Apparently, I’m an enemy of Canada
A big story in Canada these days is oil pipelines. The federal government wants to ramp up the tar sands industry through international exports. The easiest way to transport crude is through pipelines...
View ArticleTar Sands vs. Coal
The term “fossil fuels” is a very large umbrella. Coal, oil, and natural gas are the usual distinctions, but there’s also unconventional oil (such as the Alberta tar sands) and unconventional gas (such...
View ArticleWell, This is a Problem
The back gardens of Mayflower, Arkansas aren’t looking too good: Yes, that’s oil. Canadian oil, no less. You’re welcome. I’ve heard surprisingly little about this event, which occurred when an Exxon...
View ArticleCover Your Ears and Sing Loudly
At public hearings on the environmental impacts of proposed oil pipelines, Canadians are no longer allowed to discuss climate change: any testimonials concerning how the oil was produced (“upstream...
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