Rocky Mountains coal

• Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

  Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Mar 24
• Petition asks federal government to review overall effect of expanded coal mining in Alberta

  The petition contains 18,000 names from across Canada was started by by a member of the Niitsitapi Water Protectors from the Kainai band in the province's southwest.

  Environment

  Mar 22
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• Albertans will be able to say no to coal during consultations: Savage

  Alberta's energy minister has promised people will be able to say "no'' to coal mining in the Rocky Mountains during upcoming consultations.

  Economy

  Mar 16
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• Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data

  The province's plan for large-scale expansion of the industry is fuelling widespread criticism that includes concerns over selenium pollution.

  Environment

  Jan 25