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Toxins from B.C. coal mines found in American waters: U.S. studyA new American study has confirmed southeastern British Columbia coal mines are contaminating waters shared by Canada and the U.S.CanadaNov 21, 2023
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First Nations angered by delays in joint probe of cross-border contamination from coal minesFirst Nations and environmentalists say they are angry the federal and B.C. governments continue to stonewall U.S. requests for a joint investigation of contamination from mining.CanadaOct 21, 2022
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Albertans want overall policy on Rocky Mountain development: coal committee'There was such a dam of public sentiment built up behind this issue, it's like opening a sluice gate,' said Ron Wallace, chairman of the province's coal policy committee.EnvironmentSep 3, 2021
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Ottawa to conduct environmental review of new steelmaking coal projects over selenium concernsThe decision will capture any proposals that emerge from the eight steelmaking coal exploration projects in Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.EnvironmentJun 16, 2021
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Coal mine selenium in bighorn sheep known to Alberta government: scientistA retired senior biologist with Alberta Environment says his research showed selenium in those sheep were "miles higher" than in any other population in the province.EnvironmentMay 11, 2021
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Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported dataThe province's plan for large-scale expansion of the industry is fuelling widespread criticism that includes concerns over selenium pollution.EnvironmentJan 25, 2021
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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, 2021
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Mountaintop coal mine hearings to begin amidst fears of pollution, development rushA proposed coal mine that would create hundreds of jobs but shear off a mountaintop in one of Alberta's most sensitive environments is to go to a public hearing this week.CanadaOct 25, 2020
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Lethbridge woman swims 15 km stretch across Oldman Reservoir, raises awareness around open-pit coal minesHaving been heavily involved in swimming her whole life, Nichole Robinson was ready to tackle a 15-kilometre swim across the waters of the Oldman Reservoir to raise awareness about potential selenium contamination caused by open-pit mining practices.EnvironmentAug 25, 2020
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