Clips and interviews, Changing Tides Conference. Interviews: George McRobie; Cletus Canning

Two interviews: George McRobie who discusses energy issues, non-renewable fossil fuels, pollution and climate change; the structure of world economy and economic development; the role of computers and robotics; oil development in Newfoundland; appropriate technology; progress defined as economic dev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Division of Extension Service (Producer)
Other Authors: McRobie, George (Interviewee); Canning, Cletus (Interviewee), Memorial University of Newfoundland. Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL)
Format: Moving Image (Video)
Language:English
Published: Memorial University Extension Service 1985
Subjects:
Appropriate technology
Economic development
Offshore oil industry > Newfoundland and Labrador
Unemployment > Newfoundland and Labrador
Placentia (N.L.) > Economic conditions
Fisheries > Newfoundland and Labrador
Merasheen Island (N.L.)
Social Sciences
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/extension/id/275
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Summary:Two interviews: George McRobie who discusses energy issues, non-renewable fossil fuels, pollution and climate change; the structure of world economy and economic development; the role of computers and robotics; oil development in Newfoundland; appropriate technology; progress defined as economic developments. At 22:35 minutes, Cletus Canning (Placentia Area Development Association) on employment in the Placentia area; his impressions on the Conference; the importance of Canada Works Projects in spite of the negative attitudes expressed; the impact of offshore oil and other mega-projects; Fishing;

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