Forests and Biodiversity
Joint Review Panel holds strong against Government attempts to undermine sustainability for the Mackenzie Gas Project
Edmonton, Alberta– The Joint Review Panel has responded with strong words to the federal and NWT governments' proposed rejection or modification of many of the JRP's key recommendations for the Mackenzie Gas Project. Yesterday the JRP reiterated the necessity of their recommendations being implemented if the project is to contribute to sustainability and to avoid significant adverse impacts.
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RALLY! No Tar Sands, No Pipelines, No Tankers - No Problems!
Submitted by Sheila Muxlow on Tue, 2010-10-12 09:00
What: Solidarity Rally!
When: SATURDAY OCTOBER 16th, 1pm
Where: Gazebo Park (next to Strathcona Farmer's Market), Edmonton
No Tar Sands, No Tankers, No Pipeline, No Problem - Clean Energy Now!
Stand in solidarity with communities from Alberta to the BC coast fighting the Tar Sands, the most environmentally devastating project in human history. There will be rallies happening on Oct.16th and 17th in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and in Prince George to send the message loud and clear that the extraction and transportation of dirty oil is NOT the answer!
- Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Climate Change
- Forests
- National
- Prairie Chapter
- The Boreal Forest
- Toxic Sludge
- Water
- Energy Onslaught
- Forests and Biodiversity
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Protecting Marine Areas from the Threat of Oil and Gas Development
- Toxics
- Caribou - Endangered
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Health & Environment
- Protecting Biodiversity
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Sierra Club calls for TOTAL rejection of Tar Sands Joslyn Mine
OCTOBER 7, 2010 EDMONTON — The Joint Review Panel should not approve TOTAL’s Joslyn North tar sands mine, said Sierra Club Prairie, in its final submissions today at the ongoing hearings. After days of expert testimony and cross-examination, Total’s proponents were unable to deny the negative environmental impacts of their new mine proposal. The evidence presented by NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen pertaining to climate change impacts, Petr Cizek pertaining to the gaps in accounting for cumulative negative effects, and Dr. Bill Donahue regarding water contamination were particularly condemning.... Read more »
- Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Climate Change
- Forests
- Forests and Climate Change
- Prairie Chapter
- Right to Water
- The Boreal Forest
- Toxic Sludge
- Water
- Energy Onslaught
- Forests and Biodiversity
- Toxics Awareness and Education
- Water Quality
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Toxics
- Water Conservation
- Caribou - Endangered
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Health & Environment
- Protecting Biodiversity
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RELEASE: Sierra Club calls for TOTAL rejection of Tar Sands Joslyn Mine
OCTOBER 7, 2010 EDMONTON — The Joint Review Panel should not approve TOTAL’s Joslyn North tar sands mine, said Sierra Club Prairie, in its final submissions today at the ongoing hearings. After days of expert testimony and cross-examination, Total’s proponents were unable to deny the negative environmental impacts of their new mine proposal. The evidence presented by NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen pertaining to climate change impacts, Petr Cizek pertaining to the gaps in accounting for cumulative negative effects, and Dr. Bill Donahue regarding water contamination were particularly condemning.... Read more »
- Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Climate Change
- Forests
- Forests and Climate Change
- Population and the Environment
- Prairie Chapter
- Right to Water
- The Boreal Forest
- Toxic Sludge
- Water
- Energy Onslaught
- Forests and Biodiversity
- International Program
- Toxics Awareness and Education
- Water Quality
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Protecting Marine Areas from the Threat of Oil and Gas Development
- Toxics
- Water Conservation
- Caribou - Endangered
- Endangered Species
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Health & Environment
- Protecting Biodiversity
- Transition to Sustainable Economy
Pipeline Plan Slams into $120 Million Coastal Eco-Pact
Two Calgarians and one Ontario aboriginal will help decide the economic future of coastal B.C. They've been appointed to assess one of the most controversial energy projects in the province's history.
Their recommendations could determine whether federal policymakers approve plans by Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. to build a pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to the west coast, and then ship fossil fuels on supertankers to Asia. The proposal carries huge environmental risks. It also revives a fiery economic debate.
How do you develop a pristine eco-system? Or do you develop it at all?... Read more »
Link to source site:
http://thetyee.ca/News/2010/10/04/PipelineSlam/ - Alberta Tar Sands and Mackenzie River Delta
- Forests
- Prairie Chapter
- Alberta Tar Sands Pipelines
- Energy Onslaught
- Forests and Biodiversity
- Wilderness and Species Conservation
- Protecting Marine Areas from the Threat of Oil and Gas Development
- Endangered Species
- Atmosphere & Energy
- Protecting Biodiversity
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