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Tracing mining's threat to U.S. waters
Environmental concerns are raised anew about potential contamination from Canadian open-pit mines flowing through the waterways into Montana’s lakes, harming fish.
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When a former premier joins a coal company: unpacking John Horgan’s jump to Teck’s Elk Valley board
The former premier is already taking a defensive posture in his new role, swatting down the would-be criticism of environmentalists. But for anyone watching the disaster of selenium pollution unfold in the region, there’s room for legitimate concern.
Teck Resources is fighting Montana pollution rules. Why? Look to B.C.
Teck Resources operates some of the biggest coal mines in the country in the Elk Valley and B.C.’s rules allow enormous amounts of selenium pollution to enter the province’s rivers and waterways. But new rules in Montana, which experiences the downstream impacts of Teck’s operations, have the company on the defensive.
At McKinsey, widespread furor over work with planet's biggest polluters
A letter signed by more than 1,100 employees has called for change at the consulting firm, which has advised at least 43 of the 100 most environmentally damaging companies.
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Loads of coal disinformation from the Kenney government
How Alberta’s energy and environment ministers misled on open-pit mining plans.
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Bringing coal back
Alberta has reshaped a decades-old balance in the Rockies and Foothills, opening the door to more open-pit mines in the mountains.
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Former chief medical officer urges B.C. to shut industrial work camps during coronavirus pandemic
Some projects still house more than 800 people at camps deemed 'essential services' by the province, raising concerns about double-standards and risks to local communities.
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