High River mayor says he was taken aback when Jason Kenney called himself ‘unapologetic supporter’ of coal industry
An Alberta mayor says Premier Jason Kenney openly said he is an “unapologetic supporter” of coal development in the Eastern Slopes, despite the fact his government is still reviewing reports detailing public input for a new provincial coal policy. Mayor Craig Snodgrass of High River said he talked with Kenney during an online meeting Jan. […] Read moreTag Archives coal mining — page 2
Alta. premier’s coal comments surprise opponents
An Alberta mayor says Premier Jason Kenney openly said he is an “unapologetic supporter” of coal development in the Eastern Slopes, despite the fact his government is still reviewing reports detailing public input for a new provincial coal policy. Mayor Craig Snodgrass of High River said he talked with Kenney during an online meeting Jan. […] Read more
Alberta coal mining plan called folly
As the heat bubble scorched British Columbia this summer, the record setting temperatures extended far south into the United States where the Hoover Dam reservoir hit its lowest recorded depth since construction was completed in 1936. As the Hoover Dam forewarned, it would not take long for the heat problem to become a water problem. […] Read more
Alta. criticized for coal report delay
The Alberta government’s decision to review a public engagement report that gathered input for a new coal policy is being seen as a way to manipulate the impact of the report’s findings. The report should have been immediately released to the public when it was submitted by the committee, said Ian Urquhart, executive director of […] Read more
Report recommends Eastern Slopes coal ban
New study comes as the Alberta government extends the deadline for its coal development review to the end of the year
The Alberta government should consider banning coal mining in the Eastern Slopes because the negative impact on sectors such as agriculture will outweigh the economic benefits, says a University of Calgary report. “Alberta’s history with coal development goes back to 1874, but 21st century social, economic and environmental factors demonstrate that it’s not in the […] Read more
Report recommends Eastern Slopes coal ban
The Alberta government should consider banning coal mining in the Eastern Slopes because the negative impact on sectors such as agriculture will outweigh the economic benefits, says a University of Calgary report. “Alberta’s history with coal development goes back to 1874, but 21st century social, economic and environmental factors demonstrate that it’s not in the […] Read more
Country song enlisted in coal mining dispute
Deadline for committee to complete public consultations on Alberta’s coal policy has now been extended to next month
Alberta country musicians ranging from Paul Brandt to Brett Kissel have joined forces to release a song underlining what they say is at stake if open-pit coal mines are allowed in the Eastern Slopes. This is My Prairie highlights what song composer Corb Lund fears will be the impact on a region of the Rocky […] Read more
Coal lease transfer alarms conservationists in Alberta
Three lease applications covering almost 5,000 acres changed hands between July and August on the Eastern Slopes
(Editor’s note: This story was corrected from an earlier version – 09:15 22/10/2021) A conservation group fighting to protect public lands in Alberta is sounding an alarm about the transfer of existing coal exploration lease applications in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It goes against the spirit of provincial promises about halting such […] Read more
Coal lease transfer alarms Alta. conservationists
A conservation group fighting to protect public lands in Alberta is sounding an alarm about the transfer of existing coal exploration lease applications in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It goes against the spirit of provincial promises about halting such exploration in sensitive Category 2 lands in the region, said Katie Morrison, conservation […] Read more
Country music star spurs unlikely coalition against coal
TORONTO, July 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – With hits like the “Roughest Neck Around” that celebrate oil workers, Canadian country rocker Corb Lund might not be an obvious choice as a campaigner against fossil fuel expansion. But the music star has taken on an unexpected new role, as a leader of efforts to stop new […] Read more
