Water Licencing and Drought In Alberta with Lorraine Nicol

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HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Learn More: Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT…

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As Alberta faces drought, how do we work with water licence holders to ensure Albertans have access to water? Find out more from our latest podcast episode with Lorraine Nicol. For more information check out these resources: Priority? Licence transfers? Here's how Alberta's water system works: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/priority-licence-transfers-here-s-how-alberta-s-water-system-works-drought-1.7115044 Municipal Development and Alberta's Water Management Framework (PDF)(on pg 27): https://www.albertaplanners.com/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/files/PlanNW_Fall2017_WaterIssue_WEB.pdf Modeling Sustainable Land and Water Policy in Alberta’s Irrigation Sector: https://www.albertalandinstitute.ca/research/research-projects/project/Alberta-irrigation-sustainable-land-and-water-policy Alberta government Water for Life strategy: https://www.alberta.ca/water-for-life-strategy

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Water Licencing and Drought In Alberta with Lorraine Nicol

Land Use Podcast

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Soil Health, Biochar and the Changing Climate with Yuge Bai 45:18

24 дня назад45:18

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Studies have revealed that soil and all of the complex systems that exist within the soil are being altered by our changing climate. This, in turn, is affecting our ability to grow crops and provide food security for our growing populations. Join the Alberta Land Institute for the first ever live episode of the Land Use Podcast where postdoctoral researcher, Yuge Bai, will discuss how biochar may be able to improve soil health in Alberta under future climate conditions. For more information check out these resources: Soil Health: Policy, Science, and Law in Action: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-land-institute/research/soil-health-policy-science-and-law-in-action.html Climate Change and Soil Dynamics: Effects on Soil Microbes and Fertility of Soil: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128164839000037 Evaluation of the Use of Sewage Sludge Biochar as a Soil Amendment—A Review: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/9/5309…

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Golf Courses as Land Use in Edmonton’s River Valley with Arshdeep Kaur and Damian Collins 21:57

13 weeks назад21:57

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Edmonton’s iconic river valley is home to multiple golf courses, but are these exclusive green spaces the best use of this land? How do golf courses intersect with biodiversity preservation and water conservation? Learn about golf courses as land use in Edmonton with the University of Alberta’s Arshdeep Kaur and Damian Collins. For more information check out these resources: Golf as Land Use: The Case of Edmonton, Alberta https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/e22a6925-51b2-46b3-9d12-944b58f7b58f Opinion: Golf courses aren't a fair way to use Edmonton's river valley https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-golf-courses-arent-a-fair-way-to-use-edmontons-river-valley…

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Public Acceptance of Cross Border Carbon Capture and Storage with Sven Anders 22:06

17 weeks назад22:06

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Carbon capture and storage is an effective tool in the global effort to mitigate climate change, but many feel this technology is controversial. How does the public feel about cross-border transport and storage of carbon? Cross-border CO2 transport decreases public acceptance of carbon capture and storage https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-024-02023-0 NORSAR Ensure- Effective monitoring of long-term site stability for transparent carbon capture and storage hazard assessment. https://ensure.norsar.no/…

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Geothermal Potential of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells with Mohammad Zolafgharroshan 27:20

22 weeks назад27:20

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Across Canada there are 400 thousand abandoned oil and gas wells with over 172 thousand of those in Alberta. With Provincial campaigns yielding underwhelming results, and the high cost of remediation, it’s worth considering other uses for these wells. Join Mohammad Zolfagharroshan from McGill University to discuss the geothermal energy potential from abandoned oil and gas wells in Alberta on the latest episode of the Land Use Podcast. For more information check out these resources: Assessment of geothermal energy potential from abandoned oil and gas wells in Alberta, Canada https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261924014867 Oil and gas liabilities management (Government of Alberta) https://www.alberta.ca/oil-and-gas-liabilities-management…

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Annexation and Amalgamation in Alberta with Sandeep Agrawal 19:09

25 weeks назад19:09

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Municipal boundary adjustments like amalgamation and annexation can have a significant impact on municipalities. So why do these boundary adjustments happen? Join Sandeep Agrawal to discuss the recently released book “Municipal Boundary Battles” and learn about the motivations behind boundary adjustments and how municipalities are affected. For more information check out these resources: Municipal Boundary Battles https://ualbertapress.ca/9781772127454/municipal-boundary-battles/ Land annexation in Alberta: what you need to know https://www.ualberta.ca/en/science/news/2018/november/annexation-in-alberta.html…

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How Urban Farms Benefit Communities with Kevin Jones 24:04

38 weeks назад24:04

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Urban farms have a number of environmental benefits and have often been discussed as solutions to food security issues, but there is another, less discussed benefit: community building! Find out more from the latest episode of the Land Use Podcast.

