If this government had taken the environment seriously from the outset, Alberta would not be in the middle of an environmental PR battle and would not be straining credibility to prove that they are doing something for the environment. Unfortunately there has been a terrible lack of leadership, investment, and stewardship from this government. [...]

The Conservative government likes to talk the talk about economic diversification and sustainability, but when will we see any real action?
We need to strive for that balance of supporting the pillars of our current resource-based economy while at the same time transitioning to a more sustainable way of living. It is no easy [...]

The peer-reviewed research of David Schindler’s team at the National Academy of Science on environmental pollution from oil sands development reveals that the Stelmach administration has not done nearly enough to protect Alberta’s watersheds or the international reputation of our oil and gas sector. Contrary to his government’s prior claims, toxic contamination of the Athabasca [...]

After a rigorous two days of exploring heavy oil sites in Fort McMurray late last week with our Alberta Liberal Energy Critic, Dave Taylor, it’s clear to me that advances have been made by some in the heavy oil industry to reduce their water and energy use through innovative processes. I witnessed tremendous progress [...]

Kirti Bhadresa wrote this upon arriving home from a meaningful first trip to the Oilsands.  I encourage everyone you know who hasn’t been there to read this.  As always, I welcome your thoughts.
                                              
This weekend I learned that there is nothing in the world to be more grateful for than the clean dry socks hidden [...]