Toxics

Jun
29
2021

Indigenous, landowners, environmental groups on both sides of the provincial border pleased to see Minister Wilkinson designate Tent Mountain for a federal impact assessment.

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Ecojustice
Livingstone Landowners Group
Niitsítapi Water Protectors
Wildsight

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Read more about Indigenous, landowners, environmental groups on both sides of the provincial border pleased to see Minister Wilkinson designate Tent Mountain for a federal impact assessment.

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Ecojustice
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Coal
Environmental Assessment
Fresh Water
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Fisheries
Mining
Toxics
Apr
13
2021

Provincial Coal Consultation - critical opportunity for public input

Alberta Ministry of Energy
Initiative: 
Coal policy engagement
Deadline: 
19 Apr 2021

Deadline April 19 to provide feedback on Alberta coal policy through an on-line survey Read more about Provincial Coal Consultation - critical opportunity for public input

Climate Change
Coal
Fresh Water
Water Quality
Water Use, Scarcity & Conservation
Indigienous Peoples Issues
First Nations Issues
Land Management & Stewardship
Mining
Toxics
Mar
30
2021

New government coal consultation misses the mark, failing to engage with Albertans on the issues they care most about

76% of Albertans are in favour of more protections for nature and recreation in the Eastern Slopes. 64% of those aware of the issue opposed ongoing exploration activity in the Eastern Slopes.

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

Yesterday’s announcement from the Government of Alberta launching the consultation process for a new Coal Policy does not address CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters’ concerns around coal development in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. While CPAWS is happy to see that the process will be run by an independent committee, the survey released as part of the consultation is narrowly focused on regulation of coal developments.  Read more about New government coal consultation misses the mark, failing to engage with Albertans on the issues they care most about

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Coal
Fresh Water
Land Management & Stewardship
Mining
Toxics
Mar
27
2021

Water NOT Coal : Solidarity Walk with Niitsitapi Water Protectors

Niitsitapi Water Protectors
Mar 27 2021 - 1:00pm

Join Niitsitapi Water Protectors on Saturday, March 27 for a peaceful (socially distanced) walk to protect the Eastern Slopes from open-pit coal mining!

We will begin our walk at 1pm at Reconciliation Bridge in Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7 (Calgary). Read more about Water NOT Coal : Solidarity Walk with Niitsitapi Water Protectors

Link: Facebook Event

Location

Reconciliation Bridge
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Coal
Fresh Water
First Nations Issues
Mining
Toxics
Dec
01
2020

The Government of Canada is looking for input on plastics management 

Environment and Climate Change Canada
Initiative: 
A Proposed Integrated Management Approach to Plastic Products to Prevent Waste and Pollution
Deadline: 
9 Dec 2020

Plastic pollution harms human health, wildlife and ecosystems. The Government of Canada is looking for input on the discussion paper A Proposed Integrated Management Approach to Plastic Products to Prevent Waste and Pollution. The opportunity to provide input closes December 9.  Read more about The Government of Canada is looking for input on plastics management 

Toxics
Waste Management
Waste Reduction & Pollution Prevention
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
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
15
2020

Call for Comments: Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead

Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
Initiative: 
Draft Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead
Deadline: 
30 Jul 2020

Draft Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead are available for public review and comment until July 30, 2020.

Scientific Criteria Document

Fact Sheet

The draft provisional guidelines revise the 1999 Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for lead for the protection of human health only. The soil quality guidelines for lead for the protection of environmental health have not been revised. Read more about Call for Comments: Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead

Source: CCME
Environmental Health
Toxics
Feb
20
2019

Call for Comments: draft ambient air quality guidelines for Total Reduced Sulphur

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Proposed ambient air quality guideline - Total Reduced Sulphur (TRS)
Deadline: 
15 Mar 2019

Alberta Environment and Parks has posted their draft Ambient Air Quality Guidelines for Total Reduced Sulphur (TRS).

Comments, questions or suggestions regarding the content of this ambient air quality guideline can be emailed or forwarded to:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Read more about Call for Comments: draft ambient air quality guidelines for Total Reduced Sulphur

Source: Alberta Environment and Parks
Air Quality
Toxics

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