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In Over My Head

Michael is on a quest to get his environmental footprint as low as humanly possible, so he built his own off-grid tiny house. But he doesn’t know if all the downsizing and minimizing make a difference. He feels in over his head! It’s time to bring in the experts. Join Michael as he sits down with scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts to figure out how to effectively reduce his footprint, while also exploring the bigger questions around sustainability and the good

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27:25

Transportation Part 4: Trains

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2022/01/09

Michael talks all about rail travel with Dr. Gnanapragasam. They discuss alternatives to diesel power including hydrogen and battery power. They touch on biofuels, and how our personal actions can lower emissions.

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23:54

Transportation Part 3: Planes

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2022/01/09

Michael and Professor Zingg discuss the impact flight has on greenhouse gas emissions, plane design, biofuels, and other areas of emissions to focus on. They cover renewable sources of power for aviation, long vs medium-range flights, investment in R & D, airlines and green marketing, and how you can get involved in making flight more environmentally friendly.

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30:59

Transportation Part 2: Electric Cars

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2022/01/09

In this episode, Michael talks to Dr. Alex Milovanoff, a researcher in the School of Environmental Engineering at the University of Torontoabout electric vehicles. They discuss their pros and cons, and how much of an environmental impact they have, and how they perform winter. They also cover hybrid vehicles, and how other solutions can contribute to lowering our emissions when it comes to transportation. They touch on the other effects of pollution from transportation, from air quality to

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22:29

Transportation Part 1: Biking, Walking & Rolling

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2022/01/09

Michael talks with Gideon Forman, the Climate Change and Transportation Policy Analyst for the David Suzuki Foundation about how walking, rolling and biking lower our environmental impact. They cover cycling safety, infrastructure, the economic case for biking, the mental and physical benefits of active transportation, and how to get your municipality to make active transportation more accessible in your city. They also touch on the work the David Suzuki Foundation does.

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1:41

In Over My Head: Transportation Trailer

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2021/12/22

Michael explores the world of transportation. He sits down with experts from across the country to discuss how to reduce our environmental impact when it comes to planes, trains, automobiles, and so much more.

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22:53

My Hometown Part 6: Nothin' But Sunshine

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2021/11/12

Former Vice-Chair of Environment Lethbridge and Master Electrician, Bryce Allred, educates Michael about all things solar. From installation and the average cost, to why solar isn't always the answer. They talk about how southern Alberta is the sixth-best solar resource on the planet and various solar projects in the region. Lastly, Bryce touches on how he got into renewables, and why reducing consumption is the key to any renewable energy.

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20:53

My Hometown Part 5: Sustainable Living

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2021/11/12

Michael speaks with Mandy Sandbach, President of Lethbridge Sustainable Living Association, about ways in which folks in cities can incorporate permaculture into their lives. They touch on the history and principles of permaculture. Mandy discusses permaculture in an urban setting and using simpler technologies that we can use that more sense costs, less money, use fewer resources. She shares with Michael how to create community where you live. Lastly, they touch on Lethbridge sustainable

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20:45

My Hometown Part 4: Good To The Last Drop

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2021/11/12

Michael talks with Shannon Frank, Executive Director of the Oldman Watershed Council, about water conservation. They get into knowing the watershed that you live in and how that affects water conservation, municipal use of water versus agricultural use. Shannon educates Michael on stormwater runoff, xeriscaping, the importance of biodiversity, as well as water quality monitoring studies, resources for the public, and how everyone can do their part to protect our water.

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25:51

My Hometown Part 3: Listening to Nature

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2021/11/12

John Chief Calf, Coordinator of Indigenous Education for Lethbridge School District 51, takes Michael on a journey to learn about Indigenous understandings of the environment. He talks about his upbringing, the inclusion of Indigenous content in the educational curriculum, and how meaningful conversations between cultures can make a difference towards climate change.

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40:31

My Hometown Part 2: Voting For Change

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2021/11/12

Former Minister of Environment & Parks, and former Minister Responsible for Climate Change Office, Shannon Phillips, discusses with Michael the role of government in combating climate change. They get into regulatory solutions, policy, phasing out non-renewable energy, and deployable technology. She also discusses the economic case for renewable energy and setting the climate policy, which the Obama white house adopted and brought on the lowest cost renewables in Canadian history

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25:29

My Hometown Part 1: Tiny House Big Impact?

In Over My Head ·

2021/11/12

Michael chats with Executive Director of Environment Lethbridge, Kathleen Sheppard, about how downsizing affects our environmental footprint. They talk about the effectiveness of energy-efficient appliances, the unexpected benefits of going “Tiny”, and how small changes in your home can add up to a big environmental impact. They also discuss various initiatives from Environment Lethbridge including the small business energy efficiency program, seedy Saturday, and Reuse Rendezvous. Lastly,

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In Over My Head Trailer

In Over My Head ·

2021/10/22

Building an off-grid Tiny House, and doing everything possible to lower his environmental footprint wasn't enough for Michael to save the planet. Time to bring in the experts.

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