Coal mines on Alberta’s eastern slopes are poisoning fish populations, study says

Grassy Mountain and the Grassy Mountain Coal Project. A new study produced by Alberta government scientists suggests any new coal developments could result in 'population collapse' of fish species in a nearby lake.

Old coal mines on the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rockies are leaching chemicals that are poisoning the fish downstream, says a new study by Alberta government scientists.

It also suggests any new coal developments could result in “population collapse” of fish species in a nearby lake.

The findings were made in a provincial government study posted online May 27. The paper is awaiting peer review. The scientists who authored it were not made available to speak to reporters.

The other author

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