Coal
On August 10, 2011 the Alberta Utilities Commission gave final approval to Calgary-based Maxim Power for the construction of a new conventional coal-fired plant near Grande Cache. The plant was approved despite soon-to-be introduced federal legislation that will phase out the construction of new plants, and despite a promise made by the former environment minster that they would guard against new plants being rushed through the approval process ahead of the July 1, 2015 implementation date for the new, stricter rules around coal plants. You can read more background on the issue here.
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Climate Action Network Canada (CAN Canada) is seeking high-level sign-on from organizations across the country for this letter to Environment Minister Peter Kent.
CAN Canada is also asking for your urgent assistance in reaching out to First Nations, environmental, faith, labour, health, youth and international development organizations across the country to get broad sign-on. Read more »
Editor's Note: On June 30, 2011, the Alberta Utilities Commission expedited approval of Maxim Power Corp.'s proposal, in what many are viewing as a cynical attempt to avoid the proposed Federal coal plant regulations. See this post for more background.
As the world grapples with climate change, the Alberta government is poised to grant approval to a new coal-fired power plant without even holding a public hearing. Read more »
