Carney Wants U.S. AI Data Centres with No Binding Regulation, Privatization, PLUS The Better Ideas Show from The Energy Mix

Carney Wants U.S. AI Data Centres with No Binding Regulation, Privatization, PLUS The Better Ideas Show from The Energy Mix

Author: Sierra Club Canada September 15, 2026 Duration: 55:29
In our last podcast episode we covered how the PM wants to sell off public assets to the 1% (including the U.S, 1%) at his Canada Investment Summit and how you can take action: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-investment-summit-assets/ We’re starting this week’s podcast with a read of our recent newsletter on how the only coherent plan the Federal Government has presented so far is one to de-regulate and privatize. There's also a list of recent news coverage of Sierra Club Canada by CBC News,...

Produced by Sierra Club Canada, The Environment in Canada Podcast digs into the stories and policies shaping our natural world. This isn't just a theoretical discussion; it's a grounded look at the intersection of ecology, economy, and community action across the country. You'll hear conversations that connect the dots between climate change impacts in our own backyards and global biodiversity loss, examining everything from local pollution challenges to the national shift toward renewable energy. The dialogue often ventures into how democratic processes influence environmental outcomes and explores the growing legal and ethical concept of the Rights of Nature. Each episode is built to inform and empower, offering a clear-eyed perspective on both the problems and the tangible solutions emerging from Canadian communities, businesses, and advocacy. By focusing on these interconnected themes, the podcast provides a crucial resource for anyone wanting to understand the full scope of environmental issues today. Weaving together news, science, and politics, this series goes beyond headlines to foster a deeper comprehension of our relationship with the land and water. Listening means engaging with the critical debates that will define Canada's ecological future, all through the trusted lens of one of the nation's most established environmental voices. The aim is to leave you not just better informed, but equipped with the context needed to participate meaningfully in the ongoing conversation about protection and sustainability.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 50

The Environment in Canada Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Digital & Energy Sovereignty with Paris Marx of Tech Won't Save Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:45
Conor talks with Paris Marx of the Tech Won't Save Us Podcast about digital and energy sovereignty in Canada in the face of U.S. aggression - including tips for your personal digital sovereignty to get off U.S. tech - an…
No Safe Level: Lead, Industry Influence, and What We Can Do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:07
Melody Li speaks with Dr. Bruce Lanphear, a physician and public health scientist whose research has reshaped how we understand the health effects of low-level chemicals such as lead, air pollution, fluoride, and pestici…
Anti-gaz de schiste du N.-B. avec Denise Melanson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
Anti-gaz de schiste du N.-B. : représentant les Néo-Brunswickois(es) préoccupés par notre avenir. Envoyez-nous vos questions pour le podcast à info@sierraclub.ca Et n'oubliez pas de passer à l'action ! Veuillez noter : L…
Kebaowek First Nation Rallies Against Nuclear Waste Megadump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:14
Conor talks with Ole Hendrickson, the Chair of Sierra Club Canada’s Conservation Committee and a columnist among many other roles, about the ongoing fight to to defend the Kichi Sibi / Ottawa River and our watershed from…