Alberta Environment
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Jason Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment: political scientistsAlberta's premier must rethink his traditional "fight back" approach and start building bridges to reconcile environmental concerns with oil and gas development.PoliticsJan 22
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As hearing ends, fly fishing businessman weighs in on Alberta’s controversial coal policyA court hearing on Alberta’s controversial shift in coal policy has wrapped up. The case centres on a UCP government decision to allow open-pit coal mining on the eastern slopes.EnvironmentJan 20
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Alberta government policy change on coal mining in Rockies in courtAlberta ranchers and First Nations oppose the government's decision to revoke a coal policy from 1976 that blocked development on some parts of the eastern slopes of the Rockies.CanadaJan 19
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Alberta cancels recently issued coal leases in response to public outcrySavage said in an emailed statement that the province would cancel 11 recently issued coal leases and pause any future coal lease sales in former Category 2 lands.CanadaJan 18
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Public opposition growing: Petitions against Alberta coal mines top 100K signaturesGovernment documents that have surfaced show three more recreation areas in the mountains and foothills are surrounded by coal exploration leases -- for a total of eight.CanadaJan 18
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Environmental group concerned about native grasslands in southern AlbertaThe United Conservative government is holding an auction, which closes at noon Wednesday.EnvironmentJan 13
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Alberta musician Corb Lund on proposed coal mines in Rockies: ‘I 100% oppose these policy changes’Alberta's United Conservative government has revoked a 1976 policy that kept coal mines out of the mountains and eastern slopes of the Rockies.EnvironmentJan 13
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Alberta’s environmental appeals board told to expand public hearings after radioactive waste dumpedThe Alberta Court of Appeals said wider public concerns should have been heard before an energy services company was permitted to dispose of radioactive waste in a landfill.EnvironmentJan 12
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Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new yearLandowners and area First Nations have filed applications challenging the legality of the government's decision to revoke the protections without consultations.EnvironmentDec 24, 2020
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Political scientist calls Alberta government’s change to parks plan a major policy defeatDuane Bratt of Calgary's Mount Royal University says the announcement is the first time he's seen the government back off an unpopular policy since coming into office.PoliticsDec 23, 2020
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