My Thoughts on Alberta’s Coal Development Policy
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- I have done a whole lot of research over the last month on Alberta’s Coal Development Policy that was recently rescinded with little to no public consultation. This is a policy that was put in place in 1976 to protect our headwaters. One thing I have always valued above all is how clean, pure and great tasting our natural water is here in Alberta. That is now at risk. I hope you take a moment to watch this short video I put together with footage from my rides in the mountain ranges that are now threatened.
That was a great message. Protect the land that God gave us.
Yes, we need to make sure that we are taking care of the earth that He gave us!
yes dont take what we have for granted
Yes! Keep Gods land, and follow our savior,God!
Yes we need to take care of us and are land and he’s land keep safe
Exactly! We are all destroying it here and there. Pretty soon there won’t be anything left for our great-great grandchildren to enjoy but a bunch of dried up deserts. Even in the USA 🇺🇸. I will have to read and figure out what I can write to help. God Bless Amber Marshall for bringing this up. Take care young Lady in your fight against this.
It's so sad that these beautiful landscapes are being threatened for something as unsustainable as coal mining. I live in Australia but I deeply appreciate our natural scenery and I hope something can be done to prevent any harm coming to the beautiful mountains of Alberta.
Thank you Amber for your kindness and your compassionate heart.
I hope to visit Alberta one day after I finish school because of what Heartland has showcased it to be. My fingers are crossed that when I finally do get there, these mountains are still in one piece.
yes it is
Alberta has had enough outsiders destroying our jobs, but thanks anyways.
Thank You , Amber.! The southwest United States is running out of water due to Climate Change, a growing population,and poor planning. Coal is a doomed fuel that is the dirtiest source energy we have on this Planet. Clean water is a primary need and we are destroying what we have left at a rapid rate. You did the right thing by bringing attention to this vital issue.
I’m from South Carolina in the US and you are correct about the backdrops on Heartland I hope to come and see your country one day so please keep up the fight to save your mountains.
Alberta, also has tar sands open pit mines which have scared thousands of acres of Alberta forest land. These sands take more energy to refine than they produce while all the while destroying thousands of square miles of boreal forests. Canada,along with the U.S., must change the sources of our energy.Thank You,Amber for being an Environmentalist.
Well done for making everyone aware ❤
You are doing an incredible job by using your voice to speak out. Proud of you xxx
Being able to walk the mountains and get excited with the view, feel the sun on your face or the icy wind that comes down from the top of the mountain range, are things that I always enjoy on every trip to the mountains. And at that moment when thirst is pressing, being able to dip my hand in a river, a lake, or a spring, and drink the clear, fresh water that comes from the thaw is a privilege that unfortunately few people consider important. For many people, business and money are more important than preserving rivers, lakes and glaciers. Wherever I go, it is always the same: governments and private companies (mostly mining) litigating with local people for the preservation and conservation of water. Even when some areas are declared national parks or protected areas, policies change according to the interests of governments and private companies. I understand that many countries have other priority problems to attend to, but water should be a priority for everyone.
I grew up on the other side of the mountains, in BC. The mountains are very dear to my heart. Thanks for this video.
I don't live in Canada, but I do care about the environment What can I do to help your country and its environment?
Thanks so much for your concern, Jerry. You can find out how to support the fight for our mountains, wildlife, water and health here: www.savethemountains.ca/get-involved There you will find information about how to send a letter to our Premier (the leader of Alberta) and if you feel compelled you can make a donation (any amount helps) to the people fighting these mines. Take good care!
There's enough outsides destroying Alberta jobs, so thanks anyways.
If you really want to help Canada bring lots of guns. We need them to fight out enemies. That lousy PM of ours banned them for illegitimate reasons
@@ActionKiller187 ... I mean look how many more shootings the US has had than we do...
100% agreeing with you Amber! We gotta take it very seriously and don't let it slide underneath the table.
Thank you so much, Amber. I am a longstanding fan of Heartland and of our beautiful Rocky Mountains (and all that they provide for us). I am truly grateful that you have used your powerful voice to bring attention to this issue. Wishing you all the best.
