Best Stewart Muir Podcasts (2024)

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"Ged McLean" 43:14

11M ago43:14

43:14

For the third episode of The Eco Innovators, Stewart Muir talks with Ged McLean, the trailblazing executive director of the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy. Ged is tirelessly focused on creating and implementing solutions to combat climate change. From academia to product innovation, his diverse experience paints a picture of a man dedica…

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"Vikramaditya Yadav" 46:26

1y ago46:26

46:26

The Eco Innovators welcomes Vikramaditya G. Yadav, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Recorded on April 27, 2023 at UBC, this second episode in the series looks at Vikram's work in a variety of fields ranging from Covid v…

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"Ian MacGregor" 40:18

1y ago40:18

40:18

The first episode of the Eco Innovators podcast features Ian MacGregor, founder of the Hydrogen Naturally project, who discusses his passion for carbon capture and hydrogen technologies. MacGregor explains how his project utilizes Natural Air Capture (NAC) and wood waste pellets to remove carbon from the atmosphere and produce clean hydrogen. He al…

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Counting old growth – the science of informing forestry policy with the facts. A conversation with forester Cam Brown. 41:07

2y ago41:07

41:07

In his work with Foresite Consultants forester Cam Brown has become adept at the science of mapping timber supply, along with tenure management, economic analysis, and silviculture planning. He recently put some Sierra Club claims under the microscope, and found them lacking. Join us to hear the details.…

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The impacts of forestry policy on investment - a conversation with consultant Russ Taylor. 42:24

2y ago42:24

42:24

This week, ForestWorks hosts Russ Taylor, a wood business and market consultant who’s been in the business 45 years. We talk markets, investment, renewable forest products in a circular economy, and the impacts of BC’s forest policy on the industry going forward.By Resource Works

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Reconciliation needs work from all 21:57

2y ago21:57

21:57

Nisga’a Nation president Eva Clayton discusses how Reconciliation is a work in progress, not just for non-Indigenous Canadians and governments, but for Indigenous peoples as well. And the modern-day Nisga’a Treaty is part of it.By First Nations LNG Alliance

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The forest hugger – a conversation about responsible forestry, wood products, and education with Kathy Abusow 40:36

2y ago40:36

40:36

Sustainable Forestry Initiative President and CEO Kathy Abusow joins us on ForestWorks this week. In her role since 2007, she has led the organization’s independent certification of sustainable forestry practices and expansion into conservation projects, education, and community building.By Resource Works

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Challenges for Indigenous youth 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

Hereditary chief Clifford White on how young Indigenous people face challenges to prepare for career and business opportunities in natural resources, and how educational institutions need to help them on a “success trail.”By First Nations LNG Alliance

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The premier and professor – Mike Harcourt and John Innes on ForestWorks 40:43

2y ago40:43

40:43

This week, former BC NDP Premier Mike Harcourt and UBC forestry professor and researcher John Innes join us on ForestWorks. Listen in for a conversation about provincial forest policy, the science is sustainable forest management, and how BC’s approach stacks up in the global context.By Resource Works

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LNG on the Road to Reconciliation 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

Elected Chief Councillor Crystal Smith on her Haisla Nation’s mission to become an independent and prosperous nation, and to bring its dispersed membership home. En route, the Nation’s planned Cedar LNG project offers the “next level of reconciliation” — major ownership of the development.By First Nations LNG Alliance

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The Road to Reconciliation 29:53

2y ago29:53

29:53

What can a First Nation do to move the dial on economic reconciliation? And to begin to overcome the impact of colonization and non-Indigenous government? Listen to Kim Baird, a leader (and former elected chief) of the Tsawwassen First Nation in British Columbia. She is also chancellor of Kwantlen University in Metro Vancouver. She talks with host …

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Large and small, BC muni’s are forest towns – a conversation with Port McNeill Mayor Gaby Wickstrom and Vancouver City Councillor Lisa Dominato 40:25

2y ago40:25

40:25

This week on ForestWorks we speak with two local politicians elected to serve the interests of very different communities – Port McNeill and the City of Vancouver. Both, however, are forest towns with deep ties to the industry. And both our guests have concerns about where BC is headed. Join us for the conversation.…

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Forestry’s grassroots – a conversation with Tamara Meggitt 41:53

