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Schindler and co. blast shuttering of AEMERA

Posted by: Michael Tyas April 18, 2016 2 Comments
Schindler and co. blast shuttering of AEMERA
David Schindler and 7 other prominent scientists have come together to call bullshit on Boothe's report and minister Phillip's decision. While Boothe called it a 'failed three year experiment,' the scientists helpfully point out that it inherited a hoarder's level of baggage from former versions of the program and it was unfair to hold them responsible for this, as they hadn't adequate time to clean the mess.
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Dusty Roads and Drying Deltas: Water Restrictions Spell Danger for the PAD

Posted by: Michael Tyas August 20, 2015 Comments Off on Dusty Roads and Drying Deltas: Water Restrictions Spell Danger for the PAD
Dusty Roads and Drying Deltas: Water Restrictions Spell Danger for the PAD
The Alberta Energy Regulator is so concerned about the low water levels on the Athabasca River, it has blocked temporary diversion permits across the region. This means that bridges aren't being cleaned, dust isn't being sprayed down, and drilling operations will need to secure another source of water instead of pumping it out of the river.
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Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?

Posted by: Michael Tyas May 7, 2015 Comments Off on Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?
Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?
What about parts of the natural environment that are distanced from direct exposure to the extractive industry? What about damages that occur far downstream? What about a commitment to preserving livelihoods that aren't dependent on ‘individual property’, but on traditional territory and healthy ecosystems?
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Colonization of Fort Chipewyan Sickening Residents

Posted by: Michael Tyas April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Colonization of Fort Chipewyan Sickening Residents
Colonization of Fort Chipewyan Sickening Residents
The casual skimmer of the Edmonton Journal might see this headline and think impure thoughts. 'Trail-blazing aboriginal doctor worries Fort Chipewyan residents not ready for major lifestyle change' may seem, to the uninformed masses, like Fort Chipewyan needs a major attitude adjustment about their health. Everyone knows that aboriginal communities struggle with smoking, diabetes, drug use, lack of physical activity and poor food choices, right? Fort Chip is no different? Wrong.
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