Yes for sure the scenery is definitely one of the reasons I love HEARTLAND - you have a stunning country, look after it and protect it. Love the horses too - and you guys
Thank you, Amber, for adding your powerful and passionate voice to this issue. As residents of High River, we see every day the Rocky Mountains to the west of us and consider ourselves truly blessed to have them so close. Our local Town Council, on which I serve, has passed a few motions asking the Alberta government to reinstate the 1976 Coal Policy, stop all exploration currently underway and put a stop work order on future exploration, until the people of Alberta have had a say in the future of mountaintop removal coal mining. On a personal note, my wife and I love Heartland. It's a Sunday evening tradition in our home. We love having High River as one of your sets. Best wishes.
Glad to see awareness being made to this issue. Between the tar sands oil and the mountain top coal mining in Alberta there is a lot at risk for the next generations..
I'm from the US, so I normally don't think too much about Canadian issues, but this truly saddens me. Alberta is so beautiful and I don't want anyone to change that. 😔 Is there anything I can do to help?
Thanks so much for your concern, Mary. You can find out how to support the fight for our mountains, wildlife, water and health here: www.savethemountains.ca/get-involved There you will find information about how to send a letter to our Premier (the leader of Alberta) and if you felt compelled you can make a donation (any amount helps) to the people fighting these mines. Take care!
me too
@@rachellehaddock2364 Thank you for this information! I just signed a petition on change.org. Happy to help with this issue!
@@marycatherineandrews5032 im a big beast satan rules shut your mouth
Outsiders, the Rockefeller Foundation and Beijing Biden have done enough damage to ANYONE ever working again in Alberta. Thanks anyways.
Good for you Marshall for raising the issue. Thank you very much. We do not want that kind of the development. The Rockies are precious and unique. We must do everything we can to keep it as healthy as possible.
What a strong and thoughtful message Amber.
Thank you for sharing this important topic with all of us.
May God leads and helps this cause by protecting the ecosystem, wildlife, and water sources.
We need to be together helping one another. How can I help?
What a strong message Amber and I hope that everyone can pull together to help save the mountains and the waters I don’t like that this happening Alberta is beautiful place and needs to stay the way it is!! #savethemoutains
Amber. I live in New Mexico. We have beautiful mountains here too. I agree with!
Also, Thank You for 14 joyful years of “Heartland”. My all-time favorite television show. I have watch the first 13 seasons 4 times through.
I most say I am a huge fan. Am now I am an even bigger fan. Thank you! I don’t live in Canada all though I wish I did. Thank you.💕
I love heartland and you are the best actress I have ever seen. Heartland is how I want my family to be and how I want to live. You have brought joy to me and my daughter's lives with the heartland show thank you amber
Thank you Amber for speaking up about this important issue! It's truly necessary to take a stand these days for our fragile environment. I made a 10 minute video about climate change for this very reason. I hope the precious resource of the Alberta mountains is preserved as it should be. You are inspiring to many! Aloha from Kauai, Hawaii
Hi Amber Marshall We here in Brazil love your series, a big hug and stay with Deus🇧🇷
I love you my mom amy Fleming
Am hoping Heartland will dare now to possibly, and very intelligently take this issue on. I get it that most celebrities refuse to take on anything controversial. But you guys are some of the ones with the greatest platforms to influence. Had, over the past 50 to 70 years, so many not remained silent, the odds rise, as with those beautiful mountains, that we all would have found ourselves living in a very different, much better, world than the one we are finding ourselves in, and the one that is heading straight at us...
Regardless, Amber, I have a 'whole bunch' of confidence in you as a very caring, and very intelligent human being. You will wisely follow the promptings of your sacred within. God Bless.
This saddens me. I keep looking to Canada to preserve the North American tree population. In the USA we have clear cut far to many precious trees. Let's absolutely save those mountains, their water, wildlife and plant life. Thank you amber.