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Political Polarization of Perspectives on Wind Power with John Parkins 28:24

43 weeks назад28:24

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With a 2050 net-zero goal on the horizon, Alberta is going to have to turn to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. But how do landowners feel about the development of wind power? Are these perspectives connected to political affiliation? Learn more from our latest podcast episode with John Parkins. For more information check out these resources: Unraveling the link between political polarization and wind energy perspectives: Insights from a survey of agricultural landowners in Alberta, Canada: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0958305X231199150 Assessing motivations and barriers to renewable energy development: Insights from a survey of municipal decision-makers in Alberta, Canada: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484723007680 Renewable energy developments in Alberta to face strict new rules: https://www.cbc.ca/news/can…

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Water Licencing and Drought In Alberta with Lorraine Nicol 32:15

48 weeks назад32:15

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The Carbon Footprint of High Latitude Neighbourhoods with Nilusha Welegedara 23:04

52 weeks назад23:04

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An increase in greenhouse gasses is the main culprit of climate change around the globe with 50 to 60 per cent of emissions being produced by cities. Find out more about how neighbourhood carbon emissions are contributing in this podcast episode with Nilusha Welegedara. For more information check out these resources: Household energy-related carbon footprint in residential neighbourhoods in high-latitude cities: A case of Edmonton in Canada https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670723007084 Exploring spatiotemporal changes of the urban heat Island effect in high-latitude cities at a neighbourhood level: A case of Edmonton, Canada https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670723000148 Variations in direct greenhouse gas emissions across neighbourhoods: A case of Edmonton in Canada https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010021002900 What does neighbourhood climate action look like? A scoping literature review https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-022-00009-2…

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Soil Health for Urban Growers 15:38

1 year назад15:38

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Healthy soils are essential for food production, so how can you protect soil health in your garden? Learn about the basics of soil health in this episode based on the “Community Resource Guide: Sustainable Healthy Soils in Alberta” by Sukhwinder Singh, research funded in part by AREF. For more information on soil health check out these resources: Community Resource Guide: Sustainable Healthy Soils in Alberta https://www.albertalandinstitute.ca/public/download/files/229346 Soil Health Workshop report https://www.albertalandinstitute.ca/public/download/files/229352…

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Soil Health in Alberta with Sukhwinder Singh 23:50

1 year назад23:50

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Why should soil health matter to you? Come learn about soil health in Alberta with Sukhwinder Singh! We talk about the state of soil health in Alberta and Canada and how policy could be used to protect soil health. For more information on soil health check out these resources: Community Resource Guide: Sustainable Healthy Soils in Alberta https://www.albertalandinstitute.ca/public/download/files/229346 Soil Health Workshop report https://www.albertalandinstitute.ca/public/download/files/229352 Soil Erosion Risk Indicator (Government of Canada) https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/environment/resource-management/indicators/soil-erosion-risk-indicator…

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Equity In Zoning with Sandeep Agrawal 17:27

1 year назад17:27

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Curious about what kind of research went into the City of Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw Renewal? Sandeep Agrawal talks about how his research informed the new bylaw’s equitable approach to zoning. For more information on the zoning bylaw renewal check out these resources: Assessing inequity in zoning bylaw: a case of Edmonton, Canada https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/ZoningBylaw_ThroughLensofEquity_Report.pdf?cb=1701372302 City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw document library https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/zoning-bylaw-renewal-studies-reports Edmonton's New Zoning Bylaw https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/zoning-bylaw-renewal Making Space Podcast https://transforming.edmonton.ca/msp/…

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Edmonton's Zoning Bylaw Renewal with Trevor Illingworth 28:00

1 year назад28:00

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EPISODE 3- WE'RE BACK! What's the deal with Edmonton's Zoning bylaw renewal? Join ALI's Aysha Wu and City of Edmonton City Planner Trevor Illingworth to learn all about zoning, the bylaw renewal and what's next for zoning in Edmonton. For more information on the zoning bylaw renewal check out these resources: Bylaw Renewal Library https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/zoning-bylaw-renewal-studies-reports Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/zoning-bylaw-renewal City Plan https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_vision_and_strategic_plan/city-plan Making Space Podcast https://transforming.edmonton.ca/msp/…

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Agricultural Land and Development with Brent Swallow 32:25

7 years назад32:25

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How to grow and protect agricultural land in Alberta. Hosted by ALI Communications Coordinator Evan Menzies with Dr. Brent Swallow from the University of Alberta. Dr. Swallow was a co-PI on a recently released report through the Alberta Land Institute, which estimated the economic impact of agricultural land fragmentation and conversion in Alberta.…

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Property Rights 27:20

7 years назад27:20