Ainslie Cruickshank reports in The Narwhal that as Canada and the U.S. negotiate an approach to address ongoing pollution from the Elk Valley coal mines, B.C. has signalled limited support for involving an international commission. In a nutshell:Ktunaxa Nation, spanning across parts of B.C., Alberta, Montana, Idaho, and Washington State, has persistently pushed for an international commission to investigate cross-border pollution caused by Teck Resources' coal mines in southeast British Columbia. Although Teck has invested over $1.4 billion in water treatment, the pollution endures, affecting rivers flowing across international borders. government has signaled a change in approach, considering involvement of the International Joint Commission.

Source: International New York Times August 23, 2023 04:35 UTC