Hi! I'm sure you read some of your comments and I'm glad you're sharing your thoughts but I have been having a hard time getting off the subject of "Ty" dying in season 14. I know it's really off topic but I have been sitting here crying for the past hour thinking of all of my favorite moments in the show that include both of you. You both are amazing actors and I can't wait for the new season to come out! When I heard the spoiler I couldn't help but feel like a little piece of me died along with him. He will for sure be missed from us fans and from the people on set. I just want to thank you for all you've done for me even if it is just me watching you act, you have made a really big impact on my life and you are just an amazing person in general you care for animals, the environment, and for other people too. You have been one of the biggest role models in my life on and off the show! My best friend and I kind of had the same dream as you and "Ty" she wanted to be a vet and I have always wanted to work and treat horses, then I discovered Heartland. I never heard of the show until last year, then all of a sudden a watch the first episode home alone and next thing you know I'm on season 5! You have inspired me to keep going forward with my dream of working with horses, thank you so much for that! I really can't explain how much you have done for me! I really would like to meet all of you some day! thank you Amber, thank you so much for everything! :))
Thank you for being willing to take a stand!!!
This just showed up in my CZcams feed today. I know this is far from Alberta, but this was done in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line. Here in the eastern part of the U.S., we call it strip mining and the Appalachian foothills were extensive strip mined for coal. Our once beautiful foothills are now gone along with the brown bears and other wildlife that called those hills home. Colorado calls it surface mining. Around Cripple Creek, CO, they are removing mountain tops mining gold and silver, leaving a huge scar in the Smokey Mountains. It’s absolutely a shame to deface the natural landscape like we do.
Canada IS a beautiful place. The scenery is simply jaw dropping. And Amber is such a true angel & its good to see her care the way she does. The world needs more Amber Marshall's. The world would certainly be a better place if we did, that's for sure. Such a sweet sweet gal Amber is.
Wowww!!! How crazy- I can’t believe it!! Amber I agree with you!
Amber I run one of the Heartland Facebook groups and Love your CZcams videos and your show Heartland. I am actively campaigning CBC with my group in hopes of continuing seasons of Heartland..we've done this for the last few years and love supporting this Phenomenon of a show!!!! keep up the excellent work on everything, you are a blessing and inspiration to people in more ways than you know!!
Amber you right about that it should be protected I am with on that , I congratulate you to voice it eventually they will listen, we all should protest this
Hey Amber, good on you for speaking out and speaking up! Our world needs people who have a public voice to raise issues like this and explain their perspective. While not a Canadian, I have travelled there many times (>30) and my sister lives there so I think of it as my second home. Keep up the great work. Cheers from Australia.
I live in Quebec and my absolute dream is to go live in the west canadien and work with animals.I think it would really be a shame to destroy this wonderful environment!Thank you for sharing this message and aware people.We all need to protect our nature!🌲🐾🌿
Maybe if Quebec would have allowed the pipeline to be build so you all out east could use Canadian oil and gas, instead of shipping it in from the Middle East, ALL the way across the ocean and large polluting oil tankers, then there would be such a DESPERATE need for jobs in the coal industry. I just love ready all these comments from people around the world, who DO NOT even live here, but are so happy to destroy our lives.
I'm from the US, but because of Heartland, I really want to visit and explore this beautiful scenery that we see in the show sometime. I hope there is a change made to this and I can come visit sometime!
I agree totally. What to help. Already donated twice and I want to sign the petition.
Good luck Amber. I hope & prayer you can stop this terrible thing. I'm in the US but love the mountains. My mom was from Montana. Good luck. ❤️❤️
My happiest memory (other than birth of my daughter) is the weekend trip my husband and I took to the mountains, we enjoyed the gorgeous and relaxing hot springs.
Growing up in the US, the Midwest, I always wanted to go to the mountains. I went to Mexico once, laid on the sandy beaches and lazed around in the sun... but I don't feel like I would miss it, if I never went to another beach again.
The mountains stole my heart their beauty, it is and always will be a dream of mine (of ours) to move and live in the mountains someday. It was because of this amazing and magickal mountain trip that my daughter is here today. She will turn 2 in June and I wish nothing more than to go back and revisit the mountains with her, since we weren't able to for her first birthday.
We met the most amazing and kind people on our visit, and we actually both said how much we would love to raise a family there, in the small mountain town.
If anyone watching this, and reading this comment has never been to the mountains, I truly believe it is an experience everyone needs to have at least once in their lives.
We lived near the Chestnut ridge in PA and watched a huge pale patch overtake the skyline. Good on you for standing up Amber! ... Matter is energy, and there are so many alternatives to strip mining.
