POPULARITY
There is simply not enough money to remediate Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater. How do you develop an effective remediation strategy and what new technologies are in development to respond to today's challenges? Wood experts provide a better understanding of ongoing research and development and the future of PFAS remediation. This episode features:Nathan Hagelin, Global Technical Expert Network Director (Portland, Maine)Marc Soellner, Europe PFAS lead (Nuremberg, Germany)Bill Malyk, Global PFAS Water Treatment Lead (Cambridge, Ontario)To connect with our guests and explore related insights, subscribe to The Wood Podcast at www.woodplc.com/podcast.Nathan Hagelin, Global Technical Expert Network DirectorA senior advisor to Wood's emerging contaminants program, Nathan identifies partnerships, smarter strategies, and innovative technologies to advance our solutions. He currently leads a project investigating an innovative treatment train to remove and destroy PFAS from groundwater and drinking water. Nathan is based in Portland, Maine.Marc Soellner, Europe PFAS leadAs a chemist and environmental scientist, Marc brings his passion for soil and groundwater remediation to the PFAS challenge advising on treatment solutions for sites across Europe. Marc is based in Nuremberg.Bill Malyk, Global PFAS Water Treatment Lead A leader in wastewater treatment, Bill is spearheading initiatives to advance treatment technologies and strategies to address PFAS in wastewater. Advising clients on design and process solutions across Canada, the US, Europe, India and China, Bill is based in Cambridge, Ontario. To connect with our guests and explore related insights, subscribe to The Wood Podcast at www.woodplc.com/podcast.
Did you know that Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote most of her books while living in the town of Leaskdale, Ontario? To learn more we spoke to Barbara Pratt of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario.
With multiple environmental crises, from extreme weather to biodiversity loss, coming home to roost, interest in building ecologically sustainable communities is on the rise. But what do truly sustainable communities look like and how we can go about building them, especially in rural Ontario?To answer these and related questions we’re joined on the next episode of Planet Haliburton by Sustainability Consultant Karen Farbridge, former community activist, long-time municipal councillor and three-time mayor of the City of Guelph.Show Notes: https://canoefm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Karen-Farbridge-Interview-Resource-List.pdf
With Doug Ford’s election as Ontario’s new Premier on June 7th, public policy on climate change has been thrown into disarray. While Ford claims to be a carbon tax denier and not a climate change denier, the first official act of his new cabinet was to kill the previous government’s entire cap and trade system for putting both limits and a price on carbon pollution.What are the implications of these changes at the provincial level for climate change planning by municipal governments in Ontario?To discuss why local climate change planning is more urgent than ever and how municipalities can share information and expertise, we’re joined by Brian Kelly, the Manager of Sustainability for the Regional Municipality of Durham.Show Notes: https://canoefm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Background-Resources-for-Planet-Haliburton-July-30-2018.pdf
Is orange the new white? Which wines pair best with meatless burgers? How do you keep your wines cool in the summer heat? I'd love for you to share your questions or comments with me. You can do that in the comments on the show notes post or email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com. Enjoy! Highlights Are orange wines a fad or here to stay? Which wines to pair with the new meatless burgers? How do you keep your wines cool in the summer heat, especially when dining outdoors? How is orange wine made? What are the specifications and requirements for Canadian orange wine? Who makes orange wines in Ontario? To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.