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In this Thursday, April 29, 2021, file photo, giant bucket-wheel excavators extract coal at the controversial Garzweiler surface coal mine near Jackerath, West Germany. Canadian environmentalists are welcoming a report from the International Energy Agency that says new fossil fuel investment must end if the world is to meet its climate goals. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP -Martin Meissner May 18, 2021 - 1:53 PM
Environmentalists say a report from the International Energy Agency that concludes investment in new fossil fuel sources must end if the world is to meet its climate goals has a strong message for Canada, but industry and government say the goal is too ambitious.
Environmental concerns top economics in Alberta coal survey, results show
The environmental impact of coal mining was identified as the top issue when discussing a new policy to regulate development, with nearly two-thirds of survey respondents saying the economic benefits were not important at all.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s looming deadline of May 12 to cancel the easement allowing Enbridge Line 5 to flow through the Straits of Mackinac has come…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s looming deadline of May 12 to cancel the easement allowing Enbridge Line 5 to flow through the Straits of Mackinac has come and gone. Ottawa notably stepped up to intervene in the mess surrounding Line 5, submitting a court brief to save the pipeline and thousands and thousands of jobs in an energy sector that has already taken one too many hits.
Canada argues in its court brief that not only would the shutdown of Line 5 by the Michigan state government disrupt Canada’s energy security and economy, it would seriously damage bilateral relations between the two countries.
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Nanton Town council did not choose to write another letter to the province regarding coal development along the Eastern Slopes after receiving correspondence from High River’s mayor.
In a letter dated April 19, High River Mayor Craig Snodgrass wrote to Nanton Mayor Jennifer Handley asking that Nanton’s council consider writing to Premier Jason Kenney and Energy Minister Sonya Savage requesting that all exploration activities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies be ceased, pending the outcome of a meaningful public consultation process.
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