# John Flesher

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AP story showcases tension in Iowa over factory farming

Large animal feeding operations (via Creative Commons).  Julia Poska | February 13, 2020 A news story published last week featured an Iowa farmer who illegally built to un-permitted barns containing about 2,400 hogs. State officials were unaware of the concentrated animal feeding operations (C‮…

How should Australia's centre-right respond to climate change?

In our latest podcast, we talk to two Australian politicians, Elizabeth Lee MLA (Liberal Party) and Damian Drum MP (National Party), about their country's response to climate change and their thoughts after visiting the UK for COP26 with the Conseravtive Environment Network (CEN). Presented by ‮…

Net zero polling, Russian Gazprom bullying and a new natural history GSCE

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore to talk about a new poll that reveals a quarter of Conservative voters would be less likely to back the party again if the government weakened the UK's net zero ambition.  Also, the consequences of Russian energy giant Gazprom's decision ‮…

Local election blues, the Queen's Speech, and Australia's upcoming election

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore to talk about what last week's local election results could mean for environmental policy in town halls across the country. Also, what green Bills people should watch following the Queen's Speech and where ministers could go further to cu‮…

Net zero week

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore this net zero week to talk about decarbonisation's benefits and the challenges ahead to achieve the UK's 2050 target. Also, what the independent Climate Change Committee's latest progress report means for net zero and what the government ‮…

Clean Water Act 50 years later

Photo from Creative Commons Clean Water Act, Then and Now (start time: 3:38): Two weeks ago was the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.  The landmark law set out to clean up the nation’s lakes, rivers and streams, and to safeguard the water supply for humans throughout the country. While t‮…

OPP Cop Therapist

Retired OPP Sergeant and former OPPA Branch #1 President John Flesher is now a psychotherapist working in private practice in Sarnia. John takes referrals from the OPPA’s Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program, and is listed on the "Find a Therapist" section of EncompasCare.ca. (Note: Please cons‮…

Why Idaho students are advocating for wolves in a new documentary

Wolves howl in a forest. (John Flesher / AP Images) A new film being made in Idaho, "Children of the Wolves," features a group of Timberline High School students and a wolf pack from the Gem State. Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with executive producers Matthew Podolsky and Seth Ra‮…

Are wolves becoming a new tourism attraction in the Mountain West?

Wolves howl in a forest. (John Flesher / AP Images) Months after wolves were reintroduced to the Colorado landscape, they’re expanding their range and generating buzz. Thousands are tracking them on social media and wildlife photographers are planning summer excursions to see them. Could this ma‮…

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Explained

Retired OPP Sergeant John Flesher's life suddenly changed in June, 2024 when he was struck from behind by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle. John was left with life altering injuries. John joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss his journey of reslience and recovery, and stress the need to have acci‮…