Episode 6

A Century of Change: How land use has altered Alberta’s natural areas

Over the past century, Alberta's natural spaces have changed drastically. We've converted spaces like grasslands into urban centres, wetlands into agricultural areas, and so much more. And while we need to change natural spaces to meet our society's growing needs, there's often a more sustainable way to do it.

In this episode, Bri chats with Jennifer Janzen and Jana Vamosi to discuss how land use has changed Alberta’s natural areas over the past 100 years, the impact it’s had on the environment, and how we can reduce that impact as our population continues to grow.

Want to learn more about how Alberta's natural spaces are changing? Check out the Alberta Tomorrow Simulator! https://www.simulator.albertatomorrow.ca/

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What On EARTH Can We Do?
Join us as we chat with Alberta's environmental leaders to unpack environmental topics and figure out what on earth we can do to take action against climate change and protect our environment!

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Alberta Emerald Foundation

The Alberta Emerald Foundation is a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives.

Through our educational narratives and celebration of Alberta’s environmental leaders, we’re building a future where all Albertans advance environmental excellence where they live, work, and play