Orphaned: Now Streaming on CBC Gem

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Source: · CBC GEM · | October 1, 2021

What happens when a symbol of prosperity becomes one of decay? There are thousands of idle oil and gas wells stranded throughout the Canadian west, orphaned by companies that went bankrupt and refused to clean them up. These orphan wells are a symptom of an industry in crisis, with the financial and ecological burden being unfairly placed upon the public. Ex-engineer turned filmmaker, Gillian McKercher, unpacks the complexities of this growing environmental liability with landowners, energy companies, Indigenous leaders and advocacy groups.

Streaming on CBC Gem starting Oct 1, 2021

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