[All] Demand answers on oilsands pollution today

[Neil E Taylor]

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New Ecojustice <http://ejcan.convio.net/site/R?i=Xyzto9JALpicmjj2f5yK8A>
research confirms that upgrading oil extracted from Alberta's oilsands is
indeed a nasty bit of business that puts waterways, fish and people at risk.

The burning and combustion required to transform raw bitumen into synthetic
crude oil comes at a heavy cost: the release of airborne pollutants - some
of which have been found to cause cancer in humans and impact the
development and survival of fish. 

Our research shows that these toxic substances are making their way into the
Athabasca River, contaminating a waterway that holds ecological, cultural
and commercial significance for the people who live along its shores. The
river is also a vital life source for many wildlife species; it is home to
more than half of the province's fish species.

Learn <http://ejcan.convio.net/site/R?i=6v-Oplwe0GqsMuHpiUCUYA>  more about
Ecojustice's research here

But that's just part of the story. Because even though the oilsands are one
of the biggest industrial projects on the planet, the federal government
doesn't monitor and report oilsands pollution in an accessible, transparent
way. That means we have no way of knowing the cumulative effects oilsands
production has on human health and the environment.

That needs to end now. We need answers.

Tell the federal government that your health is a priority and that
polluters must be held accountable for what they put into the air, water and
land you depend on.

Tell the federal government to investigate and disclose the full impacts of
oilsands pollution today.

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Thanks for taking action and making a difference!

Elaine MacDonald
Senior staff scientist | Ecojustice

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