Alberta plans to release treated tailings into the Athabasca River, prompting concerns over park health.
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Updated Aug 25
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Alberta plans to release treated tailings into the Athabasca River, prompting concerns over park health.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Suncor seeks permits for treated water release into the watershed, facing opposition from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation.Sub-event
- Imperial Oil and Suncor Energy are operating mines (Kearl and Fort Hills, respectively) in the Athabasca River basin, which flows through Alberta.Sub-event
Alberta plans to release treated tailings into the Athabasca River, raising environmental concerns.1 source
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The entities involved
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Alberta
province of Canada
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Athabasca River
Canadian river in Alberta province
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