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Head of Alberta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applicationsLast week, an Australia-based company resurrected a proposal for the Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal mine in southern Alberta, applying for three licences from the AER.EnvironmentSep 25, 2023
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Poor air quality in Winnipeg triggers cancellation of one business’s outdoor activitiesA special air quality statement in Winnipeg this week has left one organization cancelling outdoor activities, with smoke travelling from the Northwest Territories to the province.EnvironmentAug 16, 2023
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Organizations pushing for accelerated conservation efforts in CanadaIn 25 years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has conserved more than 400,000 hectares of land in Alberta.EnvironmentApr 21, 2023
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Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything elseNo one from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas or Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism immediately responded to a request for comment on the rationale behind the change.EnvironmentFeb 28, 2023
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Alberta group worries new cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parksCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society says the new structure could mean parks intended to provide environmental protection will be managed for tourism or industrial activities.EnvironmentOct 26, 2022
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Proposed Calgary to Banff passenger train raises concerns with environmental groupsThe company has said it's considering using technology such as lighting or sound to warn animals about approaching trains and reduce wildlife deaths on the tracks.CanadaAug 15, 2022
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Critics believe Alberta’s new anti red-tape legislation could do more harm on environmentBill 21 broadens the scope of who can set rules to any ``government, board, agency, association or person'' -- a provision that did not exist under the old legislation.PoliticsMay 31, 2022
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Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in RockiesThe Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says High River has joined 30 organizations to endorse the document called "A Coal Policy for Alberta — 2022 and Beyond."EnvironmentMay 25, 2022
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Alberta conservation group concerned about transfer of coal lease applications in Category 2 landWith the coal policy review underway, a conservation group is raising concerns as some coal companies are continuing like operations will resume.EnvironmentOct 7, 2021
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Environmental groups worry about logging in Alberta caribou habitatEnvironmental groups say West Fraser Timber has been directed to clear cut blocks next to a park in northwest Alberta that contains trees older than 100 years old.CanadaSep 2, 2021
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