2023 Alberta Election Platforms
Leading up to the 2023 Alberta Provincial Election on May 29th, we have gone through party platforms and pulled out…
What is Mine 14 and why does it matter?
In Spring of 2022, the Government of Alberta, in response to the outcry about new coal mining in Alberta’s eastern…
Meet Peat: A climate, biodiversity, and culture hero.
Peatlands cover large swaths of the Taiga Plains ecozone, Canada’s second-highest density peatland region after the Hudson Bay Lowlands. As…
A summary of the House of Commons hearings on the Kearl Spill
The Kearl tailings spill raised such public attention and outcry that it caught the attention of Canada’s Members of Parliament.…
Questions for Candidates in The 2023 Alberta Election
A great way to get involved in this year’s election is to engage with your candidates! Though it may seem…
Everything You Need to Know About the Kearl Spill
Imperial Oil has captured the attention of the public when it surfaced that they had a leaking tailings problem at…
An updated and abbreviated timeline on Coal in Alberta
Even though it’s been nearly three years since the whole debacle on new coal mining in the Rocky Mountains started…
Elk Island National Park needs your voice!
Elk Island National Park has released their draft Management Plan for the next 10 years. They are seeking feedback from…
Montreal had its “Paris Moment”, now the real work begins. Here’s how Alberta could play a huge role in global conservation
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are encouraged to see the new ambitious global biodiversity framework agreed to this week…
Why a ‘World Heritage Site in Danger’ listing might be the cure for the deteriorating Wood Buffalo National Park
What might happen if Wood Buffalo National Park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger? What other…
Looking to support the Environment, Wildlife, and Conservation this Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity. In a beautiful celebration of support, hundreds of thousands of people around…
Why be concerned about tailings ponds?
Tailings ponds contain chemicals that are harmful to human health, and have been leaking for years. They are much larger…