"Extracting bitumen from the oil sands is very energy intensive; and as a result, oil sands mine operations are major emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs)." Undermining the Environment: The oil sands report card,, Pembina Institute,
"Extracting bitumen from the oil sands is very energy intensive; and as a result, oil sands mine operations are major emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs)."
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"The oil sands are one of this country's most valuable resources. But we must reduce the environmental impacts." Hon. Gary Lunn,, NRC Minister,, Government of Alberta
"The oil sands are one of this country's most valuable resources. But we must reduce the environmental impacts."
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