Thank you so much for speaking up on this issue. I live in Alberta and this issue is dear to my heart. Thank you so much. ❤️
I agree with you! Alberta is breath taking! My friend and I we both love the views of heartland! Being we live in the flat of Ontario 😜
Save the land and the mountains which the good Lord had given us all. Thank you for the movement.
Thank you for adding your voice! I am hoping we can get enough people to make our government listen. My children are upset that the government is trying to destroy our beautiful mountains! Alberta is beautiful and lets hope we can keep it that way!
I am agree with you . Canadá Is so beautyful AND It does NOT deserve this disaster 😩 from Guadalajara ,México. We support you!!!
Really do enjoy the majestic mountains you have... have a "bucket list" adventure awaiting where I get on a train (I love trains...grew up in British East Africa riding on the EAR&H) in Winnipeg where I have so many friends, then travel out to Bannf and the Bannf Railroad for a ride. So blessed to be introduced to Heartland last year to enjoy during the covid days at home. Thank you.
I love that you did this video.
I've felt that we need to do more to protect our world!
Praying that this can be stopped. I have donated.
Outsiders, the Rockefeller Foundation and Beijing Biden have down ENOUGH to the people of Alberta. Will you be donating to the THOUSANDS of out of work people in Alberta now that the Pipeline deal was destroyed too. I'm sure they'd appreciate not losing their homes.
@@canadiangirl5159 I am hurting and praying for the thousands of families suffering from loss of income. Losing a source for food and shelter is hard for those living comfortably to comprehend. There's the tragedy.
1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be likeminded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." Canadian Lady, be encouraged ❤
God bless you Amber. Thanks for sharing such valuable information to try to save such a beautiful part of God’s creation
The reason why they didn't get permission from the public is because of socialism. People think the government should just run the country and do whatever. No one really knows how bad socialism can be until they live in it. America is following the socialism path and now it's a matter of when someone declares themselves dictator of America. Praying that it won't happen anytime soon! Thanks for the reminder Amber.
Thanks so much for this video. Great message.
Thank you for sharing this very important message!
I also do not live in Canada but have been to Calgary and Banff a number of times and the beauty of the mountains and surrounding areas is breath-taking. I think Amber's message is important to preserving that beauty and the natural resources that come from it. Well done Amber!
I am Canadian and I have been to Alberta and it is absolutely spectacular and I wouldn't want anything to ruin that. I live in Ontario so I was not a wear of this but I'm glad I am now, thank you Amber, I'm glad there are people like you to bring awareness to this cause.
You are a wonderful person and you should know that.
Amei a série, já assistir todas temporadas, ansiosa pra ver a continuação. Apaixonada pelo o elenco
I totally agree with that message. Although I do not live in Alberta and have never been there, based on heartland sightseeing’s and more, I can say that the mountains are beautiful and useful just the way that they are. They should not be changed or worked on.
Exactly! I'm from Southern Alberta but now live in West Viginia "Coal Country" and I see the damage done by the coal industry, poisoned streams. ground water, and wells. Mountains destroyed which releases toxins and "reclamation" which consists of planting low nutrition plants that are of no use to wildlife. The mess has been left for the tax payers to deal with.
It's sad how they want to take away what the nature has gave us. I am hoping to visit. Canada this year. Around August to September 2021. Watching heartland has showed us just. How Gorgeous Alberta is.
Leave the land the way it is.
The landscape of the Rocky Mountains is definitely the drive bought me to visit Canada and live in the Rockies for just under a year. (Many years ago now) It would be so sad to see the mountains destroyed. I certainly hope and pray that the Rockies are protected along with all that resides within it. Thanks Amber for making us aware of this situation. Please keep us updated, I trust the people can push this back.
Hi Amber M. anyhow I dont really watch TV but I fell in love with your show and bought all the Heartland books anyhow.I think that is a beautiful video you shared and extremely purposeful.I know God made the Earth and I enjoy the beautiful animals in it.I believe that people should give back to the Earth and do more for the surroundings in the world and show their appreciation for what God and Jesus have done for us.
Thank you and what you said is very relevant and frightening to all the life depending on the beautiful landscape.
