Mining the oil sands is safer than deep offshore drilling, but as dirty (or even dirtier)

Summary:  Canada’s oil sands are becoming one of America’s major sources of oil, and our dependence on it can only grow.  This new report tells the story, with some eye-opening graphics:  “Canada’s Oil Sands: Shrinking Window of Opportunity“, by RiskMetrics Group for Ceres, May 2010. Contents Introduction Executive Summary Key Report Findings Oil Sands Production …

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