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S20·E7 Arctic Oil

Core Aired December 5, 1979
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Synopsis

North America's last great wilderness area, Lancaster Sound in Canada's high Arctic, is now the site of oil exploration, and a unique environment rich in animal and plant life is threatened. David Suzuki and a film crew from The Nature of Things visited Lancaster Sound to find out what the future holds for this region. The material gathered from that expedition, together with interviews with several of the native peoples and with others directly concerned with what is happening in the Canadian Arctic, are presented in this program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 20 Episode 7 of The Nature of Things air?

Season 20, Episode 7 ('Arctic Oil') originally aired on December 5, 1979.

How long is Season 20 Episode 7 ('Arctic Oil')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Nature of Things.

What happens in The Nature of Things Season 20 Episode 7?

North America's last great wilderness area, Lancaster Sound in Canada's high Arctic, is now the site of oil exploration, and a unique environment rich in animal and plant life is threatened. David Suzuki and a film crew from The Nature of Things visited Lancaster Sound to find out what the future ho...

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