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The tar sands—or oil sands, as the industry refers to them—are a semi-solid form of oil (also called bitumen) mixed with sand and silt. Their extraction has ... Feb 5, 2014 ... It was a stop on her “Canada's Tar Sands Exposed: Exploring the Human and Environmental Costs” campaign tour with fellow activist and renowned ... Feb 7, 2015 ... These naturally occurring areas (also known as oil sands) consist of sand, clay, water and, most importantly, carbon-heavy bitumen. May 17, 2021 ... The tar sands, sometimes called oil sands, are a massive site of oil extraction in Alberta. They cover an area larger than England and are one of the biggest ... The resulting campaign successfully educated citizens about the harmful impact of tar sands expansion to our climate, native forests, and First Nations' ... The Alberta Clipper pipeline would transport up to 450,000 barrels of tar sands oil per day from Canada into the United States. Earthjustice is challenging the ... Dec 13, 2012 ... What environmental risks might tar sands oil pose if spilled during transportation? How would this affect NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R)? Jul 21, 2014 ... The rally and march were held to oppose the proposal to send dirty tar sands oil through the 236-mile-long pipeline to a new tanker loading facility in South ... Extracting tar sands requires the destruction of a giant carbon sink. The Canadian tar sands are a layer of mixed sand, clay, and bitumen (aka asphalt) found 40 ... Aug 12, 2024 ... Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC and Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corp. announce execution of a business combination agreement and extension.