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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 13h

After removing the bridge that damaged Critical Habitat for bull trout in the Upper Highwood, DFO has approved the construction of another bridge... in the same location.

If only this was satire.

The full story: cpaws-southernalberta.org/dfo-issuing-...

DFO Issuing Permit for Highwood Bridge   - CPAWS Southern Alberta

DFO has issued a permit under the Species at Risk Act allowing the destruction of critical habitat to facilitate 14 river and stream crossings, including the reconstruction of the previously illegally...

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 15h

Looks like a spooktacular time! 👻

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Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 22h

🚨 ALBERTANS! Send a letter to your MLA rejecting the Mature Asset Strategy at the link below. Tell your MLA: You oppose this industry-drafted plan that puts taxpayers on the hook for BILLIONS in oil & gas cleanup costs. www.cleanupyourmess.ca/write-your-mla #ABLeg #ABPoli #CleanUpYourMess

Write to Your MLA

Send a digital letter to your MLA about the Mature Asset Strategy in under 2 minutes.

www.cleanupyourmess.ca

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 20h

Fine-tune your advocacy skills (and fight back against coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta's beautiful Rockies) with this Save our Slopes webinar this eve ⤵️

NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 2d

Learn how to advocate against new coal mining projects and protect Alberta’s Rockies!
Thanks to Save our Slopes
#abpoli #cdnpoli

Albertan's vs Coal Industry

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 20h

A must-read, if you believe that the Government of Alberta should be held accountable to keeping Alberta's water clean, clear (and drinkable!) for communities, at-risk species, and our environment.

#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal

NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 6d

Here's my effort w David Luff & Neil Kathol to hold the GoA's feet to the fire when it comes to its commitment to protect Alberta's water sources (& those of downstream users) from coal-related selenium contamination
#abpoli @cpawssab.bsky.social @cpawsnab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social

The Government of Alberta’s Commitment to Protect Alberta’s Water from Selenium Pollution

By: Nigel Bankes, David Luff, and Neil Kathol Matters Commented On: (1) Press Conference on the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, December 20, 2024, (2) Bringing Alberta Coal Mining into the …

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 5d

Write your MLA, Alberta or YOU could be footing the bill.

@cpawssab.bsky.social @cpawsnab.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca @ualbertasph.bsky.social @albertaen.bsky.social #ableg #environment #farms #farmland #oilandgas #cleanupyourmess

Janet 🇨🇦 @jansplanet.bsky.social · 5d

#MAS is unnecessary if the industry would follow the law, and the government would do their job.

#PolluterPays #abpoli #AER #CapturedRegulator #FailingPetrostate #UnethicalAlberta

cleanupyourmess.ca/write-your-mla

an oil pump with a white sticker on it that says ' a ' on it

ALT: an oil pump with a white sticker on it that says ' a ' on it

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 2d

While Northback has promised a new Grassy Mtn mine application it has also continued to try to revive its original proposal in the courts.
The SCC put an end to its latest revival efforts last week.
Good news.
But why is Northback pursuing both routes? Bad faith?
#abpoli
@cpawssab.bsky.social

www.canlii.org

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 21h

The Porcupine caribou herd travels more than 4,000 kilometres across the Arctic each year. But its migration is imperilled by climate change and oil and gas expansion. Scientists are rushing to count the animals amid the threat. @trinamoyles.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/counting-por...

The biologists racing to count Porcupine caribou | The Narwhal

Scientists in Yukon and Alaska are tracking the size of the Porcupine caribou herd. It’s urgent work: the animals face environmental and political threats

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 7d

“Why are Albertans not more upset when trust is taken for granted? When leaders gamble with your future?”

Chief Sheldon Sunshine of the Sturgeon Lake Cree has issued a public call to action for Albertans to find their voices.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 7d

3) @youralberta.bsky.social must ensure that the zero-descharge standard fro selenium is enshrined in any new statues or regulations that are enacted to implement Alberta’s soon to be release new coal policy (CIMI).

Protecting AB’s headwaters is something we ALL agree on. But now we need to act.

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 7d

2) @youralberta.bsky.social is currently consulting on the proposed nationwide Coal Mining Effluent Regulations (CMER). Minister Schulz must direct her officials to provide scientific and policy advice that support Alberta’s zero-discharge standard for selenium in these forthcoming regulations.

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 7d

Here's what we need to see:

1) Until Alberta’s new in-progress coal policy (CIMI) is completed and able to give legislative guidance to coal operations, Minister Schulz must issue a Ministerial Order to the AER to implement the zero-discharge standard for selenium.

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 7d

We value @youralberta.bsky.social's verbal commitment to protecting Alberta’s waters from selenium pollution, but it's time for ACTION.

For real protections, we need this written into the forthcoming provincial coal policy (CIMI) and the Coal Mining Effluent Regulations. Details: ow.ly/1f0m50X5clN

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 9d

Put this spurious poll together with Emma Graney's puff piece in the G & M last week on Northback's intent to file a new Grassy Mtn application, & it's pretty clear that Northback is launching a slick campaign to hoodwink Alberta voters & pressure the GoA.
#abpoli #cdnpoli @cpawssab.bsky.social

Northback’s paid-fer Alberta pollster makes erroneous suggestion that Canadian steelmakers want Alberta coal

Following poll commissioned by Northback, Janet Brown speculates that Albertans favour metallurgical coal mining to support Eastern Canadian steelmakers

www.crowsnestheadwaters.ca

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for sharing! The fight continues 💪

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 12d

Time and again, coal companies fail to meet their contractual obligations — yet @youralberta.bsky.social continues to hand over taxpayer dollars in behind-the-scenes cash settlements.

#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #WaterIsLife #Treaty7 #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli

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CPAWS Southern Alberta on Instagram: "As if Wednesday's update wasn't enough, we're back with (yet) more reasons we want #MountainsNotMines. Coal companies were, and remain, contractually obligated ...

Coal companies in Alberta have failed to meet their reclamation obligations, despite being contractually obligated to do so. The government's secret settlements with these companies are a slap in the ...

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you for calling! 👏

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 14d

Demand that the GoA:
1. Reinstate the moratorium on new coal activity.
2. Commit to an accountable, transparent coal policy process that's grounded in science, shaped by public & Indigenous consultation, & aligned with a sustainable future for the Eastern Slopes of AB's #RockyMountains.

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 14d

⚠️Breaking: Northback Holdings is preparing to submit an application to MINE at #GrassyMountain ⚠️

We need your help: Call the Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, at (780) 427-3740 TODAY ☎️

#waternotcoal #mountainsnotmines #protecttheeasternslopes #waterislife

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 14d

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Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 15d

🛢️ Oil companies made billions
🏠 Left toxic wells near our homes
💰 Now want US to pay for cleanup

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: Oct 2, 7PM MT Virtual Town Hall - expose the scam, take action together.

Register here: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/oct2-townhall

#CleanUpYourMess #ABLeg #ABPoli #YYC #YEG

REGISTER: Virtual Town Hall - Alberta Oil and Gas Well Cleanup Crisis

Join us October 2nd for a virtual town hall exposing the government's plan to make taxpayers pay for oil and gas cleanup. Free registration - secure your spot now.

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 18d

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