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Spiraling Environmental Disaster Fueled by US Consumption

Canada's Tar Sands is one of the largest and most destructive sources of foreign oil to the US. More and more of the oil produced in Canada comes from the Tar Sands. At a time when the world needs to transition to a clean energy future, the Tar Sands poses a severe threat to our forests, air, water, health, and climate. Learn more >>
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LA Times - Canada revs up for fight over second tar sands oil pipelineTodd Paglia, ForestEthics' Executive Director: "Canada is not what it used to be...it's tilting toward becoming more of an authoritarian petro state, positioning itself as a resource colony for China." Read More »
Slideshow: ForestEthics Activists Quarantine Dole’s Tar Sands BananasActivists from Alabama to Oregon took to grocery stores to show that Dole bananas are delivered via toxic Tar Sands fuel Read More »
Globe & Mail - Gateway panel urged to affirm it’s impartialEnvironmentalists challenge panel assessing Northern Gateway pipeline to prove it’s unbiased Read More »
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Dispatches from hearings on Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline

The outcome of the project's review process has serious implications for Canada's environmental & energy future. Nikki Skuce gives on-the-ground updates as hearings proceed

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