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Canada: Pollution from oilsands greater than first believed, new research suggests
2014-02-04 14:40:04| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Edmonton Journal: A new study released Monday suggests environmental assessments of oilsands projects have underestimated the impact of pollution, raising questions about the accuracy of data used as part of the approval process. Despite taking into account emissions from industry-related activities, researchers from the University of Toronto found estimates in environmental impact statements submitted to regulators were insufficient to explain existing contamination levels in northern Alberta. Our study shows...
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