Corb Lund

Corb Lund, Canadian country musician and sixth-generation Albertan turned activist, talks about why he stepped into the fight against coal development in Alberta’s eastern slopes. He recounts his musical roots, the 2020 policy reversal that sparked action, the science and community tensions around mining, and the personal toll his advocacy has taken on his life.

Elizabeth May, a longtime Green Party leader and MP for Saanich—Gulf Islands, shares what influenced her surprising vote in favor of the federal budget, revealing behind-the-scenes negotiations. Meanwhile, Corb Lund, the Canadian country music star and environmental advocate, passionately discusses his ongoing campaign against coal mining in Alberta's eastern slopes and the dishonesty he's witnessed from politicians and coal companies. He emphasizes the necessity of grassroots effort with a citizens' petition aimed at protecting the environment.