PODCAST: Corb Lund launches petition to give Albertans a say over coal policy and mining along the Eastern Slopes

In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, a closer look at the debate around Alberta’s coal policy and why this could be one of the ballot issues Albertans vote on next near.Alberta county music artist Corb Lund has deep roots in this province and a deep connection to the ranching industry. He’s found himself at the forefront at the debate around coal development along the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains and has been actively raising concern about the threat such development could pose to the water for communities and industries downstream.Last week, Lund officially filed a petition with Elections Alberta with the aim of using the province’s citizen initiative law to force a referendum on this issue. Specifically the petition calls for a ban on coal mining along the Eastern Slopes.We’ll find out more about why he’s chosen this route and get more background on the changes and concerns around coal policy in Alberta. Get full access to Rob Breakenridge at robbreakenridge.substack.com/subscribe