Ep. 149: Policy Should Be Based on Facts, not Emotional Appeal

EnvironmentMining and oil
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Blair King, scientist

Blair King is an earth scientist who specializes in environmental remediation.

He speaks out on a range of resource-based issues. He appreciates that emotional appeals are extremely compelling and he understands why we all want to rally around a good story.

King, however, worries we're making complicated policy and land use decisions based on emotion and sidelining the facts. That's why he decided to speak up. Look for him on any social media platform, where he freely shares his insights into a variety of issues that include energy transition, Kinder Morgan and Site C. He has his fans and detractors.

 
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