Oil Sands Fever
Canada's oil sands represent a new frontier of oil production. They allow us to quench, at least temporarily, our thirst for oil. But at what cost? The development of the oil sands, characterized by high demand for energy, intensity of environmental impacts in the boreal forest and significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, is an unprecedented challenge. In this early stage of the 21st century, the oil sands are emerging as a focal point of discussion about the future of energy production and consumption. Many of these oil sand developments are within Treaty territories of First Nations peoples of Canada.
For more information, go to the Oil Sands Watch web site:
http://www.oilsandswatch.org/
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