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Latest News and Updates
Damning research on selenium continues to pile up
Lethbridge Herald
An Australian Coal Speculator Flouts More Alberta Laws
The Tyee
Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta
Global News
Northback thanks AER for approving Grassy Mountain coal exploration program, critics expected ruling
Calgary Herald
Water For Food submits 6,700+ signature official petition to Alberta Legislature
Crowsnest Headwaters
Coal Law and Policy: Coal Moratoriums, They Come and Go
University of Calgary Faculty of Law
Hundreds protest Alberta government lifting coal moratorium
City News
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it’s ’open season’
Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge
Australian company revives its push for a controversial coal mine in Alberta
Vern vs. the miners
CBC
Minister Brian Jean defends exploration of Grassy Mountain
Alberta Legislature
Coal Policy Day of Action – Nov 17
Join the Day of Action on November 17
Open-pit coal mining report outlining Albertans’ views delayed one month
The Canadian Press
Proposed southern Alberta coal mine could become renewable energy complex instead
The Canadian Press
Alberta conservation group concerned about transfer of coal lease applications in Category 2 land
Global News
Coal remains a risk to Albertans unless Coal Policy reflects conservation values
Albertans for Coal Free Rockies
Why Canada could be burning coal well beyond the 2030 deadline set by the Liberals
Global News
Coal committee hears Albertans want overall policy on Rocky Mountain development
CBC News
A bird’s eye view of coal leases on the eastern slopes of Alberta’s Rockies
The Narwhal
Tent Mountain project will undergo a federal environmental review
Alberta Beyond Coal
Australian coal companies not giving up on southern Alberta mines in wake of Grassy Mountain rejection
CBC News
We won this one, Alberta! Grassy Mountain Coal Mine project is dead.
Alberta Beyond Coal
Grassy Mountain coal project ‘not in the public interest,’ review panel says
CBC News
Community Events
June 13 – CPAWS No To Coal Hall Party
CPAWS Northern Alberta at Hazeldean Community Hall
May 19 – Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta
Defenders of the Eastern Slopes
Jan 26 – Hundreds protest Alberta government lifting coal moratorium
City News Coverage
Dec 2 – Virtual Coal Townhall
CPAWS Northern Alberta & Southern Alberta
Coal Policy Day of Action – Nov 17
Join the Day of Action on November 17
Sept 16 – Virtual Coal Town Hall
Alberta Wilderness Association