Human use in Boreal forest can help biodiversity Increasing the human footprint in the boreal forest can help improve biodiversity, to a point, according to a recent study. Oct. 16, 2012Article
New federal-provincial air quality deal Federal and provincial environment ministers have agreed to a new national air quality agreement. Oct. 12, 2012Article
Caribou recovery pen considered for oilsands Caribou recovery strategy includes suggestion that using penning could help populations recover. Oct. 10, 2012Article
Train kills two grizzlies in Banff Natl Park Two yearling grizzly bears were killed by a train in Banff National Park last week. Oct. 9, 2012Article
Artificial lakes proposed for oilsands reclamation CEMA has proposed to convert open pit mines into artificial lakes. Oct. 9, 2012Article
Orphaned grizzly survives summer by himself A 2 1/2 year old grizzly bear orphaned last summer has survived this summer by himself. Oct. 5, 2012Article
No charges to be laid for tailings pond bird deaths There will be no charges forthcoming against two Alberta oilsands companies for the deaths of birds in their tailings ponds two years ago. Oct. 4, 2012Article
UofA partner in new national forest-fire research The University of Alberta, along with provincial and federal governments, will be a partner in a new national science initiative for forest-fire research. Oct. 4, 2012Article
Alberta water shortages possible, report warns New watershed report from Water Matters indicates that Alberta could face water shortages unless laws are strengthened. Oct. 4, 2012Article
Alberta wetlands being ignored: study New research suggests that provincial regulations for wetlands are being ignored in practice. Oct. 2, 2012Article
Bitter debate over Calgary's Shawnee Slopes development Calgary's city staff are hearing debate over proposed plans to convert golf course land to residential. Oct. 2, 2012Article
Province to start water consultations Province of Alberta is set to start public consultations on water use. Sep. 28, 2012Article