What’s up with this??Water research is Alberta is now going to be directed by energy industry execs: a former Syncrude CEO, a former senior vice Pres of Petro-Can, a former CEO of Nexen, and a senior vice-pres of Capital Power.
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Experts warn water research could be hindered
EDMONTON - Water research in Alberta was dealt a blow this week when an important institute received news its work will now be directed by a board with energy industry priorities, water experts say.
The experts fear this means some basic research about the health, maintenance and reclamation of wetlands, rivers, lakes and watersheds won’t get done.
The Alberta Water Research Institute is headed by Lorne Taylor, a former Conservative environment minister. Taylor, who spearheaded the province’s Water for Life strategy, built the institute into a highly regarded organization that garnered praise for its independent international panel.
He was too upset Wednesday to talk about what was happening.
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Photo: Lorne Taylor. Source: Edmonton Journal
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