Hey Amber I did environmental conservation at college so I hate coal and that was a really great message. We have a lot to do to save this planet and I'm a big fan of you on heartland I love it
Wow, this is crazy to hear, I'm from BC but always have loved Alberta and was hoping to move there as soon in the future and possible due to the amazing scenery and opportunity to live on a ranch and live a "western" life. This is truly sad. What a strong message this is and thank you for sharing it! I really hope it turns out good. Let me know or post something if there is something else you're doing or someone else is doing I could support.
Geesh, I'm torn because as a born/raised (and hopefully die here) Albertan I'm all for jobs being created, especially in times likes these where thousands of people are losing their jobs. But I do see your point, these places need to be protected. That's a tough one
That’s sad that there planning to do that because alberta is so beautiful I’m still seeing that since I just moved here
Thank you Amber. I agree. We try to visit the mountains ever two years. We love the wild beauty of it all. Hope it will be their for years to come.
I love heartland and it will not be the same without the landscape So i am with you Through this
I’m watching heartland right now it’s amazing and so are u!!
I love heartland so much I have watched it over and over again and I got my dad into it he is on season 2
Totally agree with you Amber. Here’s the reason big business wants to exploit the Rockies and open up coal mining....
“As Canada's 5th most valuable mined commodity, coal mining is an important economic contributor and adds billions of dollars in direct and indirect impacts each year. The industry also benefits Canadians through employment, investment in physical infrastructure, taxes and royalties.”
As usual, it’s all about money! I guess it won’t stop until all our beautiful scapes and vital resources are depleted or razed down to the ground.
We’ve installed solar on our home here in Nova Scotia and haven’t paid a hydro bill since Feb2020. It’s clean and not at all unsightly. There are alternatives. Fossil fuel companies have to adapt and stop undermining the alternatives that are being offered. Fossil fuel contamination and the destruction mining it makes, has to stop. There currently appear to be outstanding issues surrounding Orphan oil Wells.
“In 2017 there were 450,000 wells registered in Alberta with about 155,000 "no longer producing but not yet fully remediated". In their 2017 report, the C.D. Howe Institute estimated the cost of clean up of orphan wells was as high as $8 billion.”
Should this issue not be addressed first before approving another disastrous mining venture and leaving this planet scarred and polluted?
Here’s the thing... as population increases we need more energy and the best sources of energy are fossil fuels. They have the highest output and smallest input comparatively to any other source of energy so it just makes sense. Other energy sources are absolutely great and needed! However they can be just as damaging to these lands you are discussing. Solar energy is great but where do you think that metal comes from? MINING. Where do the metals for batteries come from? MINING! Same thing your against with coal mining just probably not in your backyard so it doesn’t bother you as much. The reality is that it’s not as simple as amber and everyone commenting makes it out to be energy is complicated and costly and no matter what energy form you choose there are going to be consequences and some sort of mining or drilling FOR EVERYTHING. So please try and understand that. Also for a lot of people especially governments it is totally about money but like I said fossil fuels have the lowest input meaning cost the least and use minimal materials to produce so it is logically a great option. Coal mining isnt the greatest form for energy because it’s messy, dangerous, and ugly. But it is one of the most used and best sources for electricity.
I’m not saying I’m against everyone saying this is awful for Alberta because it definitely is and so sad. But, everyone uses energy and everything is mined so it’s not as simple as so many seem to think
@@maddiev4862 You’re right. It’s not simple. But what about recycling the tons of metal that’s already been mined and sits around in huge scrap heaps? What’s all the big talk about reducing our carbon foot print for, if plans to open up more coal mines move forward? How about waste-to-energy incineration? That would be killing 2 birds with 1 stone. Removing waste and creating energy as a bi-product. It’s done in Europe. I do understand that it’s more expensive than simply dumping garbage in our landfills; but those landfills are filling up. Canada is going to invest over 2 billion on a space program, while the garbage piles up sky high down here on earth. There is something very wrong with that picture. We are in the 21st century. We should not be regressing back to the practices of the industrial revolution.
