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Coal is a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change. Alberta, a Canadian province, burns more coal for its electricity than the rest of Canada combined, emitting pollution impacting human and ecosystem health. This article profiles a policy-influencing alliance of health and environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and explores the role of social work in developing effective policy change for phasing out coal in Alberta. The development of this network, its strategies, challenges, and successes are highlighted with an analysis of the elements of effective policy advocacy as a key social work practice.

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Climate change coal phasing-out environmental advocacy health policy influencing

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Effective policy influencing and environmental advocacy: Health,climate change,and phasing out coal

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