2y ago41:53

41:53

On this week’s show was speak with Tamara Meggitt, member of a forestry family in Courtenay who has emerged as a grassroots organizer for pro-forestry rallies, events, and dialogue in BC. She had to cancel a rally planned for the legislature recently, so we thought it would be good to hear her message on another channel.…

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First Nations prosperity and sustainability through forestry – a conversations with Dallas Smith 43:58

2y ago43:58

43:58

On this week’s episode of ForestWorks we speak with Dallas Smith, the founder, president and CEO of the Nanwakolas Council. The Council is an organization of five Vancouver Island First Nations with the mission of protecting and managing cultural values while building opportunity and partnership with government and industry. It recently announced a…

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Provincial forestry policy and politics - a conversation with veteran politician Leonard Krog 43:27

2y ago43:27

43:27

Nanaimo Mayor and long-time NDP MLA Leonard Krog joins us once again on ForestWorks. In this episode we examine the current provincial government’s new forest policy, and the impact it will have on forest towns like Nanaimo.

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A rural politician pushing back – a conversation with CRD director Mike Hicks. 42:03

2+ y ago42:03

42:03

This week, ForestWorks spoke to Mike Hicks, the elected Capital Regional District director for Juan de Fuca, a huge but sparsely populated electoral area covering 1,500 square kilometers of rural southern Vancouver Island – Port Renfrew, East Sooke, Malahat, and the contested Fairy Creek region. Mr. Hicks has represented this area since 2008 and is…

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Not just logging – a discussion of downstream impacts and forestry regulation with RPF and former head of the Truck Loggers Jim Girvan 43:00

2+ y ago43:00

43:00

This week on ForestWorks we speak with Jim Girvan, Registered Professional Forester, former executive director of the Truck Loggers Association of BC, and past director of the Pacific Logging Congress. He’s served on numerous provincial committees and councils shaping forestry regulation in the province. We get into the downstream impacts of curtai…

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A life in forestry 22:39

2+ y ago22:39

22:39

John Rustad relates his personal story in forestry first as a working professional and later as BC’s minister responsible for the portfolio.By Resource Works

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The modern science of forestry - a conversation with researcher Gary Bull, UBC professor of forestry. 42:47

2+ y ago42:47

42:47

Gary Bull is a forestry scientist and researcher at UBC - one of the world's top forest specialists with a long history of working at the global scale through the UN, WWF, World Bank, and more. Join us for this episode as we speak to Gary about the true story of old-growth in BC and how the industry is adapting to climate change and other challenge…

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Fisherman, logger…First Nations Chief 33:27

2+ y ago33:27

33:27

ForestWorks sat down with Robert Dennis, elected Chief Councillor for the Huu-ay-aht First Nation from the west coast of Vancouver Island. He has served his nation for decades and recently helped lead a significant investment in a forestry business in Huu-ay-aht .By Resource Works

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A perspective from the company on the frontline – a conversation with Teal Jones’ Conrad Browne 42:46

2+ y ago42:46

42:46

On this week’s show ForestWorks’ speaks with Conrad Browne, Teal Jones’ director of Indigenous Partnership and Strategic Relations. Conrad brings us an important perspective on the year of protests on southern Vancouver Island – the company, the logging, the First Nations, and the misinformation. Teal Jones is a value-added manufacturer that employ…

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The labour perspective - a conversation with USW leaders 21:36

2+ y ago21:36

21:36

The United Steelworkers Union has played a key role in BC forestry, representing thousands of workers across the industry. This week, we are joined by local union leaders Jeff Bromley and Brian Butler.By Resource Works

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Land management’s role in raging forest fire seasons – a conversation with RPF Murray Wilson 48:58

2+ y ago48:58

48:58

In this edition of ForestWorks host, Stewart Muir sits down with veteran Registered Professional Forester Murray Wilson to speak about the role historical forest management is playing in worsening forest fire seasons and the changes that could help. In recent years BC’s forest fires have pushed more carbon into the atmosphere than all other sources…

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Standing up for BC forestry - Charlie Rensby 22:58

2+ y ago22:58

22:58

Charlie Rensby is a Village of Burns Lake Councillor and has worked with Stand UP BC Forestry to organize rallies in support of responsible forestry in the province. Join us this week as we talk about advocating for the interior forestry sector.By Resource Works

