Best Oilsands Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing Climate Now: When insurers can no longer afford the risk 26:38

2h ago26:38

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Introducing Climate Now: Today, we are excited to bring you an episode from the Climate Now podcast. Climate Now, hosted by James Lawler, and accessible wherever you listen to podcasts as well as on their website - climatenow.com - is a podcast and newsletter that explores and explains the ideas, technologies, and policies we need to address the gl…

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Energy vs Climate Promo 1:16

30d ago1:16

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Canada vs Climate: Federal Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson 58:53

2M ago58:53

58:53

David, Sara, and Ed talk to Canada's Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson. Show Notes: (02:57) Powering Canada Forward (04:24) Modernizing the energy sector (06:28) Powering Canada (07:46) Canada’s Electric Reliability Framework (11:30) Canadian Climate Institute (12:17) Mohawk Council of Kahnawake inks deal with Hydro-Québec …

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FROM FIBS TO FINES: Climate Disinformation, Lawsuits & Their Ripple Effects 53:13

3M ago53:13

53:13

David, Sara, and Ed talk to Dr Benjamin Franta, Senior Research Fellow in Climate Litigation at the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme and the founding head of the Climate Litigation Lab. Show Notes: (01:05) Dr. Benjamin Franta (02:20) Nearly 15% of Americans deny climate change is real (02:25) The social anatomy of climate change denial in the US (0…

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Fully Charged: Battery Storage & How to Make it Better 49:44

4M ago49:44

49:44

Hosts David, Sara, and Ed chat with battery storage expert Dr. Shirley Meng of the University of Chicago. About Our Guest: Dr. Y. Shirley Meng is a Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. She serves as the Chief Scientist of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) Argonne …

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EvC Bonus - HOT TOPIC: Alberta Electricity Update 48:14

4M ago48:14

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Another BONUS Podcast Episode! The electricity file has been popping, especially in Alberta, where on a weekly basis a clash of worldviews on the future of electricity generation is on full display. About Our Guest Blake Shaffer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at The University of Calgary. He works on electricity markets, c…

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EvC Bonus - Hot Topic: Carbon Tax 59:10

5M ago59:10

59:10

New BONUS Podcast Episode Canada's consumer carbon tax policy has been getting a lot of press attention of late, especially following the $15/T increase that took affect on April 1, 2024. Much has been said about it across the political spectrum, some of it accurate, and some of it just plain wrong. David's away this month, so it's just Sara and Ed…

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Buzzkill: Understanding the Shift in Media Perception Towards EVs 52:40

5M ago52:40

52:40

Dr. Simon Evans, Deputy Editor & Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief join co-hosts David, Sara, and Ed, to tease apart EV fact from fiction. About Our Guest: Simon Evans is deputy editor and policy editor at Carbon Brief. Simon covers climate and energy policy. He holds a PhD in biochemistry from Bristol University and previously studied chemistry…

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Energy vs Oilsands: How did we get to 3.5m bbl/day and what do we need to do about it? 56:02

6M ago56:02

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Co-hosts David, Sara, Ed, and energy/environmental economist Dr. Andrew Leach of the University of Alberta unpack the past, present and future of Canada's oilsands. About Our Guest: Andrew Leach is an energy and environmental economist and is Professor at the University of Alberta, with a joint appointment in the Department of Economics (Arts) and …

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History vs Energy - How the history of energy transitions can inform our future 55:16

6M ago55:16

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Overview: What does the history of energy tell us about energy transition? Can we learn from the past or will we repeat the same mistakes? What do people get wrong when trying to extract lessons from the history of energy? Co-hosts David, Sara, and Ed are joined by guest, Dr. Petra Dolata, to discuss data on historical transitions, including lesson…

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Stranger than (Climate) Fiction 58:23

9M ago58:23

58:23

What is the role of literature in the climate policy and technology discussion? How does the genre allow us to explore uncomfortable climate scenarios, including those to do with heat death and direct action? While ultimately successful, the path laid out in the book is very bumpy, volatile, and rife with violence – strikingly different from the sm…

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Energy vs IEA Oil and Gas Scenarios 1:01:50

9M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Published each year, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook (WEO) is a leading source of scenario-based analysis of global energy demand and supply. This year, as the global energy crisis shows signs of calming, the WEO finds a peak in fossil fuels before 2030 across all scenarios. The result has been met with skepticism by so…

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Energy vs Carbon Removal 1:12:41

9M ago1:12:41

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We are excited to bring you a special live taping of Energy vs Climate from November 22, 2023 at the Ampersand in Calgary. Energy vs Carbon Removal is a dive deep into this still relatively new climate mitigation pathway. The IPCC and other bodies increasingly view Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) as a critical tool to reduce CO2 concentrations in the …

