Urgent call to reverse Saskatchewan’s coal extension and protect public health

Health organizations are calling on the Saskatchewan government to adhere to the 2030 coal phase-out, citing severe health risks from air pollution and the economic viability of renewable energy alternatives.

• The Saskatchewan government has decided to extend coal-fired electricity generation beyond 2030, with plans to refurbish coal plants to operate until 2050.
• Fossil fuel air pollution is linked to up to 34,000 premature deaths in Canada, or 1 in 7 deaths.
• Mercury emissions from coal plants specifically impact Indigenous communities, children, and pregnant women, particularly those consuming traditional fish.
• Renewable energy in Saskatchewan is more affordable than current retail rates, with wind and solar contracts priced at $64-90 per MWh compared to the SaskPower retail rate of $150 per MWh.

APA

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (2026). Urgent call to reverse Saskatchewan’s coal extension and protect public health. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAPE-SK-Organizational-Letter_Urgent-call-to-reverse-Saskatchewans-coal-extension-and-protect-public-health.pdf#new_tab

Chicago

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Urgent call to reverse Saskatchewan’s coal extension and protect public health. 2026. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAPE-SK-Organizational-Letter_Urgent-call-to-reverse-Saskatchewans-coal-extension-and-protect-public-health.pdf#new_tab.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |title=Urgent call to reverse Saskatchewan’s coal extension and protect public health |date=3 June 2026 |url=https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAPE-SK-Organizational-Letter_Urgent-call-to-reverse-Saskatchewans-coal-extension-and-protect-public-health.pdf#new_tab |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{canadianassociationofphysiciansfortheenvironment2026urgent, author = {{Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}}, title = {{Urgent call to reverse Saskatchewan’s coal extension and protect public health}}, publisher = {Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAPE-SK-Organizational-Letter_Urgent-call-to-reverse-Saskatchewans-coal-extension-and-protect-public-health.pdf#new_tab}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }