[Opinion] coal mining - Thoughtful Journalism About Energy's Future

coal mining - Thoughtful Journalism About Energy's Future

This article was published by The Energy Mix on March 3, 2025. By Gaye Taylor The Alberta government is moving to pursue metallurgical coal extraction in the eastern reaches of the Rocky Mountains, even though nearly 80 per cent of Albertans say they oppose all coal mining in the region. Commissioned by ranchers and other landowners in the region, the survey found that only 23 per cent of Albertans support coal exploration for mining the iconic …