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Building for Sustainability - What Really Matters 50:37

10M ago50:37

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What matters - and really doesn’t matter - when it comes to Building for Sustainability? David, Sara and Ed answer that question in a live episode of Energy vs Climate recorded on November 5, 2023 to kick off the Building for Sustainability symposium in Canmore, AB. EPISODE NOTES @00:3:30 Carbon sink and low-carbon building materials @00:5:30 Keepi…

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Transmission vs Climate 55:24

10M ago55:24

55:24

Long distance and interregional transmission lines promise to increase reliability, mitigate the impact of extreme weather events, and provide electricity consumers with access to low-cost resources. They are an important piece of the energy transition puzzle. But despite the well documented benefits of long-distance transmission, to date there has…

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BONUS | Nils Gilman on avocado politics and climate security from Challenging Climate 50:09

11M ago50:09

50:09

Hey everyone, Ed here. David, Sara and Ed will be back next week with an episode about electricity interties in the clean energy system. Until then we’d like to share another podcast with you that we think might be of interest, called Challenging Climate. Hosted by Jesse Reynolds and Pete Irvine, Challenging Climate tackles tough questions about th…

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Energy vs 1.5°C - Breaking Down the 1.5C Warming Target 58:29

11M ago58:29

58:29

Since the Paris Agreement coming into force in 2016, world leaders have increasingly emphasized the need to keep warming to the 1.5°C target by the end of this century, in order to avoid more dangerous impacts from climate change. Yet temperature readings around the globe show that the world has already warmed by roughly 1°C on average above pre-in…

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Albertan Attitudes Toward Energy Transition 56:15

11M ago56:15

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On our first episode of Season 5, Sara and Ed speak to Dr. Melanee Thomas of the University of Calgary about her survey research into Albertans' attitudes to the energy transition, the oil and gas industry, coal and climate change. David wasn't able to join us for this one, but he'll be back live for Episode 2. EPISODE NOTES @00:49 If it ain’t brok…

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Is Heat The Greatest Climate Threat? [Rerelease] 1:01:38

1y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

[Rerelease] David, Sara, Ed and author Jeff Goodell discuss the impacts of heat on humans, the topic of Jeff’s new book. From heat-wave deaths, to reduced ability to learn, to the economic effects, who will suffer the most, and what does it mean for the politics of the energy transition? EPISODE NOTES B.C. heat wave leads to 11-hour ambulance wait …

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Take our survey! 0:32

1y ago0:32

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Hi Everyone! We've got a favour to ask. We're doing a survey to help us understand what you like about Energy vs Climate, and how we can bring you more of that! We would be extremely grateful if you took just a few minutes out of your summer schedule to complete the survey. Your feedback will help us as we plan for Season 5. Thanks! We look forward…

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Climate vs Wildfires 30:56

1y ago30:56

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On a special summer episode of Energy vs Climate, we’re addressing the record-setting wildfires that Canada has been experiencing this summer. We're joined by molecular paleoecologist Allison Karp to examine how fire has changed across geologic timescales and how much of this year's wildfires we can attribute to climate change. EPISODE NOTES @1:23 …

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BONUS | Energy Efficiency at Home with Matt Ferrell of Still TBD 43:44

1y ago43:44

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No, we didn’t forget to fill in the pod title after Matt Ferrell’s name. On Still TBD, aka the Still To Be Determined Podcast, Matt and his brother Sean discuss electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart technologies, and how they impact our lives. And this week we have a special treat for you: a bonus episode with Ed, Sara, and Matt, who also happ…

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Executive director, Indigenous Resource network, John Desjarlais believes in communication and respect for different perspectives 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

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John Desjarlais believes that the media, which tended to sensationalize Indigenous action, had misrepresented indigenous experience and point of view. He says that there is room for many Indigenous voices. Speaking up and providing more context and points of view regarding resource development is crucial.…

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Solar Geoengineering–Should we go there? 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

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On the final episode of Energy vs Climate Season 4, we’re covering the basics of solar geoengineering. We're joined by The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada, to unpack the debate over the role of further research, the place of these technologies in the global climate toolkit, and the role for Canada in research and gove…

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Canada's Big Bet on Electrification 59:52

1+ y ago59:52

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On Season 4 Episode 9 of Energy vs Climate, David, Sara, Ed and special guest Dr. Blake Shaffer of The University of Calgary, dig into the how and why of Canada's big bet on electrification in the 2023 Federal Budget. EPISODE NOTES: @0:44 Blake Shaffer, economist and professor at the University of Calgary @3:59 Blake Shaffer: Technical Pathways to …

