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

Geothermal Potential of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells with Mohammad Zolafgharroshan

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/


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

"South America Is Drying Up"
By Meghie Rodrigues
Published on Eos.org on 6 November 2024

Audio recording by Emily Dieckman

South America Is Drying Up

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

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

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

Soil Health, Biochar and the Changing Climate with Yuge Bai

If you have owned or stayed at a cabin or lake house anywhere in the province, chances are you’ve visited one of Alberta most unique municipalities, the summer village. Due to their small and impermanent populations, these communities face unique land use and planning challenges. 

Join professional planner, Craig Thomas, to learn more about planning challenges in summer villages.

For more information check out these resources:

Rights intrusion and land use planning inequalities in Alberta’s summer villages: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02697459.2024.2358280

Municipal Boundary Battles: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-land-institute/research/municipal-annexations-in-alberta-good-bad-or-inevitable.html

Land Use Planning Challenges in Alberta’s Summer Villages with Craig Thomas

Forest fires, drought and flooding are among the many climate impacts experienced by communities all across Alberta. Local planners face the constant challenge of creating effective adaptation strategies, but when should communities consider relocation and how do we plan for it?

For more information check out these resources:

Local planning for climate induced relocation: A systematic review https://tinyurl.com/reloctnali

Understanding risk communication in Alberta’s municipalities: https://tinyurl.com/riskcomali

Planning for Climate Induced Relocation with Nicole Bonnett

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Restrictive Covenants in British Columbia: A Complete Guide

Suburban areas have large amounts of green space and concrete that contribute to urban heat island effects. Find out the benefits of transforming these spaces into ecosystems for native pollinators!

Join Oscar Zapata and Ana Hidalgo to learn about ecosystem services from native pollinator gardens!

For more information check out these resources:

Transforming suburban areas: A marketplace for urban ecosystem services 
https://tinyurl.com/nativpollgardens

Pollinator plants catalogue - Native species in the Prairies: https://research-groups.usask.ca/urban-ecoservices/documents/pollinators-catalogue.pdf

Native Pollinator Gardens as Suburban Ecosystems with Oscar Zapata and Ana Hidalgo

Trevor Roark, Executive Director of "1000 Friends of Wisconsin" and Sharon Johnson, Lead Organizer of "Madison for More Neighbors Campaign", discuss efforts for sustainable land use, transportation equity, increasing housing density, and zoning reform, all with the goal to create a comprehensive land use planning and affordable housing.

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