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Nov 10, 2021 8:41 PM - The Canadian Press
University of Calgary researchers says the economic, social and environmental impacts of a coal mine on protected land on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains would be negative.
A paper from the university's School of Public Policy says there would not be an overall benefit to Alberta.
Jennifer Winter says the latest information on coal markets suggests coal a mine would be marginally profitable and its job and tax benefits would be small in relation to Alberta's economy.
It also says a mine would displace ranching and tourism, damage water and wildlife, and create a risk that taxpayers would end up paying for cleanup.