@@plantsoverpills1643 you’re right! We totally need to recycle so much of what we have used. The smeltering process can be difficult for mixed metals and definitely expensive. But you are right investment priorities are so off it’s insane. Unfortunately fossil fuels can’t be recycled and are so widely used it would be impossible to replace but can be used little by little! I’m a geologist and have worked in the oil field and see first hand how important it is and how many petroleum products we use. I also have seen how government and investments in certain priorities change the industry. A lot of oil companies also invest in alternative energy so that’s great and under reported. But yes recycling needs to be a priority! I think it’s important to have these views and ideas to recycle and move forward as a community but also understand the industry and complexity of energy and where it comes from. That way it’s not cancel this and cancel that and invest here or there.
Thank you Amber, for caring and sharing this so important message. I'm in BC and as a Country and globally we need to Invest in new sustainable energy's much quicker than we currently are. Our future and children's futures depend on it. Thank you :)
I know how u feel as Im sure many many others do. It's heartbreaking. I grew up near the Rocky Mountains and beautiful scenery. Im shocked and angry that this has even been allowed to happen, and we as Albertans or Canadians had no say in the matter.💔
I agree completely Amber even though I dont live in Canada. I'm also 1 of ur biggest fans and i had to have watch every episode on heartland at least 500 times
Great message Amber
I agree with you for Canada !; I don’t know for sure who is your President but I hope your President listen to this video an does positive reinforcements!!
Estou feliz por fazer parte do seu canal. Saudações aqui do Brasil.
Here in Hawaii our Polynesian community of Hawaiians, are in same fight to prevent any building of huge telescope observatory's on the summit of Mauna Kea. So, we're feeling your pains also on any mine-stripping, disturbing the moutain stream waters, destroying the abience and beauty of the Rocky mountains.
Amber will be able to put the video so that the youtube configuration allows to put subtitles in another language. Thank you.
As a American I support you those mountains are beautiful and that is why I want season 14 of heartland to be in America because I love watching you and gram handle horses and I also love the background mountains Iv watched seasons 1-13 twice now I whould like to watch season 14 but not available Iv looked everywhere nothing I wish
Thank you so much for posting this!
Great message and I love the background in heartland love it
Amber!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND YOUR HOW GOOD YOU ARE IN HEARTLANNDDD! and I Live and Canada and I have always wanted to see The Moutains In Alberta why should anything Be changed! This will Ruin Peoples Lives If It Is Destroyed
in Brazil with all its immensity, and natural beauties was very similar to your account and should worry because after you lose control it is difficult to return everything as it was before. Congratulations on getting out of your comfort zone to alert everyone. visibility as a public person will be of great value.
Let's all band together to save the Rockies thank you for letting us know what's going on
There are many alternatives that will save your stunning landscapes in Alberta. We have a 600 acre 45 megawatt solar plant a few miles from here that is pretty much invisible.
Omg I’m a big fan of you I been watching you for 14 years now and I’m loving it
me and my sister are your biggest fans and we are re watching heartland for the 3 time
OMG!! I hope this NEVER happens!! And you are 100% correct about why some people like Heartland. I noticed that right off the bat when I first started watching Heartland was the scenery! I told my guy that that was in Canada and I wanted to go there some day cause it was SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL 😍 And he actually didn't believe me...he said "I've been to Canada before and never seen that kind of scenery" Apparently he's never been to Alberta. And let's not forget all the wildlife this nonsense will kill off ☹☹☹ #SAVETHEMOUNTAINS!!!
I have never been to Alberta but I hear where your coming from I think we need to do something to do it.
I really love you and the heartland casts
I APPLAUDE YOU FOR SPEAKING UP!
Amazing message. Idaho is also having a hard time staying wild. Prayers from the west!
That was a great message I loved it, I am going to try and help❤️❤️
Im from the uk and love watching heartland and the landscape is incredibly beautiful
I can agree we need to save the wildlife water and mountains #SaveTheMountains
That's terrible!! Those mountains are beautiful, and what's Heartland without it's amazing scenery? This has to stop
Omg omg hi I love the show heartland I watch it all the time over and over and I hope the new episodes come out soon!
-love sophia
Hi, I live in ontario but I think this is a big issue, we need to fix this. Is there a petition or something i can sign, if not maybe i can start one. This is a real injustice and it needs to be fixed. Thanks amber for bringing this to our attention, DH
Beautiful message about a beautiful area. Can't believe some people would want to damage those mountains
Good on you Amber!🤗😊