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Julia Sawatzky

Julia Sawatzky

National Observer

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Opinion: Alberta's AI boom poses hidden health, environmental risks As a doctor, protecting human health sits at the heart of what I do. This commitment extends beyond hospital walls to the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the communities we build. Today, I’m concerned about a growing threat to health: the rush to build gas-powered AI data centres across Alberta.

Opinion: Alberta's AI boom poses hidden health, environmental risks As a doctor, protecting human health sits at the heart of what I do. This commitment extends beyond hospital walls to the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the communities we build. Today, I’m concerned about a growing threat to health: the rush to build gas-powered AI data centres across Alberta.
15.11.2025 2

Edmonton Journal

Julia Sawatzky

Fighting for air: keeping health and justice at the forefront of Canadian environmental policy

07.05.2025 10

The Hill Times

Julia Sawatzky

Alberta celebrates coal power end while pushing mine expansion

We were invited to a celebration recently; one that brought hope for a brighter future. The Canadian Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) are...

13.11.2024 4

National Observer

Julia Sawatzky