Scenarios about 'resource development'
The systematic process of identifying, extracting, and utilizing natural resources for economic growth and societal advancement. Resource development encompasses the exploration, mining, harvesting, and management of materials like minerals, fossil fuels, timber, and water resources throughout history. It has profoundly shaped geopolitical relations, sparked technological innovations, and frequently serves as a pivotal divergence point in alternate history scenarios where different patterns of resource discovery or utilization lead to dramatically altered economic and political landscapes.
What If Saskatchewan Diversified Beyond Agriculture Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Saskatchewan developed a more diversified economy before the 1970s, potentially transforming the province's economic resilience, population growth, and place within Canada.
What If The Northwest Territories Implemented Different Resource Development Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Northwest Territories pursued a more autonomous, environmentally-focused approach to resource development, potentially transforming Canada's North and Indigenous relations.
What If Yellowknife Developed Different Relationships with Indigenous Communities?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Yellowknife established more equitable and collaborative relationships with Dene and other Indigenous peoples from its founding, potentially transforming northern governance, resource management, and cultural dynamics.