population Day was designated in 1987 by the United Nations
to educate and advocate on population-related issues. This
Earthworms' conversation takes place on July 11, 2017, the 30th
annual round of focus on these global concerns.
Joe Bish, Director of Issue Advocacy for the Population Media Center,
explains some of these issues, especially from an environmental
viewpoint. He also describes how PMC is changing the public
population education game in countries where these issues are major
stressors, with significant taboos. PMC produces Soap
Operas! They collaborate with local talent to create stories
based on local culture, supporting the work of writers, producers
and actors and impacting
community values and practices. Who doesn't love a
juicy serial drama?
Music: Abdiel, performed live at KDHX by Dave Black
THANKS to Cody Pees, Earthworms engineer
In 2013, the Population Institute, a key partner of Population Media Center, recognized KDHX Earthworms and host Jean Ponzi with a Global Media Award for Best Radio Show.