Alberta's renewables industry poses little threat to agriculture and environment, says report

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A report by Alberta's utilities regulator states that the province's renewables industry will have minimal impact on agriculture and the environment. The report estimates that less than one percent of agricultural land will be lost by 2041 due to renewable development. It also highlights the relatively low reclamation risks associated with solar and wind facilities compared to other industrial developments. The report is part of the government's inquiry into the growing solar and wind power industry in Alberta.

Alberta's utilities regulator has released a report stating that the province's renewables industry poses little threat to agriculture or the environment. The report estimates that less than one percent of agricultural land will be lost by 2041 due to renewable development. It also states that the reclamation risks associated with solar and wind facilities are relatively low compared to other forms of industrial development.

This report is part of the government's inquiry into the booming solar and wind power industry in Alberta

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