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The reality of the forestry industry in Nanaimo and on Vancouver Island, with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog 50:48

2+ y ago50:48

50:48

ForestWorks spoke with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog about forestry’s role in his community, and the controversy surrounding this industry on Vancouver Island. Mayor Krog has been steeped in these issues for decades, both as a provincial MLA and now mayor of what really is a forestry community. Even if that’s perhaps not widely recognized by all – we’…

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Standing on the stump - a conversation with David Elstone 22:00

2+ y ago22:00

22:00

This week ForestWorks is joined by David Elstone - forester; past executive director of the Truck Loggers; and editor of View from the Stump, a monthly newsletter providing a grassroots perspective on forestry in BC.By Resource Works

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The growing voice of grassroots forestry workers, with Carl Sweet 41:05

2+ y ago41:05

41:05

In this week's episode of ForestWorks host Stewart Muir speaks with Carl Sweet, director of the BC Forestry Alliance and a forestry equipment salesperson in Campbell River. They discuss the swelling voice of grassroots forestry workers, including those in the supporting indirect jobs like his. Guest: Carl Sweet Host: Stewart Muir Premier John Horga…

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Forestry in municipal politics - a conversation with Brian Frenkel 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

23:58

This week we speak with Vanderhoof councillor and UBCM immediate past president Brian Frenkel. Councillor Frenkel has worked in forest and environmental consulting for 35 years, and serves on the province’s Mass Timber Advisory Council.By Resource Works

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Doing it better, doing it right: A professional forester speaks out (with Nicola Dickson) 28:31

2+ y ago28:31

28:31

ForestWorks delves below the rhetoric to get to the real facts of this important industry through conversation with people who really know their stuff. In this episode host Stewart Muir speaks to Nicola Dickson, a consulting Registered Professional Forester currently practicing in the Nanaimo area, with experience in both the coastal and interior f…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Stewart Muir Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Eco Innovators:

Stewart Muir

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ForestWorks

Resource Works

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FNLNGA's Leadership Showcase Podcast Series

First Nations LNG Alliance

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"Ged McLean" 43:14

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"Vikramaditya Yadav" 46:26

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"Ian MacGregor" 40:18

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Counting old growth – the science of informing forestry policy with the facts. A conversation with forester Cam Brown. 41:07

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The impacts of forestry policy on investment - a conversation with consultant Russ Taylor. 42:24

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Reconciliation needs work from all 21:57

1
The forest hugger – a conversation about responsible forestry, wood products, and education with Kathy Abusow 40:36

1
Challenges for Indigenous youth 34:26

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The premier and professor – Mike Harcourt and John Innes on ForestWorks 40:43

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LNG on the Road to Reconciliation 42:05

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The Road to Reconciliation 29:53

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Large and small, BC muni’s are forest towns – a conversation with Port McNeill Mayor Gaby Wickstrom and Vancouver City Councillor Lisa Dominato 40:25

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Forestry’s grassroots – a conversation with Tamara Meggitt 41:53

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First Nations prosperity and sustainability through forestry – a conversations with Dallas Smith 43:58

1
Provincial forestry policy and politics - a conversation with veteran politician Leonard Krog 43:27

1
A rural politician pushing back – a conversation with CRD director Mike Hicks. 42:03

1
Not just logging – a discussion of downstream impacts and forestry regulation with RPF and former head of the Truck Loggers Jim Girvan 43:00

1
A life in forestry 22:39

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The modern science of forestry - a conversation with researcher Gary Bull, UBC professor of forestry. 42:47

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Fisherman, logger…First Nations Chief 33:27

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A perspective from the company on the frontline – a conversation with Teal Jones’ Conrad Browne 42:46

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The labour perspective - a conversation with USW leaders 21:36

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Land management’s role in raging forest fire seasons – a conversation with RPF Murray Wilson 48:58

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Standing up for BC forestry - Charlie Rensby 22:58

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The reality of the forestry industry in Nanaimo and on Vancouver Island, with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog 50:48

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Standing on the stump - a conversation with David Elstone 22:00

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The growing voice of grassroots forestry workers, with Carl Sweet 41:05

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Forestry in municipal politics - a conversation with Brian Frenkel 23:58

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Doing it better, doing it right: A professional forester speaks out (with Nicola Dickson) 28:31

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