Climate Change

Jun
25
2021

Digital Rally: Say No to Coal

Alberta Beyond Coal
Council of Canadians
Jun 25 2021 - 12:00pm

Across the country, a movement is growing to protect the Rockies and its headwaters from open-pit coal mining. Eight new coal mining projects have been proposed on the Eastern Slopes – and we need to stop them before they start.

The grassroots opposition to this new coal rush in Alberta is working – on June 17, the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project was rejected thanks to pressure from the hard work of people in Alberta and across the country. However, the work to protect the Rockies is not over – there are still 7 coal projects able to move ahead. Read More

Source: Facebook
Alberta Environmental Network
Council of Canadians
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Coal
Fresh Water
Mining
Jun
24
2021

Why does coal in the rocky mountains matter to #YEG?

CPAWS Northern Alberta
Jun 24 2021 - 6:30pm

Join us for a townhall where we will present an update on the state of coal projects in Alberta, and how it will affect our water sources right here in Edmonton.
Our team will give a short presentation, followed by a Q & A period. Read More

Source: Facebook
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Coal
Fresh Water
Mining
Jun
17
2021

Alberta Groups Celebrate Joint Review Panel’s Denial of the Grassy Mountain Coal Project

Niitsítapi Water Protectors
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Livingstone Landowners Group

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Energy
Coal
Mining
Jun
16
2021

Environment minister announces all metallurgical coal mines will undergo federal impact assessments, misses opportunity for meaningful regional assessment on Aboriginal and Treaty rights

Niitsítapi Water Protectors
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Ecojustice

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Energy
Coal
Mining
Jun
11
2021

CPAWS welcomes Canada’s firm stance on future thermal coal mining projects and project expansions

Thermal coal mine projects and expansions not aligned with Canada’s domestic and international climate change commitments, says federal government

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

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Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Energy
Coal
Mining
Jun
03
2021

Alberta Organizations Call for Regional Assessment of Metallurgical Coal Mining

Groups are asking the Federal Government to assess metallurgical coal mining’s impacts on water, species at risk, and Treaty and Aboriginal rights

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Niitsitapi Water Protectors
Livingstone Landowners Group
Ecojustice

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Read More

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Climate Change
Coal
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Assessment
Fisheries
Mining
Jun
16
2021

Climate Innovation Fund Grant Program: Webinar - Decarbonization & Renewable Energy

Alberta Ecotrust
Jun 16 2021 - 10:00am
Jun 16 2021 - 11:00am

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is excited to launch our 2021 Climate Innovation Fund Grant Program!

We invite you to attend our information session webinar series to learn more about the program. Read More

Source: Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Ecotrust
Climate Change
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Jun
16
2021

A Climate of Change: Chantal Stormsong Chagnon

Calgary Climate Hub
Jun 16 2021 - 7:05pm

From the Calgary Climate Hub website:

June is Indigenous Awareness Month, and our guest will be Chantal Stormsong Chagnon of Cree8, a local Indigenous organization that aims to create bridges between people, culture and within yourself.  Read More

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Environment & Society
Environmental Justice
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Jun
02
2021

Capitol Hill - Banff Trail Community Climate Conversation

Calgary Climate Hub
Jun 2 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

From Calgary Climate Hub:

Tune in to our Community Zoomcast from your own cozy space and engage in *real* conversations with our host of climate experts on topics like renewable energy, permaculture and building climate resilience (and pandemic resilience!) into GREAT Calgary communities like this one.

We’d love a great turnout from people within Capitol Hill and Banff Trail, but all guests are welcome. This Conversation goes from 7-9pm on June 2. RSVP for the link to join! Read More

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Renewables & Alternatives
Sustainable Communities
Apr
22
2021

Civil Society Reacts to Canada’s Newly Announced Federal Climate Target

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories (OTTAWA), April 22, 2021 – This morning during the opening plenary of President Biden’s Leaders’ Summit on Climate, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada’s new 40-45% climate target range. This target marks an increase in ambition, up from the nation’s previously stated target window of 31-40% as announced in December 2020’s Healthy Environment Healthy Economy Plan. Read More

Source: CAPE
Climate Change

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