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Prohibiting All New and Expanded Coal Mining Activities in Alberta

A Call to Action from Albertans, Alberta-Based Organizations & Alberta Health Professionals

Alberta is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes. Towering mountains, sweeping plains, pristine rivers, and diverse ecosystems are integral to the health and well-being of its people and environment. However, human activities, including coal mining and burning pose significant threats to Alberta’s natural beauty, public health, and climate. Read More

Submission to the Alberta Coal Policy Committee - Alberta Medical Association

The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is concerned about potential adverse physical and mental health issues that may occur if proposed open pit coal mines in Alberta are developed. As such, the AMA is opposed to the development of open pit coal mining without due and detailed consideration of such adverse health effects, planning for an increased need for physical and mental health resources and a detailed health assessment analysis.

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A Coal Policy for Alberta - 2022 and Beyond

A Policy written by Albertans, for Albertans, reflecting extensive public input to the Coal Policy Committee.

"As a collection of individuals and organizations representing a wide range of Albertans, we are pleased to present A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond. This Policy is supported by grassroots Indigenous groups, municipalities, hunters, anglers, ranchers, rural landowners, artists. Read More

Advocate for a Sustainable and Healthy Alberta

Alberta is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes—its towering mountains, sweeping plains, pristine rivers, and diverse ecosystems are integral to the health and well-being of its people and environment. The health of Alberta's communities, environment, and economy is deeply interconnected with the health of our planet. The choices we make today have profound consequences for planetary health, which encompasses the well-being of humans, ecosystems, and the systems that sustain life on Earth. Read More

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