(CP) - Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish

"The big lie is that Albertans seem to think that the regulator is going to look at what's submitted and, if those promises and requirements aren't met, then the company is going to have to fix it."

By Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press, August 1 2025

CALGARY - Alberta regulations meant to keep old coal mines from polluting streams and lakes are failing, suggests a study by government scientists.

The study says high levels of numerous contaminants are having grave outcomes for aquatic life and their ecosystems.

One of the authors, a former Alberta government scientist in charge of environmental monitoring, says the paper speaks to "regulatory inaction."

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