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Report gives Alberta failing grade in nature conservation

Report gives Alberta failing grade in nature conservation

Province has walked back commitments to international targets, CPAWS says
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Banff mayor says Alberta premier's claims federal mismanagement putting Banff in danger of wildfire 'unsubstantiated'

Banff mayor says Alberta premier's claims federal mismanagement putting Banff in danger of wildfire 'unsubstantiated'

“Parks Canada has been at the forefront of the new measures. Unfortunately, these efforts are challenged by the dramatic effects of climate change. Our summers are hotter and drier, and we have more extreme weather events, resulting in a longer season of persistent wildfire threat.”
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COMMENTARY: Year of Glaciers Preservation critical across the world

COMMENTARY: Year of Glaciers Preservation critical across the world

COMMENTARY: The year 2025 has been designated the United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
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Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

"The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that climate impacts now cost Canada’s economy $25 billion per year, about half of Canada’s projected GDP growth."
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Avalanche risk moderate to low for Jasper National Park but may increase with coming snowfall

Avalanche risk moderate to low for Jasper National Park but may increase with coming snowfall

In Jasper National Park, the avalanche risk is moderate for alpine and treeline areas and low for below the treeline as of Thursday (Jan. 30).
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Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

"If it's allowed to keep going forward unchecked, it would be the largest thermal coal mine in Canadian history."
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Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

More than 150 stakeholders and Indigenous community members recently provided input, and the online survey is open to the public until Nov. 7.
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'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
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Wildfire smoke could be making glaciers in Rockies melt 10% faster

Wildfire smoke could be making glaciers in Rockies melt 10% faster

Glaciers should reflect roughly 30 per cent of solar radiation, but in recent years, the Athabasca Glacier has been reflecting only 15 per cent.
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Council approves development of plan for climate change adaptation

Council approves development of plan for climate change adaptation

"This type of … action plan aims to enhance a municipality’s resilience to changing climate conditions and enables a community to better adapt, manage [and] prepare for climate risks."
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