Mountain top removal coal mines in the historic Crowsnest Pass present a clear and present danger to downstream fish populations even decades after their closure, according to a new scientific paper funded by the government of Alberta. Tyee contributing editor Andrew Nikiforuk writes. Published June 2, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/02/Coal-Mines-Crowsnest-Pass-Killing-Fish/

Old Coal Mines Near Crowsnest Pass Are Still Killing Fish

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