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If you put the Teck mines in Calgary, it would virtually cover all of Calgary as well!
Remember, these are STRIP mines meaning they strip absolutely everything, leaving no nature behind.
As tragic as clear-cuts can be, this has no comparison in size or destuction...
By now you've seen panicked posts about Coal Mines being approved in the Rocky Mountains with no public consultation. Where? What? WHY?
Here's a short breakdown along with a great map to visualize how many leases there are in some of the most pristine and fragile environments