In this podcast episode, we cover a leak from a tailing pond, these ponds are used to store the contaminated wastewater from extracting oil from bitumen, and leaks can cause serious environmental damage, this one has residents very concerned. We also discuss Joe Biden's recent visit to Canada where he made a plea for access to rare earth minerals to be used in the USA's development of microchips. We explore the potential implications of this request and its impact on both countries.