Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

May 18, 2021 | 10:30 AM

EDMONTON — Early results from a provincial survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains show major concerns about expanding the industry.

Ninety per cent of the respondents say there are some areas of the province where surface coal mining should be off-limits.

Less than a third say some areas of Alberta are appropriate for coal mining.

Almost two-thirds say the economic benefits of coal mining in the Rockies aren’t important.