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going to talk about the Alberta tar sands development, and about how they are not effectively protecting their environment. This has already led to negative effects in the surrounding areas. These effects will only continue to worsen, if nothing is done to slow down, or further prevent them from happening. The Alberta tar sands, is currently the largest construction project taking place in the world, and as such is a very important development. The Alberta tar sands are a necessary evil, because the

Canada has the world’s third largest oil proved reserves, 96% of which are in the oil sands [1*]. In the recent years, oil sands has held a significant role in the Canadian economy and energy security due to pioneering movements and emerging technologies in this industry [2, 3]. However, the oil industry, with its history of booms and busts [4], is currently in its worst economic standing since 1990s. The recent drop in oil prices in the global market has directly affected the energy sectors and

130177700 Thurairajah Thilakxshan 130937440  I. INTRODUCTION The Oil Sands of Alberta have been a scene of controversy since the commercial production of oil began there in 1967. The Oil Sands are underground deposits made up of a mixture of sand, water, clay, and bitumen (1). The oil extracted from these reserves in Alberta is an integral source of energy used by Canadians on a daily basis, from transportation to heating. The oil sands are also a major host for jobs not only for the locals in Alberta

is a huge contributor to economic growth and environmental destruction. Although the Alberta Oil Sands has destroyed acres of local and global (indirectly) ecosystems, it has achieved and ensured that Canada stays as an economic power. The economical, cultural, and political benefits the oil sands give to Canada makes it an irreplaceable asset to our nation and our global community The oil sands have always been Canada's major contributor to our economic activity. The oil industry has benefited

Canada’s oil sands are among the largest oil reserves in the word. This is evident from the fact that Canada is ranked third for the largest oil reserve in the world, after Venezuela and Saudi Arabia (“Oil Sands,” n.d.). “Oil sand”, is a naturally occurring mixture of sand, clay, water and bitumen (Gosselin et al., 2010). It is a very dense and extremely viscous oil that must be treated before it can be used to produce usable fuels such as gasoline and diesel (Gosselin et al., 2010). In North America

watched the YouTube video called “The Oil Sands Industry and Canada’s Future”. I have several concerns regarding some of the statements that you and a few others made during the video. I believe that when it comes to oil sands, there are a lot more negatives than positives that come with them. All oil sand companies are supposed to reclaim lands that have been disturbed due to oil sand operations to their natural state. 10% of the land that has been used by oil sand companies has been reclaimed to their

To what extent does the Athabasca Oil Sands take responsibility in promoting environmental stewardship? The Oil Sands are a mixture of sand, water, clay and bitumen. Bitumen is oil that is too heavy or thick to flow or be pumped without being diluted or heated. Throughout many decades, the environment has become a critical concern, and the responsibility the Oil Sands has taken is preposterous. The GHG (greenhouse gas emissions) emissions that are released into the environment undermines its practices

The Alberta tar sands has always been a hot political issue in Canada, and over the years citizens have not seen any change, except a progression in the development of the also-known Athabasca tar (oil) sands. Before taking a leap and stating my personal side on this issue, I will give an overview on the tar sands. Tar sands are made of clay, sand and crude oil known as bitumen. What the oil corporations are interested in is the oil coming from the tar sands that boosts the economy of the business

Summary Oil Sand: The sand industry in Alberta is the biggest project in the today world. The oil sand is a naturally occurring mixture of sand, water, clay and another kind of natural resources and bitumen. Bitumen is heavy and extremely sticky oil that must be treated before it can be used to create usable fuels such as petroleum, gasoline and diesel. Alberta oil reserves play an important role in the Canadian as well as the global economy, supplying stable and reliable energy to the world. Alberta

the tar sand industry, and yet there are not that many Canadians who are aware of the problems and benefits that this industry brings to our country. Every day we are destroying our nature and environment because of the economy benefits that the oil sands bring to our country. Canada is the parent of one of the major oil sands operations in the whole World. To be more specific, its located mainly in the province of Alberta, and it is started in 1967. Alberta has the third largest oil sand reserves