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Kenney must rethink aggressive approach on oil, environment, political watchers say

Political analysts say Premier Jason Kenney must rethink his traditional “fight back” approach and start building bridges to reconcile environmental concerns with oil and gas development.

Race Against Climate Change

By Dean Bennett | News, Politics | January 22nd 2021

Loss of Keystone XL expected to hurt future oil industry growth: experts

Excess space in the oil transport system is vital to provide optionality, energy security and stable pricing, said Canadian Energy Pipeline Association CEO Chris Bloomer, who agreed Keystone XL is needed to ensure future growth rather than short-term demand.

By Dan Healing | News, Business, Energy, Politics | January 21st 2021

Coal mining is already affecting once-protected Rockies as debate rages over adding more

Coal mining is already having an impact in Alberta's Rocky Mountains even as debate intensifies over the industry's presence in one of the province's most beloved landscapes.

Race Against Climate Change

By Bob Weber | News, Politics | January 21st 2021

‘Gut punch’: Alberta premier blasts Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit

"As friends and allies of the United States, we are deeply disturbed that one of President Biden's first actions in office has been to rescind the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline border crossing," Jason Kenney said at a news conference Wednesday.

By Dan Healing | News, Energy, Politics | January 20th 2021

Alberta cancels Eastern slopes coal leases and pauses future sales, as opposition increases

Alberta has decided to cancel recently issued coal leases in the Rocky Mountains, as public opposition grows to the United Conservative government's plan to expand coal mining in the area.

Race Against Climate Change

By Bob Weber | News, Politics | January 19th 2021

If Biden cancels Keystone XL, Alberta becomes the world's laughing stock

The government of Alberta has invested more than a billion dollars in the Keystone XL pipeline. If the project goes down, the money vanishes with it, writes Max Fawcett.

Opinion

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | January 19th 2021

Court to hear challenge against open-pit coal mining on Alberta's Eastern slopes

First Nations, ranchers, municipal officials and environmentalists hope to persuade a judge this week to force Alberta to revisit its decision to open one of the province's most important and best-loved landscapes to open-pit coal mining.

Race Against Climate Change

By Bob Weber | News, Energy, Politics | January 18th 2021

Alberta monolith on eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains carries environmental message

A towering stainless steel monolith set up along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta comes with a message.

Race Against Climate Change

By Colette Derworiz | News | January 15th 2021

Park lovers fear Alberta coal exploration threatens recreational use in some parks

At least five popular recreation areas in southern Alberta are surrounded by coal exploration plans and one of them has been partly given over to an exploration lease, raising questions about their future with lovers of the outdoors.

Race Against Climate Change

By Bob Weber | News, Politics | January 8th 2021

Conservatives are good at preaching about personal responsibility, bad at following it

When it comes to the Alberta government’s fondness for personal responsibility, one thing should be clear by now: They only think it applies to other people, not themselves, writes Max Fawcett.

Opinion

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | January 7th 2021

National Observer

Alberta

Kenney must rethink aggressive approach on oil, environment, political watchers say

Loss of Keystone XL expected to hurt future oil industry growth: experts

Coal mining is already affecting once-protected Rockies as debate rages over adding more

‘Gut punch’: Alberta premier blasts Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit

Alberta cancels Eastern slopes coal leases and pauses future sales, as opposition increases

If Biden cancels Keystone XL, Alberta becomes the world's laughing stock

Court to hear challenge against open-pit coal mining on Alberta's Eastern slopes

Alberta monolith on eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains carries environmental message

Park lovers fear Alberta coal exploration threatens recreational use in some parks

Conservatives are good at preaching about personal responsibility, bad at following it

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