The Oil Sands and the Environment

Posted in Business & Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government & Politics, Native Studies, Society & Social Issues

Alberta’s oil sands have transformed Canada into a world energy superpower. The profits are staggering but so are the costs to the environment. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the effects of this modern-day black gold rush. We’ll also examine how the rising demand for oil is forcing the Alberta government to make some very difficult choices.

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