The old Klein government ruled by Steve West values was so suspicious of academics and expert advice one could almost say they were anti-intellectual.
Times have changed and this insightful editorial piece in the Edmonton Journal and the Calgary Herald by from U of C economics professors is living proof that times are a changin'.
Lets hope the Stelmach version of progressive and conservative policy and politics has a more informed and enlightened approach.
Thank goodness someone finally brought up the fact that this is all Crown land.
ReplyDeleteWith the huge deleterious effects of the oil sands pumping on the Boreal forest of Alberta, these oil companies must pay dearly for the right to destroy that land, and for Albertans to be able to transition to a post-carbon environment. Hopefully with the ability to repair all that destroyed forest.
If they can't pay up...well I guess there's always Venezuela. Oh wait, they nationalized their oil?
Sounds like a good idea...
Each year the oil and gas industry cuts down more trees (with less responsibility and accountability) than the entire forest industry sector does in Alberta's Boreal forest.
ReplyDeleteThe roads, well sites, pipelines and seismic lines are a fragmentation of the forest that is destructive to wildlife habitat too.
There is a serious lag and chronic ignoring of the responsibly to reclaim old and abandoned well sites and roads too...poor industry and government stewardship at work yet again.
Ken:
ReplyDeleteI suggest you read the postings by Kevin Stecyk at http://www.speciousargument.com/
blog/.
Ken:
ReplyDeleteCNRL has just made an announcement as it relates to the impact of the royalty review panel recommendations on its operations. Can you imagine the impacts of the royalty review panel recommendations on the medium and small cap companies? Perhaps the Panel was not aware that this is capital budget season for the energy sector.