4pm Hour – trees, frakking and alcohol poisoning

Posted Sep 8, 2011 03:53:18 PM.

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A debate about trees in Moncton seems to be continuing. Arborist Stan Kochanoff says governments aren’t doing enough to save heritage trees. A tragic start to the school year at Acadia University after a first-year student died after being hospitalized with alcohol poisoning passed away. What can universities do? Peter Halpin with the Association of Atlantic Universities joins us. Frakking continues to be a hot topic. How safe is it? Are governments putting money over the environment. Anti-frakking advocate Terri Terasco joins us.

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