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Episode 30 – Science and Sips: A Cider-Maker’s Story w/ Hallee Fried

Episode 30 – Science and Sips: A Cider-Maker’s Story w/ Hallee Fried

by Web Admin | Sep 16, 2024 | Podcast

Owner of Farmstrong Cider Company, Hallee Fried shares her story of how she got into cider-making, and the labour of love that goes into the craft. She also talks about the challenges faced in the industry, including the impacts of climate change and labour shortages.

Episode 29 – Climate Change Series: Exploring Ecology w/ Dr. Diane Srivastava

Episode 29 – Climate Change Series: Exploring Ecology w/ Dr. Diane Srivastava

by Web Admin | Aug 19, 2024 | Podcast

Dr. Srivastave talks about what drove her curiosity to learn more about the way various species interact with each other and the impact climate change has when researching and gathering data. 

Episode 28 – Climate Change Series: Combatting environmental racism and injustices w/ Dr. Ingrid Waldron

Episode 28 – Climate Change Series: Combatting environmental racism and injustices w/ Dr. Ingrid Waldron

by Web Admin | Jul 15, 2024 | Podcast

Dr. Ingrid Waldron talks about how her sociology background has helped her become a highly influential figure in Canada’s environmental sector.

Episode 27 – Climate Change Series: From flames to forecasts w/ Jen Beverly

Episode 27 – Climate Change Series: From flames to forecasts w/ Jen Beverly

by Web Admin | Jun 17, 2024 | Podcast

Jen talks about what drew her to firefighting and wildfire research in our conversation. She also discusses how climate change impacts researchers’ ability to track trends and make forecasts.

Episode 16 –  Managing wildfires through Indigenous-led research w/ Sarah Dickson-Hoyle

Episode 16 – Managing wildfires through Indigenous-led research w/ Sarah Dickson-Hoyle

by Web Admin | Jul 11, 2023 | Podcast

This episode Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, a post-doctoral researcher at UBC working iwth the Secwepemcúl’ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society, joins us to talk about the importance of collaborating and working with Indigenous people for wildfire preparation, management, and restoration.

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