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Can Contracts for Difference Keep Canada Competitive? 1:00:07

1+ y ago1:00:07

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On Season 4 Episode 8 of Energy vs Climate. David, Sara, Ed, and special guest Dr. Chris Bataille, Adjunct Research Fellow at Columbia University’s Center for Global Energy Policy (CGEP) and researcher with the Institut du Développement Durable et de Relations Internationales (IDDRI.org), discuss contracts for difference policy and and how can it h…

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How the B.C. natural gas and oil supply chain benefits communities across the province 18:57

1+ y ago18:57

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British Columbia’s natural gas and oil industry contributes significantly to the province’s economy, individual communities and also supports Indigenous reconciliation. iTOTEM Analytics recently conducted a study, Our Communities Care, examining the specific economic impacts of the industry’s supply chain. Energy Examined chatted with Colleen Sweet…

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Just Transition 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

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“Just Transition” is making headlines again in Alberta with the Provincial government pushing back against the yet to be tabled just transition legislation the Federal government first promised in 2019. Part of the debate is political, but underneath is the reality of the energy transition and the impact it will have on Alberta communities. How do …

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LNG, energy security and cleantech: Opportunities in Canada's Atlantic Offshore 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

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Canada has a bustling offshore oil and gas industry, based mainly out of Newfoundland and Labrador. However the case to grow the Atlantic Offshore industry is a compelling one, with the region well positioned to meet global energy demand, providing energy security to European nations looking to displace natural gas from Russia. Energy Examined chat…

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BONUS: Behind the Scenes of Energy vs Climate Session Ale 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

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You may recall that we sipped Annex Ale Project's Easy Answers Pale Ale when we recorded our Crypto vs Climate episode back in Season 3. Little did we know that would be the start of a fun and productive relationship with the good folks at Annex Ales. And now the beer is here, we're proud to introduce our very own Energy vs Climate Session Ale, the…

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Energy vs Climate vs Offsets 1:16:33

1+ y ago1:16:33

1:16:33

On Season 4, Episode 6 of EvC, Sara, David and Ed tackle the thorny and always controversial topic of carbon offsets, live at Avatar Innovations at The Energy Transition Centre in downtown Calgary. An offset in principle is paying someone else - a company, or a country - to reduce emissions that you yourself cannot, or simply will not reduce. What …

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COP 27 Debrief 51:51

2y ago51:51

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David (just back from Egypt), Sara, Ed and special guest Adrien Abécassis, Chief Policy Officer of the Paris Peace Forum and former Advisor to the French President (also just back) unpack COP 27 and what it means for Canada and the world going forward on Season 4 Episode 5 of Energy vs Climate. EPISODE NOTES @1:31 Adrien Abécassis, former senior ad…

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Why ownership changes everything: Indigenous communities take the lead in resource development 19:38

2y ago19:38

19:38

Bob Merasty is the executive director of the Indigenous Resource Network, an organization looking to build a sustainable future for Indigenous communities across Canada through responsible development of natural resources. "We're no longer passengers," says Merasty, highlighting the growing confidence of Indigenous groups to become owners and equal…

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IEA Energy Scenarios 57:43

2y ago57:43

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Published each year, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook (WEO) is a leading source of scenario-based analysis of global energy demand and supply. This year’s WEO explores the impact of both short-term volatility in energy markets and the long-term trend of decarbonization. What do the analysis and insights tell us about pot…

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U.S. Policy vs Climate 48:59

2y ago48:59

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After months of uncertainty the United States passed the biggest climate bill in its history, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Coming on the heels of the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, and combined with executive action across government agencies, the actions represent a major turning point in US climate action at the federal level…

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Innovation hub aims for net-zero future via Canadian cleantech 23:09

2y ago23:09

23:09

Soheil Asgarpour is president and CEO of Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC), an innovation hub that leverages industry investments to produce cleantech: technologies that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate environmental impacts to land, water and air. Their key is building collaborative relationships among industry partners,…

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War vs Climate 58:00

2y ago58:00

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David, Sara, Ed, and climate economist Gernot Wagner of Columbia University discuss Europe’s energy crisis and its implications for Canadian energy exports, on Season 4 Episode 2 of Energy vs Climate. Episode Notes @1:12 Welcoming Dr. Gernot Wagner of Columbia University @2:18 How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the crisis and opportunity o…

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Diversity and inclusion in Canada's oil and natural gas industry 33:08

