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On AlterNet: tar sands

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "tar sands"

Illinois May Pose the Greatest Opposition to Obama's Plans on Global Warming

Illinois May Pose the Greatest Opposition to Obama's Plans on Global Warming

Peter Downs, FOCUS/Midwest. January 10, 2009.
Illinois is one of the top greenhouse gas engines thanks to its dependence on two of the dirtiest sources of fossil fuel energy: coal and tar sands.

Oil Giant BP's Role in 'Biggest Environmental Crisis'

Oil Giant BP's Role in 'Biggest Environmental Crisis'

Michael Moreci, In These Times. March 31, 2008.
A recent change in corporate policy threatens BP's new green-friendly image.

The Biggest Global Warming Crime in History

The Biggest Global Warming Crime in History

Cahal Milmo, Independent UK. December 13, 2007.
The Canadian wilderness is set to be invaded by BP in an oil exploration project dubbed 'the biggest global warming crime' in history.

How Canada Went from 21st to 2nd in World's Oil Reserves

How Canada Went from 21st to 2nd in World's Oil Reserves

Dan Woynillowicz, World Watch. September 17, 2007.
The United States has its hopes pinned on Canada's "tar sands" for North American security in the oil market. But their "black gold" is an environmental nightmare.