Will they become a Canadian threatened species? To many Americans, Canada is still the “great white north” where multitudes of wildlife live in wilderness and “tree huggers” silly enough to […]
Alberta oil sand development is greatest single source of pollution in the world
Oilsands’ emissions surpass some countries- Although the oilsands massive pollution has been posted on this blog before, including a video, the magnitude of pollution is amazing. If current trends continue, […]
Officers 'massacre' 12 bears at northern Alberta landfill
The garbage dump was a popular local bear watching place- This is a major controversy now in Alberta. Officers ‘massacre’ 12 bears at northern Alberta landfill. Official defends decision to […]
Environmentalists setting up anti-oilsands training camp in Calgary
There is going to be a big fight over this rapidly growing development as its external costs become more widely known- Environmentalists setting up anti-oilsands training camp in Calgary. By […]
Bishop says Alberta oil sands development is morally objectionable
Ft. McMurry Catholic Bishop joins with others in condemning what some say is the most environmentally damaging project on the planet- Bishop spurns oilsands development. Roman Catholic leader wants environmental […]
More of a perennial problem — trains, grain, and grizzlies
Banff: Grizzly at risk again near mountain train tracks- Grizzly at risk again near mountain train tracks. By Jason Markusoff; With Files From Jamie Komarnicki. Calgary Herald.
Alberta accused of failing grizzlies
Only 300 grizzlies left in all of Alberta- Montana probably has 3 to 4 times as many grizzlies now as Alberta. Alberta accused of failing grizzlies. Environmental groups demand action […]
Alberta oil sands. Huge environmental cost divides Pres. Bush from U.S. Mayors
Critics: Canada’s oil boom an environmental bust. Extracting oil from Canada’s open-pit mines poses unacceptable risks to the region’s rivers and forests, critics of the projects say. By Rob Gillies. […]