Highlights and Feedback WANTED for "The Impacts of Resource Extraction" (Season 2, Episode 10)
with Dr. Younis Alila, David Mayhood, and Jason Unger
Please watch, like, and share these short reels from myself (Jenny), David, Younes, and Jason highlighting the impacts of the fossil fuel, gravel mining, and clearcut logging industries, as well as gaps in Alberta law to protect Water in Southern Alberta, respectively.
Season 2, Episode 10 is the second conversation of a podcast mini-series on Water in Southern Alberta focused on The Impacts of Resource Extraction. Co-host Bob Morrison and I are joined by experts Dave Mayhood, an aquatic ecologist; Dr. Younes Alila, a professor specializing in forest hydrology; and Jason Unger, executive director at the Environmental Law Centre. Key topics include the ecological effects of gravel extraction, the hydrological impacts of clear-cut logging, the pollutive and destructive uses of freshwater in oil and gas development, and the legal frameworks surrounding water management. The conversation highlights the need for regulatory innovation, cumulative effects analysis, and the importance of federal intervention in environmental protection. The podcast encourages listeners to find common ground and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of water and resource management.
Find the full episode and transcript of Season 2, Episode 10 under The Gravity Well Podcast with Jenny Yeremiy. Please watch, like, share and provide highlights (time time stamp and brief description of the point made) that I missed.