This Is Why

Coal in the Rockies

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A change to a 45-year-old coal policy in a province known for resource extraction has people from all walks of life up in arms. And the people are saying the government has gone too far.

On this episode of This Is Why, we learn about the changes to the 1976 coal policy and the people affected by the change.

Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter

Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter

This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter

Email us - [email protected]

Guests:

Jill Croteau, senior reporter, Global Calgary

Episode resources:

  • Mining For The Truth series by Jill Croteau
  • "Southern Alberta ranchers weigh in on coal mining after Corb Lund, Paul Brandt speak out" on GlobalNews.ca
  • "Alberta’s UCP caucus says it launched campaign to inform people about coal" on GlobalNews.ca
  • "Alberta cancels recently issued coal leases in response to public outcry" on GlobalNews.ca
  • "Calgary’s water likely safe following coal policy changes, High River area a concern" on GlobalNews.ca
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