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Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 9: ReportingYou can head back down the Pier to the Williams Cafe. This final episode covers one-third of the key stack watching mantra of: observe, document, and report. You have many options of how to report any dangerous emissions you might see. Tune into learn how to do so. Thank you for stack watching with us today. ➤ Episode Resources & NotesMinistry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MoE) Hamilton District Office: 905-521-7650MoE 24/7 Spills Action Center: 1-866-663-8477Email your photos to: moe.tips@ene.gov.on.ca2022-08-1105 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 8: Expert Stack WatchingExperts only! Beginner stack watchers can feel free to skip this episode and head to the final episode. But if you have engaged many times in stack watching, tune in to get some information on how to detect white particulate emissions in this quick episode.And - before you head back down the Pier, be sure to take a photo or selfie with visible industry. Then, we'd love it if you tagged us on Twitter @EnvHamilton / used the hashtag #StackWatchingHamOnt to share your experience today!➤ CreditsCreated and hosted by Adeola Egbeyemi2022-08-1102 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 7: Bearing WitnessIn a special mid-series episode, executive director Lynda sits down with summer 2022 intern Adeola to hold a conversation about the importance of bearing witness. While political and environmental, stack watching could and maybe should be one other thing: emotional. This episode can be listened to on the right side of the Landing.*Please note some audio adjustments may be needed from 3:00-4:00. Thank you.And - before you head back down the Pier, be sure to take a photo or selfie with visible industry. Then, we'd love it if you tagged us on Twitter...2022-08-1105 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 6: Agricultural EmissionsWe suggest moving to the right of the Landing. This episode continues to describe Hamilton's industrial skyline, covering details about both the basic oxygen furnace area and emissions from grain storage stacks. Need help detecting the basic oxygen furnace? Click here for an image of its shape: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kPj4R3mLzFAcrN85RgGoZu4_MwDMfaqa/view?usp=sharing➤ CreditsCreated and hosted by Adeola EgbeyemiEdited by Adeola EgbeyemiKeynote Speaker: Lynda LukasikTheme music by Brody Robinmeyer➤ Support UsPlease listen, follow, and rate...2022-08-1104 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 5: The Landing (Stack Watching 101)If you have reached The Landing, buckle up for a lengthier episode, and please continue on to episode 5. This episode covers three topics: 00:00 - 06:02 : Background information on the two key industrial players in Hamilton—ArcelorMittal Dofasco and Stelco06:02 - 08:04 : What a dangerous emission from their stacks looks like (Stack Watching 101!)08:04 - end : A breakdown of the industrial skyline that you're looking at➤ CreditsCreated and hosted by Adeola EgbeyemiEdited by Adeola EgbeyemiKeynote Speaker: Lynda LukasikTheme music by Brody Robinmeyer➤ Support UsP...2022-08-1110 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 4: Quench CloudsIs that a massive, white emission I just saw?!As you listen to episode 4, walking down the Pier, you might see a cloud that looks like a large, concerning emission. That's a quench cloud and this quick episode is dedicated to unpacking what it looks like, what it's composed of, and the nuances of this emission. Once you reach The Landing, you can press play for the next episode. ➤ CreditsCreated and hosted by Adeola EgbeyemiEdited by Adeola EgbeyemiKeynote Speaker: Lynda LukasikTheme music by Brody Robinmeyer2022-08-1103 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 3: Copps Pier ParkIf you have reached the orange umbrella area to your right, with the city of Hamilton logo above, please continue on to episode 3.Welcome to the newly developed Copps Pier Park and tune into this episode for the Pier 8 design story & namesake.For episode 4, you may listen as you walk down the Pier towards the Landing.➤ Episode Resources & NotesForrec Ltd's Hamilton: Hammer City Proposal: https://www.hamilton.ca/government-information/news-centre/news-releases/hammer-city-announced-winner-pier-8-promenade-park➤ CreditsCreated and hosted by Adeola EgbeyemiEdited by Adeola EgbeyemiKeynote Spea...2022-08-1104 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 2: Waterfront DevelopmentIf you have reached the blue wave in front of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust (HWT) Center, please continue on to episode 2.Once you walk down to the spot on the Pier (alongside the shore) where there are orange umbrellas to your right, with the City of Hamilton logo on a tower above, you can press play for the next episode. In this episode, we cover what municipal discussions about future public uses for the HWT Center and surrounding waterfront region might look like, including a landmark tower and residential / mixed-use pedestrian area. ➤ Episode Resources & No...2022-08-1103 min
Environment Hamilton PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to the HarbourfrontWelcome to the first episode of Environment Hamilton's Stack Watching series. *Please note: You will not have access to wifi for the duration of the walk. You can download this series before you leave home, with Williams Café Wi-Fi or use cellular data.Click this link for a MAP of the route: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TpQWQWX4YnnVi7jFIcmaPIDdmCG12RHA/view?usp=sharingOnce set up, you may begin at the bus stop in front of Williams Café (Haida at Pier 8).We hope this series can function as a tool that empowers wi...2022-08-1103 min