Beneath the surface [electronic resource] : a review of key facts in the oilsands debate / Jennifer Grant ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Grant, Jennifer.

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oil sands--Alberta.

Oil sands.

Physical Description:

1 electronic text (vii, 62 p.) : digital file.

Place of Publication:

Drayton Valley, Alta. : Pembina Institute, 2013 (Beaconsfield, Quebec : Canadian Electronic Library, 2013).

Summary:

Looking back, 2012 was another challenging year. It was challenging in terms of reconciling the cumulative impacts of oilsands development with the need to urgently reduce greenhouse gas pollution and ensure the scientific limits of air, land and water systems are respected in northeastern Alberta. And it was challenging because the debate about the future of Canada's oilsands has become increasing polarized and the rhetoric was ratcheted up on all sides. It was a year full of information and misinformation, progress and setbacks. Yet, three common themes emerge from an in-depth look at the developments in various issues over the year -- from growing greenhouse gas pollution and continued delays in developing important policies to protect wetlands and biodiversity, to the establishment of new protected areas in the Lower Athabasca region and greater industry collaboration. What colours all of these issues are the dynamic nature of the oilsands industry, the diversity of views and the ongoing concern about the cumulative impacts of oilsands development and other industrial activity in northern Alberta.

Contents:

Introduction

Water

Tailings

Land and wildlife

Economics

Conclusion.

Notes:

"January 2013."

Issued as part of the Canadian Electronic Library, Documents collection, and Canadian public policy collection.

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

834918405