Oil Sands

Dec
02
2020

The Alberta Tailings Ponds II Factual Record: A Submission Under the NAFTA Environmental Side Agreement

Sustainability Network
Dec 2 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) recently made public the Alberta Tailings Ponds II Factual Record which resulted in widespread national media coverage and commentary. This report is the result of the CEC’s Submissions on Enforcement Matters (SEM) process, which allows individuals and organizations across North America to raise concerns about the enforcement of environmental laws by Canada, Mexico or the United States. Read more about The Alberta Tailings Ponds II Factual Record: A Submission Under the NAFTA Environmental Side Agreement

Source: Sustainability Network
Oil Sands
Toxics
Sep
10
2020

Issue Brief: Oil Sands Monitoring

Updated: September 10, 2020
The budget for the joint provincial-federal Oil Sands Monitoring Program will be reduced by around 25% this year, citing less field work due to the COVID-19 outbreak. AEN members discussed the budget reduction on a call on August 26 and are seeking clarification from the Oil Sands Monitoring Program. Read more about Issue Brief: Oil Sands Monitoring

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Sep
04
2020

Government action holding oilsands operators to account on tailings management long overdue

Pembina Institute reacts to the Commission on Environmental Cooperation’s finding on oilsands tailings

Pembina Institute

CALGARY — Nina Lothian, director of responsible fossil fuels at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's final report on Alberta tailings ponds, released Sept. 3, 2020, which found scientific evidence of contaminated water seeping into groundwater around oilsands tailings ponds. Read more about Government action holding oilsands operators to account on tailings management long overdue

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Oil Sands
Environmental Science
Fresh Water
Groundwater
Water Quality
Mining
Toxics
Jun
18
2020

A Climate of Change - Episode 9: Linda Coady

Calgary Climate Hub
Jun 18 2020 - 7:05pm

From the Calgary Climate Hub website:

Join us for our new weekly speaker series about what comes next as it relates to our country, the economic system and the climate crisis once the coronovirus has come and gone. Each week, Canadian thought leaders will answer three questions: Read more about A Climate of Change - Episode 9: Linda Coady

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Energy
Oil Sands
Jun
12
2020

New Bill 22 proposes changes to series of environmental tools in the name of “red tape reduction”

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton – A new bill was proposed by the provincial government on June 11, 2020, which takes aim at removing “red tape” to reduce costs, speed up approvals, and eliminate regulations the government deems unnecessary. The new Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020, was proposed by the provincial government on June 11, 2020. The omnibus bill includes 14 changes across six ministries that would affect land use activities within our protected parks, oil sands project approvals, and energy efficiency–among other concerning environmental issues. Read more about New Bill 22 proposes changes to series of environmental tools in the name of “red tape reduction”

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Energy Conservation
Oil Sands
Environmental Law & Policy
Jun
11
2020

A Climate of Change - Episode 8: Celia Lee & Dr. Noel Keough

Calgary Climate Hub
Jun 11 2020 - 7:05pm

From the Calgary Climate Hub website:

Join us for our new weekly speaker series about what comes next as it relates to our country, the economic system and the climate crisis once the coronovirus has come and gone. Each week, Canadian thought leaders will answer three questions: Read more about A Climate of Change - Episode 8: Celia Lee & Dr. Noel Keough

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Energy
Oil Sands
Jun
08
2020

Joint letter calls for the immediate reinstatement of environmental monitoring of oil and gas projects in Alberta

Pembina Institute
Alberta Wilderness Association
Smith's Landing First Nation
CPAWS Northern Alberta
Mikisew Cree First Nation
Fort Chipewyan Metis Association
Environmental Law Centre

Edmonton – The following letter was submitted on behalf of a joint group including the Pembina Institute, Alberta Wilderness Association, Smith’s Landing First Nation, CPAWS Northern Alberta, Mikisew Cree First Nation, Fort Chipewyan Metis Association and the Environmental Law Centre. The letter addresses the unilateral decisions to suspend oil and gas environmental monitoring and reporting and requests immediate reinstatement.

 Download the letter from the CPAWS website Read more about Joint letter calls for the immediate reinstatement of environmental monitoring of oil and gas projects in Alberta

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Environmental Law Centre
Pembina Institute
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Environmental Health
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Assessment
Jun
04
2020

A Climate of Change - Episode 7: Markham Hislop

Calgary Climate Hub
Jun 4 2020 - 7:05pm

From the Calgary Climate Hub website:

Join us for our new weekly speaker series about what comes next as it relates to our country, the economic system and the climate crisis once the coronovirus has come and gone. Each week, Canadian thought leaders will answer three questions: Read more about A Climate of Change - Episode 7: Markham Hislop

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Energy
Oil Sands
May
22
2020

Environmental monitoring suspended for all oil and gas projects in Alberta

Alberta Energy Regulator suspends requirements for environmental monitoring for all energy projects, citing COVID-19 concerns, despite the Government of Alberta rolling out its plans to reopen the rest of the province

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton – Alberta’s Energy Regulator released two unilateral decisions on May 20, 2020, to suspend a series of environmental monitoring activities for all oil & gas operators and in situ operators. These suspensions include monitoring tailings for migratory bird landings, programs to detect and repair methane leaks, testing of surface waters and groundwater, soil monitoring, reclamation monitoring programs, wetland monitoring, and the requirement for lab testing of waters released to the environment. Read more about Environmental monitoring suspended for all oil and gas projects in Alberta

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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