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EcoFactors

EcoFactors

By: Atlantic Wildlife Institute
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Summary

Welcome to EcoFactors - a podcast from the Atlantic Wildlife Institute on Canada's east coast. We sit down with the people doing the real work — and the communities pushing back against development that doesn't make sense for us or those we share the environment with. We are united with our guests from everywhere in honest conversations about what it actually takes to protect the earth that we call home.Atlantic Wildlife Institute Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Seniors for Climate Tantramar - Advocacy at Any Age
    May 8 2026

    This episode features Penny Mott and Meredith Fisher from Seniors for Climate Tantramar, discussing their grassroots activism against the proposed 500 MW gas plant in Tantramar Marshes, New Brunswick Canada. They share insights on community organizing, climate action strategies, and the importance of senior voices in environmental advocacy.

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    50 mins
  • Economic Challenges of RIGS Gas Plant
    Apr 21 2026

    In this insightful interview, Gregor MacAskill discusses the economic challenges and opportunities facing New Brunswick, focusing on the flow of billions of dollars and strategies to retain wealth within the province.

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    40 mins
  • Understanding Corporate Power and Environmental Justice: Insights from JP Sapinski
    Mar 15 2026

    Ever wonder how corporate power impacts our environment? 🌍 Let’s dive in. Tag someone who needs to hear this! In today’s episode, we explore the critical intersection of academia and environmental activism. Professor JP Sapinski shares his journey from student to educator at the Université de Moncton, where he’s dedicated to studying the structures of corporate power and its environmental implications. He candidly reflects on how understanding these systems can empower grassroots movements against projects like the controversial gas plant in New Brunswick. It’s a powerful reminder that the battle against corporate interests is not just about policy; it’s about community, health, and our planet’s future. What’s your take on the role of academia in environmental justice? Let’s keep the conversation going! Full episode - link in bio #EcoFactors #EnvironmentalJustice #CorporatePower #AcademicActivism #ProtectOurPlanet

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    48 mins
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