Environmental Intelligence

Ep 64: Alberta county asserts no authority to assess data centre climate pollution under EPEA.

Environmental Intelligence

Show Notes

Environmental Intelligence 🔬 Environmental Intelligence — Canadian Environmental Professional Briefing Alberta county asserts no authority to assess data centre climate pollution under EPEA.

Executive Summary: An Alberta county has declined to evaluate GHG emissions from a proposed data centre, citing lack of jurisdiction under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. BC is advancing a three-zone forest land allocation policy without prior First Nations notice. ...

AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.

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