2y ago33:08

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Aimee Sheppard of Cenovus Energy and Kathy Hawkins of InclusionNL discuss the state of diversity and inclusion in Canada's oil and natural gas industry. Sheppard is the senior industrial benefits and diversity advisor with Cenovus Energy in St. John's, Newfoundland; Hawkins is executive director for InclusionNL. Sheppard recently won an award from …

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The Big Fix 57:18

2y ago57:18

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On Episode 35 of Energy vs Climate, David, Sara and Ed are back for Season 4! They interview acclaimed energy policy advisor, Hal Harvey, and award-winning New York times reporter Justin Gillis about their new book, The Big Fix: Seven Practical Steps to Save our Planet; an examination of seven areas where communities and individuals can insert them…

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BONUS | Transition in Alberta from The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder 1:31:15

2y ago1:31:15

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Sara, David and Ed are back for Season Four of Energy vs Climate on September 20th with a lineup of shows that we're really excited about. Until then we'd like to share Sara's guest appearance on an episode of The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder from earlier this summer. The Energy Transition Show covers the full range of energy transition…

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CRIN's central role enabling Canadian hydrocarbon innovation 13:02

2y ago13:02

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Glen McCrimmon of the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) discusses Innovation Central, a new initiative designed to help bring hydrocarbon cleantech solutions to market. CRIN connects people and organizations in the clean energy innovation space in Canada: innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and governments; recognizing the power of collabor…

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Energy vs Climate Live at Annex Ale Project 55:20

2y ago55:20

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Energy vs Climate is still on summer hiatus, but we wanted to pop in with a very special recording of an in-person event we hosted at the end of July at Annex Ale Project in Calgary. In the show, we cover some thoughts on the climate news of the summer, answer some live audience questions, and tease some potential future topics we hope to cover on …

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Keeping Canada’s Atlantic offshore industry safe and sustainable 21:52

2y ago21:52

21:52

How can we ensure Canada's Atlantic Offshore oil and gas industry is safe and sustainable? From COVID to safety incidents and adapting to changing technologies, the challenges are constantly evolving, requiring the involvement of more than one approach, initiative or group. Energy Examined speaks with Jennifer Matthews, manager of regulatory affair…

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An Energy vs Climate Meet & Greet 0:23

2y ago0:23

0:23

Hi, Sarah here. We're still in a summer break, but we've got an exciting in person, Energy vs Climate meet and greet coming up that we wanted to tell you about. Subscribers to our emails will receive the details next week. And tickets are limited. So if you're not signed up for EVC emails, yet head over to energyvsclimate.com and subscribe today. T…

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Meet CAPP's new CEO Lisa Baiton 12:18

2y ago12:18

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Lisa Baiton took the helm as president and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers this May, arriving with 30 years experience working as a business advisor. She most recently served on the Global Leadership Team at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Baiton discusses with Energy Examined what inspired her to take on the new ro…

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10 years of oil sands producers working together on environmental solutions 28:23

2+ y ago28:23

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Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) celebrates its 10 year anniversary as a one-of-a-kind environmental innovation hub where oil sands producers work as collaborators rather than competitors, ensuring the oil sands are produced in a sustainable manner. Energy Examined speaks with John Brogly, Water Director at COSIA and one of the organi…

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Season Three Finale: Ask Us Anything 1:00:14

2+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

David, Sara, and Ed are back for the final episode of Season Three, a special ask-us-anything episode dedicated to your audience questions. From nature-based solutions, to environmentally-responsible oil, hydrogen, geothermal, and more, they dig into a wide variety of topics. EPISODE NOTES: @2:27 Accounting Emissions to Consume with Care @3:53 The …

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How Alberta's Industrial Heartland can drive economic growth while helping reduce emissions 30:09

2+ y ago30:09

30:09

Central Alberta is home to one of the world's leading hydrocarbon processing regions with $45 billion in capital investment, supporting 30,000+ jobs. Mark Plamondon is Executive Director of the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association. He discusses some of the diverse opportunities for the area, including how world-leading carbon capture infrastruc…

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Decarbonizing Cement 1:09:21

2+ y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

The cement and concrete industry is an essential part of the Canadian and global economies. Concrete, made from cement, is a material that is used in virtually every building construction and infrastructure project across the country and the world. It’s also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Cement and concrete production account for roug…

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How 16 First Nations bought a pipeline in B.C. 36:19

2+ y ago36:19

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Barry Vickers discusses a groundbreaking development: 16 First Nation communities in B.C. have negotiated the option to purchase a 10% equity stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Vickers is director of project development with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, and a member of Saik'uz First Nation. He discusses the sometimes tough negoti…

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