Action at State Department on Tar Sands - World's Dirtiest Oil

Common Dreams, ForestEthics | Jun. 26, 2009 (Press Release)
Secretary of State Clinton Is The Focus of New Effort to Stop the Dirtiest Oil in the World - Canadian Tar Sand Oil - from Reaching the U.S.

The Canadian Tar Sands are located a day’s drive from Glacier National Park and are one of the most destructive projects on Earth. Already visible from space, the Tar Sands, - a lunar landscape of 'sacrifice zone' -are scheduled to grow to the size of Michigan. Tar Sands oil production generates 3-5 times the greenhouse gas emissions of conventional oil. Production of Tar Sands oil destroys fresh drinking water, pollutes the air, and razes some of the ... Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - Jun. 26, 2009

The state department responsibilities here provide an opportunity to slow down the extremely destructive tar sands profitability. The article informs of an interesting twist of power and politics.

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