Coal

• Trump seeks to boost U.S. coal as ‘reliable, durable’ energy source

  Trump's executive orders promote what he calls 'beautiful' coal to fire power plants and for other uses, but the industry has been in decline for decades.

  U.S. News

  Apr 8
  
• Less than 25% of Albertans support coal mining in eastern slopes: poll

  Two groups representing ranchers, farmers and landowners conducted a Leger poll, asking Albertans about coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
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• Saskatchewan may double down on coal-fired power

  While many oppose a return to conventional coal power, mining cities like Estevan stand to benefit from the move.

  Economy

  Jan 27
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• Former Piikani Nation councillor breaks silence on contentious Grassy Mountain coal mine

  Fabian North Peigan believes an extensive impact benefit agreement must be created and upheld in the event the Grassy Mountain coal mine is approved.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2024
• Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new Alberta coal mine

  In the end 72 per cent of the vote was in favour of the new project.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2024
• ‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mine

  The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, home to about 6,000, is asking residents to say yes or no to a straightforward question.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2024
• Rocky Mountain coal hearings still scheduled despite Alberta’s top court allowing appeal

  The regulator has promised to hold public hearings into three applications from Northback Holdings to explore for coal on the Grassy Mountain site in southwestern Alberta.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2024
• Alberta Court of Appeal allows appeal of coal miner’s exploration applications

  In a ruling released Thursday, the Alberta Court of Appeal said it will hear arguments from the Municipal District of Ranchland.

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2024
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• Feds announce $39M to help Alberta communities transition from coal-powered energy

  The federal government has committed $39 million to 10 projects in Alberta to help support communities transition away from coal-powered energy. 

  Politics

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Study finds coal dust blown onto snowpack in Alberta, British Columbia

  Newly published research has found cancer-causing chemicals downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival those next to oilsand mines.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2024