David Suzuki: podcast appearances and interviews

David Takayoshi Suzuki, born on March 24, 1936, is a Canadian academic, science broadcaster, and environmental activist. He earned a PhD in zoology from the University of Chicago in 1961 and served as a professor in the genetics department at the University of British Columbia from 1963 until his retirement in 2001. Suzuki gained prominence in the mid-1970s as the host and narrator of The Nature of Things, a science program on CBC Television that has been broadcast in over 40 countries. Throughout his career, he has produced television and radio series, documentaries, and books focusing on nature and environmental issues. Known for his criticism of governmental inaction on environmental protection, he has been an active advocate for addressing global climate change. In 1990, Suzuki co-founded the David Suzuki Foundation, which emphasizes oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental protection. The Foundation also works on preventing large oil spills and other environmental hazards. Suzuki served as a director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association from 1982 to 1987. His contributions have been recognized through awards such as the Right Livelihood Award in 2009 and the Nautilus Book Award for his 2011 book The Legacy. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada and was ranked fifth in a CBC television series where viewers selected The Greatest Canadian of all time.