In case you missed it, the opportunity for Albertans to provide feedback and help set the direction of the provincial budget is closing tomorrow January … Read More
Grassy Mountain is Not an Exempt Project
The AER cannot approve a new coal exploration permit for Grassy
Unearthing the impacts of coal exploration in Alberta
Coal in Alberta isn’t over – the vast industrial footprint left by exploration activity continues to damage both lands and waters, and there is currently … Read More
Town of High River passes “A Coal Policy for Alberta,” joining 30 organizations in endorsing a coal-free future for Alberta
The Town of High River made history as the first municipality to endorse “A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond”
Albertans Are Ready to Move on From Coal
This past year, 2021, has seen a battle play out for the future of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. Communities have risen up in opposition to coal development, galvanizing Albertans like never before.
Recommendations for the future of coal in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains still not public
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are disappointed that the long-awaited reports from Alberta’s Coal Policy Engagement committee are still not public after they were submitted to the Government of Alberta’s Minister of Energy on December 30th, 2021.
2000 Hectares of Coal Leases Transferred: Government Backtracks on Promise to Pause New Coal Activity
Despite promises from the Alberta Government that coal development activity would be paused, CPAWS has learned of the transfer of a number of coal lease applications in SW Alberta over summer 2021.
It’s time for a new vision for Alberta’s Eastern Slopes
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters along with Yellowstone to Yukon have developed a submission to the Coal Policy for a new vision and plan for Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.
Alberta’s Efforts to Undermine Provincial Parks System Earn Province a Failing Grade
According to a new Report Card by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Alberta ranked at the bottom of the list nationally, with an F.
Alberta Groups Celebrate Joint Review Panel’s Denial of the Grassy Mountain Coal Project
The federal-provincial joint review panel has denied the Grassy Mountain Coal Project.