Tar sands development is causing increased rates of cancer, decreased water levels, loss of carbon sinks, and a plethora of other health and environmental problems
The tar sands are a dangerous and dirty source of energy, and the fallout from their development is spreading around the world. For years, tar sands have been grabbing headlines as a highly profitable business opportunity for major oil companies, but the money flowing to shareholders and executives hasn't materialized out of nowhere— profits are high because of a huge drain on Alberta's natural and human resources.
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