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On October 19, 2023, the Edmonton Chapter of the Council of Canadians held a webinar about the wildfire problem in Alberta. We invited representatives of the provincial political parties to present what their party thought should be done to respond more effectively to wildfires in the future. wildfire-webinar-oct-19_23

This 30 second video published by Environmental Defense is brief introduction to the tailings “ponds” and their toxicity. Please watch it and share it by clicking on any of the links below. TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedinYouTube

How will we transition to a climate friendly economy and energy system? How can we cope with the dangers of the climate crisis while maintaining hope and taking action. Artists can help and young Edmonton artists are taking the lead! Two groups are planning art events this summer that will explore the issues of climateContinue reading “Edmonton Summer ’22 Art for Climate Events”

Do you have Defend Alberta Parks or Alberta Beyond Coal signs on your lawn? If you do, don’t take them down yet! These issues have not gone away. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has alerted us to concerns related to both the parks and coal issues. Click the links below to find outContinue reading “Parks and Coal Update”

The Federal Government is working on updated coal mining effluent regulations. The Province of Alberta has committed to enforcing these regulations after they have been finalized. Because of this, these regulations will have a real impact on our watersheds. The Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter joined other Alberta organizations in providing feedback on the proposedContinue reading “Proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations”