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Canada’s “Hollow Promises” on Tar Sands
Andy Rowell, April 30, 2013
The Canadian environmental watchdog, the Pembina Institute, publishes a report arguing that “very little progress" has been made on 19 key recommended policy improvements for Canada's dirty tar sands.
Don’t Believe in Tar Sands Magic Fairies
Andy Rowell, April 16, 2013
One of Canada’s most famous scientists has launched a scathing attack on the country’s politicians, claiming that labelling the tar sands as environmentally harmless is “lies”.
3 Years On, BP’s Lethal Legacy Continues
Andy Rowell, April 15, 2013
Three years on, BP's spill is still having an devastating legacy in the Gulf
Redford Versus Redford Over KXL
Andy Rowell, April 12, 2013
Forget Kramer versus Kramer, the new battle worthy of a motion picture is the increasing bitter spat of Redford Versus Redford over the tar sands.
Exxon’s Paper Towel Clean Up
Andy Rowell, April 8, 2013
Footage from activists shows Exxon's incompetent clean up in response to its spill in Arkansas.
Two Spills in Two Days
Andy Rowell, April 1, 2013
In the raging Keystone XL debate in the US, there is an ongoing discussion as to whether it is better and safer to transport oil by rail or road. The State Department has argued that if the KXL pipeline does not go ahead, it will not stop the tar sands from being developed, as the...
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New Amazon Oil Threat
Andy Rowell, March 27, 2013
On the same day that Peru declares a State of Emergency over oil pollution in the Amazon, the Ecuadorians offer 3 million hectares of pristine forest to the Chinese to explore for oil.
“An oil spill is ‘the sound of silence’”
Andy Rowell, March 25, 2013
First nations in British Colombia use the 24th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill to warn against tar sands and shipping oil via tankers.
The Tar Sands Refugees
Andy Rowell, March 22, 2013
At least six families have left their homes in the last two years due to air pollution from tar sands operations in Alberta, including from heated bitumen tanks giving off noxious fumes.
“BP was blinded by greed”
Andy Rowell, February 26, 2013
After months of delay, the trial of the century finally opened yesterday in New Orleans. Outside rows of protesters had banners with "Restore the Gulf", "#makeBPpay", and "Never Forget".

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