Description

Pembina's opinion/position on the oil sands in general and what the Alberta and Canadian governments need to promote truly responsible development.

• http://www.pembina.org/oil-sands/key-facts
• A list of key facts related to the environmental impacts of oil sands development and the ongoing challenges industry faces in improving environmental performance. Includes slideshow and text on: Climate and Air, Water, Tailings, Land and Wildlife, and Economics.
• http://www.pembina.org/pub/2455
• Pembina has quantified a number of metrics of oil sands production on a per-barrel basis, including land disturbance, air emissions, water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and tailings production. This provides a comprehensive assessment of current and potential future impacts based on approved projects as well as growth projections.

Language: English