ATTENTION ALBERTANS!! Want to protect our mountains from greed and pollution? You can help!
In 2021 Albertans and over 50 groups worked hard to protect Alberta's watershed and mountains from mining that would pollute the environment and cause health problems for both animals and humans. However, now the Alberta government is trying to get rid of the mining ban that was put in place to protect the environment for their own greed.
Theyre planning on mining the entirety of the Eastern Slopes of Rockies in Alberta from Crowsnest Pass to Rocky Mountain House. It is inevitable that Selenium, which is toxic, will leech into the water and soil from the mining that would occur, and this has happened in B.C, (and nobody knows how to stop it), which ruined its economy there. The damage that would result in the mining would cause cancer in miners and nearby residents, poison the soil and any agriculture from that area (of which there are many), and make the water toxic. Furthermore, 90% of Alberta's water demand comes from the southern half of the province, which is where the mining is taking place. The effects of these protections would be incredibly DEVASTATING on not just Albertans, but the land, the animals, and others, including our economy, which is the same thing that happened with Elk Valley, B.C.
So how can you help?
Sign the petition below to Restore Alberta's Coal mining ban to ensure a better, safer, more clean future for Albertans and the environment!!!
Against the overwhelming will of the people, the Alberta government has quietly lifted the coal moratorium, once again exposing these critic
Furthermore, if you've got time today, below are some numbers you can call to tell the gov how you disapprove of the mining project.
(780-427-3740) for Brian Jean, the Minister of Energy and Minerals
(780-427-2391) for Rebecca Shultz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
Also call your MLA!! Here's where you can locate yours
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