Investigation into Kearl leak communications welcomed by Alberta environment minister ableg abpoli
Premier says changes coming to reporting of spillslaggardly public notification of the wastewater spills has illuminated the need for Alberta to ensure future alarms are sounded quicker.
“That’s going to be our approach going forward. I’ve talked to the environment minister about that and the energy minister about that and the regulator about that.Article content The ACFN said animal tracks were observed leading in and out of the area, that tailings puddles were found and that there were no barriers between seepage and water bodies.
Earlier this week, federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault repeated his call for a stronger federal presence when it comes to environmental monitoring and communications in the oilsands in light of the Kearl seepages.Article content
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