""I think it's crooked as hell," says Lund. "There's no upside to it." This statement reflects his strong opposition to the coal mining project and its perceived negative impact on the environment."
""Water Not Coal" is the campaign led by Lund and his team, highlighting the importance of protecting water sources and ecosystems from the potential harms of coal mining in the region."
""Fifty years ago, then premier Peter Lougheed's government felt the same and banned coal mining on the eastern slopes." This historical context underscores the ongoing debate about environmental protection versus economic development in Alberta."
Cord Lund, a prominent country music star in Alberta, is spearheading a petition to challenge coal mining in the Crowsnest Pass area. The Grassy Mountain coal mine project, previously canceled due to environmental concerns, is being revisited by Northback with a new proposal. Lund's campaign, titled 'Water Not Coal,' emphasizes the potential environmental damage to sensitive areas and drinking water sources. The Alberta government supports mining, contrasting with Lund's stance, which echoes past policies that banned coal mining on the eastern slopes.
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