Sustainability Speakers Series

The Sustainability Speakers Series is a monthly event hosted by Saskatchewan Environmental Society volunteers and the Saskatoon Public Library. These free, in-person events are held in the Auditorium of Cliff Wright Library (located in the Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Drive). You can also watch recordings of previous presentations on the Saskatoon Public Library’s YouTube page.

September 24 / 7PM
Get these species out of my lawn: Invasive grasses, biodiversity, and grassland restoration

Invasive forage and horticultural grasses such as Smooth Brome and Kentucky Bluegrass are some of the most significant threats to remnant native grasslands. Dr. Eric Lamb of the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan will discuss why these species are such a problem and how they can be controlled. Co-presented with Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

October 22 / 7PM
How much should the Saskatchewan government subsidize the oil industry?

What is an appropriate level of public support and subsidy for an industry that must be phased out if we are to maintain a habitable planet? Dr. Emily Eaton will give an overview of the various ways that the Saskatchewan government supports and subsidizes its oil and gas industry and suggest ways to correct its course in line with the Paris climate agreement.

November 26 / 7PM
SMR—Spending Money Recklessly—in Saskatchewan and in Canada

Gordon Edwards of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility will discuss the legacy of nuclear power, its threat to global security, and answer several important questions: Is nuclear thriving? Is it clean? Safe? Dependable? What about fast? Affordable? Sustainable? What are the alternatives?