Hazardous Waste

Jan
31
2019

SCC decision on abandoned oil wells a victory for environment and public but problems remain, Ecojustice says

Ecojustice

CALGARY – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled today that cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells must come before the interests of creditors after a company has gone bankrupt. Ecojustice lawyer Barry Robinson issued the following statement in response:

“The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that bankruptcy trustees must put the environment first. This is a win for the environment and good news for landowners and Albertans. Read more about SCC decision on abandoned oil wells a victory for environment and public but problems remain, Ecojustice says

Source: Ecojustice
Ecojustice
Economics
Conventional Oil & Gas
Environmental Law & Policy
Groundwater
Land Management & Stewardship
Hazardous Waste
Remediation
Jun
22
2017

Public Risk For Oilsands Mines Clean-up Costs Must Be Removed

Alberta Wilderness Association

Albertans face unacceptable risks from unfunded oil sands mine clean-up costs. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) believes it is time for tar sands mine operators to pay full security for their clean-up obligations and remove this burden from the public.  Read more about Public Risk For Oilsands Mines Clean-up Costs Must Be Removed

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Fresh Water
Environmental Law & Policy
Hazardous Waste
Oil Sands
Wetlands
Mining
Remediation
Apr
19
2017

Call for Delegates: Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group
Position: 
ENGO Members (3)
Application Deadline: 
24 Apr 2017

On March 13, 2015, the Government of Alberta released the Tailings Management Framework for the Mineable Athabasca Oil Sands to enhance the management of fluid tailings in this region. The Framework provides direction to manage fluid tailings volumes during and after mine operation in order to manage and decrease liability and environmental risk resulting from the accumulation of fluid tailings on the landscape. The Framework can be found online.

Implementation of the Framework is currently underway, and a key priority project in this implementation process is the revision of the Mine Financial Security Program to meet the intent of the Framework. As a result, Alberta Environment and Parks is establishing a Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group.

Alberta Environment and Parks would like to invite three representatives from the ENGO community to actively participate in the working group. Read more about Call for Delegates: Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group

Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Toxics
Hazardous Waste
Oil Sands
Nov
23
2011

Toxic Bodies Lecture Series: Canada’s ‘Rogue Nation’ Position on Asbestos

Environmental Research & Studies Centre
Nov 23 2011 - 1:30am

Dr. Colin Soskolne
Doors open 6:30PM, fee by donation

The first lecture in the 2011/2012 Toxic Bodies Lecture Series:  Read more about Toxic Bodies Lecture Series: Canada’s ‘Rogue Nation’ Position on Asbestos

Source: Environmental Research & Studies Centre

Location

TELUS World of Science
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Environmental Law & Policy
Toxics
Hazardous Waste
Environmental Health
Oct
27
2007

Stakeholder Consultations for Alberta's New Paint Stewardship Program

Alberta's paint recycling program will be implemented on April 1, 2008. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority has been delegated to manage this new program.

Municipal solid waste management and recycling staff are key stakeholders in the new stewardship program. Building on the original consultations by Alberta Environment on a paint stewardship program, Alberta Recycling is seeking your input before finalizing the program. Read more about Stakeholder Consultations for Alberta's New Paint Stewardship Program

Waste Management
Recycling
Hazardous Waste
Recycling Council of Alberta
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