The above statement is the standard response to pretty much anything we're reading about coal mining in Alberta. There are plenty of articles following the federal election as well. I have curated the following from things that may affect voters in our riding. The list is updated regularly. Some articles are paywalled (The Globe and Mail: you can read it at the Public Library) but most are available. Check back for ongoing updates.
Recent Headlines:
Canadian voters ranked climate change as a top issue - even during a pandemic. Has the U.S. Trade war changed that?
LGBTQ+ groups ask federal parties to defend human rights, access to transgender care
Rogers TV youTube channel with the entirety of the candidate's forum on April 8th.
Election 2025: your guide to carbon taxes, natural resources and other key environment issues in Canada.
Green Party co-leader in Yukon to pitch national civil defence corps
Election focus on pipelines could be bad news for UNDRIP obligations, says professor
Who are the Lethbridge candidates running in the federal election?
Here's where Canada's new prime minister stands on the future of oil and gas
Alberta web series host Nate Pike with the first of a podcast series on coal mines in Alberta.
$9000 fine for coal mine leak into Alberta river a 'slap on the wrist' critics say
Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining
Former mayor Spearman waiting to see where current council stands on coal issue
Pollievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draws fire.
Letter to the Editor: Stand up, exercise some ethics and integrity
Former Alberta Energy Minister must appear for questioning in coal case, court rules
New AER CEO Comes from a company sitting on 500 inactive oil and gas wells
Advocacy groups look to work together to oppose Crowsnest Pass coal mines
Declining water levels in Oldman reservoir: MD assures close monitoring
Opinion: Coal Mine Pollution Could Put Southern Alberta's water, animals, and food industry at risk
'It's a catastrophe': Southern Alberta's ag industry concerned over potential coal mining pollutio
Alberta ignoring advice it sought from citizens on Rocky Mountain coal policy, former committee member says
Concerns with existing coal mines
(domestic and abroad):
Environmental group raises concern about flooding at Alberta coal mines
Background reading on Grassy Mountain:
other reads...
First, they came for the coal By Lorne Fitch, P.Biol.
The Kootenays are getting drier. A small BC community wories more logging puts its water at risk.
BC ranchers say fracking-induced earthquakes hurt cattle
Coal Law and Policy:
An ebook collection of ABlawg posts about coal policy
Contact amber.murray@greenparty.ca and we'll do our best to add content you think is relevant