Two concerned groups are launching their own fact-finding mission to uncover the impacts of coal mining in the Eastern Slopes. This comes as the provincial government announced an independent committee is gathering opinions on coal development in Alberta. As Jill Croteau reports, the research will investigate potential risks to the environment.
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