Opinion Andrew Nikiforuk: Kenney’s coal ‘review’ is just one more betrayal Albertans firmly said no to Australian mines. So the government made a mockery of public ‘consultation.’
Causes thenarwhal.ca Alberta UCP’s coal mining about-face: 9 things that haven’t changed The United Conservative Party was backed into a corner on its decision to open up the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains to open-pit mines. But it hasn't completely abandoned its push to allow more coal projects in the province
Causes thetyee.ca Don’t be fooled: Alberta is still playing the coal game Reinstating the Coal Policy does little to protect the Rockies or already scarce water resources relied on by two million people.
Politics thetyee.ca Alberta’s coal mining reversal: A dozen Tyee pieces tell the tale Andrew Nikiforuk’s investigative coverage preceded the public outcry and never let up.
Causes What Kenney had to kill to embrace coal Alberta’s 1976 Coal Policy protected vital drinking water supplies for much of the province. That’s gone now.
