Big Oil has biodiversity in its crosshairs

The greatest value of the McClelland wetland complex is its paleoecological record, which scientists can study to unlock the secrets of its resilience to climate change over the last 10,000 years.

Canada's National Observer

@YourAlberta seems to be blatantly favoring oil and gas, since none of these new rules is being applied to them, despite the oil and gas industry having a much greater impact on environmental and human health.

#abpoli #DontMineMcClelland

Apparently anywhere deemed a "pristine viewscape" won't be allowed to have renewables installed. Soooo shouldn't oilsands also follow this mandate?

CC McClelland Lake Wetland Complex that Suncor plans to dig up next year.
#DontMineMcClelland #abpoli

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-alberta-to-ban-renewables-on-prime-land-declare-no-build-zones-for/

Alberta to ban renewables on prime land, declare no-build zones for wind turbines

The changes, set to be announced Wednesday and obtained by The Globe, are the culmination of a ban on renewable approvals that lasted almost seven months

The Globe and Mail
Thanks to Alberta Native Plant Council who continues to highlight the flora in McClelland Lake Wetland Complex!
#dontminemcclelland
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This #FloraFriday is a #WorldWetlandsDay celebration featuring pitcher plants! These carnivorous plants rely on nutrients from insects to supplement their diets. To learn more about the oil sands mining project slated within McClelland Fen: https://albertawilderness.ca/dontminemcclelland/
Don't Mine McClelland - Alberta Wilderness Association

McClelland Lake wetland complex is an important stopover point and breeding ground for migratory birds. Suncor has plans to mine half of it.

Alberta Wilderness Association
#WorldWetlandsDay
We need to do better to save our wetlands.
People in Alberta are trying to protect the McClelland Lake Wetland Complex from oilsands mining.
@albertawildernessassociation
#dontminemcclelland
https://albertawilderness.ca/dontminemcclelland/
Don't Mine McClelland - Alberta Wilderness Association

McClelland Lake wetland complex is an important stopover point and breeding ground for migratory birds. Suncor has plans to mine half of it.

Alberta Wilderness Association
The power of peat: Canada's secret weapon against climate change
#peatlands
#dontminemcclelland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFg4hNU7MBg
The power of peat: Canada's secret weapon against climate change

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💚 Thanks to Alberta Native Plant Council who continues to support AWA's #dontminemcclelland campaign.

🌿DYK McClelland Lake wetlands have orchids? AWA was recently invited to Edmonton's annual orchid show, where we were given the chance to speak about the beauty of McClelland Lake wetlands and what puts it at risk.

🗒️Some facts about the Tall Northern Green Orchid, from Alberta Native Plant Council:

AWA News Release: Alberta Energy Regulator fails Albertans by Ignoring Evidence; Won’t Reconsider its Approval of Suncor’s Flawed Operational Plan for McClelland Wetlands
#DontMineMcClelland #abpoli #peatlands #environment #climatecrisis |
https://albertawilderness.ca/news-release-alberta-energy-regulator-fails-albertans-by-ignoring-evidence-wont-reconsider-its-approval-of-suncors-flawed-operational-plan-for-mcclelland-wetlands/
News Release: Alberta Energy Regulator fails Albertans by Ignoring Evidence; Won’t Reconsider its Approval of Suncor’s Flawed Operational Plan for McClelland Wetlands - Alberta Wilderness Association

Suncor has permission to expand mining at their Fort Hills oil sands mine into the...

Alberta Wilderness Association
"I am very discouraged — very, very discouraged," said #Indigenous elder Barb Faichney of the nearby Fort McKay First Nation. #DontMineMcClelland |
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-energy-regulator-mcclelland-lake-wetland-complex-1.7038430
Alberta Energy Regulator allows Suncor to proceed with wetlands expansion | CBC News

The Alberta Energy Regulator says it won't reconsider approvals for Suncor Energy to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland once considered for environmental protection.

CBC
Why we don't want the McClelland Lake wetland complex to be mined - #DontMineMcClelland |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txoFc_GV3bE
Why we don't want the McClelland Lake wetland complex to be mined

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