The UCP government released a plan to increase coal mining in Alberta, and to do so in a way that has very little economic benefit and very significant environmental risk. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - ThreadSky

naheednenshi.bsky.social • 64 days ago

The UCP government released a plan to increase coal mining in Alberta, and to do so in a way that has very little economic benefit and very significant environmental risk.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-coal-rebecca-schulz-brian-jean-mining-1.7416183

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whoarewekidding.bsky.social•64 days ago

Coal man. Jesus just break out the leaches why not.

naheednenshi.bsky.social•64 days ago

For farmers, for ranchers, for outdoors enthusiasts, for the agriculture sector, for people who live downstream, this could not be a worse announcement.

charlottewolters.bsky.social•64 days ago

We need a strong opposition voice on this issue in the Legislature. You have majority of Albertans with you on this issue. They are against mountain top removal & mining our Eastern Slopes.
Why Mr. Kenney backed away.
Don't back down. Talk to Corb Lund, the ranchers & Mayor Snodgrass in High River

qdurandmoreau.bsky.social•64 days ago

I don’t see much about occupational health implications. I’ll have to look at the full report.

csliman.bsky.social•64 days ago

This file needs to be a primary focus for the opposition going into the new year. "UCP puts coal in Albertans' stockings".

This 'modernization' can not get around the stark environmental reality that SSRB is oversubscribed, and coal development will further harm the ecosystem.

#ableg #abpoli

csliman.bsky.social•64 days ago

This government has already floated normalizing inter-basin transfer under the Water Act. This coal-induced demand pressure will present serious issues with invasive species and risks to SARA protected species' environments in other basins, among other environmental harms.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/water-basins-rebecca-schulz-pincher-creek-tricia-stadnyk-1.7157075

csliman.bsky.social•64 days ago

This new allegedly superior framework omits "advanced projects," notwithstanding ongoing judicial reviews concerning the Grassy project. This is extremely concerning. The opposition should champion the clear public sentiment and insist upon abandoning this policy.
https://calgaryherald.com/business/energy/coal-exploration-alberta-court-appeal-municipal-district-ranchland

wokeinalberta.bsky.social•64 days ago

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cdneh45.bsky.social•64 days ago

Coal is a dead and dangerous fuel, why would they want more of it? Arghh 😣

robjmiller.bsky.social•64 days ago

Is there any surprise? It's all about backroom deals with Australian billionaires.

bcreality.bsky.social•64 days ago

I wonder how many Chinese miners they will bring in for this project?

munbosrock.bsky.social•64 days ago

I cannot believe these backward idiots. I hope they become vilified for their action. Danielle Smith would never represent one thing about me. I will do whatever I can to fight this. There is a resistance. Find one and support it. Have happy holidays Naheed!

zedohee.bsky.social•64 days ago

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brnidgirl.bsky.social•64 days ago

Dani is a twatwaffle. 2026 can’t
Come soon enough.

madhatter403.bsky.social•64 days ago

Pretty sure she's moving backwards now

iamcanadian87.bsky.social•64 days ago

To hell with the UCP. On that note, please inform Jagmeet he's an idiot and all NDP supporters should be voting for Trudeau if an election is called. PP needs to be squashed.

calgarycanuck.bsky.social•64 days ago

Would there even be a market for this coal China are investing heavily in renewables so they can be energy independent. Does Danielle Smith want to start building coal fired power generators again?

brad365.bsky.social•64 days ago

Its bad enough the orphan well program is underfunded and companies don't have to deal with the environmental impact. Now add the tailings ponds and the coal mining to be cleaned up. Are they trying to leave the province in worse shape for the next generation. Sure seems like it

lynhertle66.bsky.social•64 days ago

Yes, yes they are. “Burn it to the ground” is becoming all too realistic. 🤦‍♀️

brad365.bsky.social•64 days ago

Guess that's the government you get when they put profits over the people. But the people always end up paying in the end whether its their health, the environment, or more in taxes to clean up someone else's mess

lynhertle66.bsky.social•64 days ago

Those oil refineries, killed my late husband. What’s that saying about, “the third times the charm”? Ya…cancer. I’m soooo onboard with limiting our reliance on O&G and, the lives it destroys by greedy oil execs.

sirschming.bsky.social•64 days ago

Sigh. I despise this Alberta Government.

ubiquitouslyfutile.bsky.social•64 days ago

Sorry, you are wrong. It's of great economic benefit to Danielle. The rest of us, we are just screwed.

jmitchelldalton.bsky.social•64 days ago

Coal is Alberta's zombie industry.

shelaghcampbell.bsky.social•64 days ago

While simultaneously compromising renewables, agriculture and outdoor recreation. All worth far more than a few years of crappy coal extraction and all the environmental devastation it will cause. Quite literally insane.

hearinyqf.bsky.social•64 days ago

UCP hate Albertans.

cbjalberta.bsky.social•64 days ago

Apart from the fact that the Oldman provides much of the drinking water in #Lethbridge, this issue represents an existential threat to the multi billion dollar agriculture industry in S #Alberta.

It must be stopped.

#ableg

wokeinalberta.bsky.social•64 days ago

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wokeinalberta.bsky.social•64 days ago

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nana4031659.bsky.social•64 days ago

Please tell us how to STOP IT⁉️

🛑 Being CONNED by CONS 🆎

WTFU 🇨🇦, The CONServative Plan is to HURT AVERAGE PEOPLE,
so much,
that you WON'T FIGHT,
when they GIVE EVERYTHING TO THE WEALTHY 🤑,
for pennies on the Dollar!
UCP will throw a few scraps to us around Election time!

NEVER BE CONNED AGAIN🆎❗