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Why stopping Grassy Mountain is so pivotal to moving Canada beyond coal
Council of Canadians
Environmental concerns top economics in Alberta coal survey, results show
CBC News
Alberta government knew bighorn sheep contaminated with coal-mine selenium: scientist
CBC News
The Tent Mountain project needs a federal review
Council of Canadians
The effects of coal mining would ripple through the Prairies
Council of Canadians
As mining waste leaches into B.C. waters, experts worry new rules will be too little, too late
The Narwhal
Minister Wilkinson must help protect water in the Prairies from coal mining in the Rockies
Council of Canadians
Government halts some coal exploration during ongoing consultation: positive momentum that needs to keep going
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Coal exploration temporarily suspended in some lands
Alberta Beyond Coal
Alberta didn’t consider impact of mountain coal mining on tourism: official
CBC News
Earth Day demonstrators speak out against coal mining in the Rockies
Lethbridge Herald
Alberta committee on coal mining can’t ask about land, water use
CBC News
Tent Mountain coal mine: Niitsitapi Water Protectors, landowners group, environmental orgs urge Canada to designate project for assessment
Niitsitapi Water Protectors
8 Questions About Alberta’s Coal Policy Consultation
Council of Canadians
New government coal consultation misses the mark, failing to engage with Albertans on the issues they care most about
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Poll Shows Albertans Want More Protections in the Eastern Slopes and Oppose New Coal Mines
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Albertans Deserve Meaningful Consultation on Coal Policy
Council of Canadians
Coal company fined $60M for contaminating rivers in southeastern B.C.
CBC News
Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests
CBC News
CPAWS Celebrates Reinstatement of Alberta Coal Policy, but More Protections Urgently Needed for Eastern Slopes of the Rockies
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains
CBC News
Mountaintop removal threatens traditional Blackfoot territory
High Country News
Bringing coal back
CBC News
Community Events
June 18-25: Coal Chilla Couch Fest Virtual Music Festival
Hosted by the Alberta Wilderness Association
June 8: Virtual Town Hall on Environmental Regulation of Coal Mining in Alberta
Hosted by the Alberta Wilderness Association
May 18: Coal & Communities Virtual Town Hall
Hosted by the Alberta Wilderness Association
May 6 to 16: Online Art Auction
Online auction of art donated by artists from across Western Canada
April 22: Lethbridge ‘Earth Day’ ‘Water Not Coal’ Information Walk
2 km walk starting at 4 pm
April 24 & 25: Earth Day Mail Drop Blitz
Volunteer for the mail drop blitz and deliver brochures.