Satellite images of oilsands mining operations easily illustrate the environmental consequences of oilsands development, deemed by the United Nations Environment Program to be one of the 100 global "hot spots" of environmental change. Dan Woynillowicz, representing the Pembina Institute, highlighted the need for the govenment to rein in the pace of oilsands development and ensure it has the systems in place to protect the environment at the public consultation meetings in Fort McMurray on oilsands development.
Pace of Development in the Oilsands
Presentation to the Oilsands Multi-stakeholder Committee
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