Hydroelectric Controversy in Newfoundland and the Arctic Carbon Bomb

Program Title: Terra Informa - Season 8, Episode 39 - Lower Churchill Dam & the Dangers of Melting Permifrost
Description: Proponents of the proposed Lower Churchill Dam say it will create jobs and provide electricity that’s free of carbon for generations to come. But not everyone is convinced. Today two Newfoundlanders who are fighting the project tell us why they want nothing to do with it. Researcher Craig Tweedie explains the risk of melting permifrost further fueling global warming. Plus, we explore mycoremediation, the use of fungi to break down chemical contaminants in the environment.

Host(s): Andy Read
Featured Speakers/Guests: Chris Montague - President of the Labrador Métis Nation; Roberta Frampton Benefiel - Vice President of Grand RiverKeeper Labrador; Dr. Craig Tweedie - University of Texas;

Credits: A production of CJSR Radio in Edmonton, Alberta.

Contributors: Dana Harper, Tasneem Karbani, Brett Tegart, David Kaczan, Rebekah Rooney, and Steve Andersen

Producer: Steve Andersen

Comments: Terra Informa can be reached by emailing terra@cjsr.com.