Oil sands impact on the environment
Third, oil sands deposits decline more slowly (4% decline per year) than those of conventional oil (20% per year), allowing these deposits to last longer (e.g., 30 years in the case of Alberta) than conventional wells [Oil Sands Magazine, 2015b]. Because of their long lifespan (and the consequently lower sensitivity to short‐term fluctuations Alberta’s copious bitumen deposits let Canada claim the world’s third-largest recoverable reserves of crude oil. More tar sands crude enters the world’s oil supply every year, but the The oil sands are an issue of global importance. As conventional sources of crude oil are depleted, unconventional sources of oil, such as the bitumen found in oil sands, play a larger role in offsetting declining conventional production. The Canadian oil sands are the second largest proven oil reserve after Saudi Arabia. Oil sands (e.g., diluted bitumen) can negatively impact the environment and human health. • Mining oil sands in Alberta, Canada, has led to degradation of forests and parts of the Athabasca River watershed. • Short-term exposure to diluted bitumen can increase the risk of cancer and respiratory and neurological diseases. • Oil sands (e.g., tar sands oil, crude bitumen), unlike crude oil, is a comparatively “dirty” fuel. From an environmental perspective, there is ample evidence that pipeline spills, leaks, and ruptures releasing diluted bitumen can have serious implications for the surrounding land and water.
17 Sep 2018 Through the responsible development of its oil sands, Canada continues to play and reduce environmental impacts at our oil sands facilities.
22 Dec 2011 Contamination of a major western Canadian river basin from oil sands operations is a “high-profile concern” for downstream communities and Alberta's oil sands are among the world's largest deposits of crude oil—in fact, there or if we find an unacceptable impact to the environment and public safety. Impacts on the Environment and Wildlife. Tar sands oil is causing massive environmental impacts across a widening expanse of western Canada. The sprawling 11 Jul 2019 While the environmental impact of Alberta's oil sands industry has long raised concerns in the global scientific community, there have been
Oil sands (e.g., diluted bitumen) can negatively impact the environment and human health. • Mining oil sands in Alberta, Canada, has led to degradation of forests and parts of the Athabasca River watershed. • Short-term exposure to diluted bitumen can increase the risk of cancer and respiratory and neurological diseases. •
25 May 2016 Environment and Climate change Canada The result adds to the known impact of the oil sands, including as a source of carbon emissions 24 Dec 2015 Challenges. We are very concerned about the use of oil sands for energy due to the environmental damage and climate impacts. Mining oil sands 22 Dec 2011 Contamination of a major western Canadian river basin from oil sands operations is a “high-profile concern” for downstream communities and Alberta's oil sands are among the world's largest deposits of crude oil—in fact, there or if we find an unacceptable impact to the environment and public safety. Impacts on the Environment and Wildlife. Tar sands oil is causing massive environmental impacts across a widening expanse of western Canada. The sprawling 11 Jul 2019 While the environmental impact of Alberta's oil sands industry has long raised concerns in the global scientific community, there have been
9 Nov 2019 Advanced oil sands recovery technologies aimed at reducing the need to to finding innovative ways to reduce impacts on the environment.
Oil sands (e.g., diluted bitumen) can negatively impact the environment and human health. • Mining oil sands in Alberta, Canada, has led to degradation of forests and parts of the Athabasca River watershed. • Short-term exposure to diluted bitumen can increase the risk of cancer and respiratory and neurological diseases. • Oil sands (e.g., tar sands oil, crude bitumen), unlike crude oil, is a comparatively “dirty” fuel. From an environmental perspective, there is ample evidence that pipeline spills, leaks, and ruptures releasing diluted bitumen can have serious implications for the surrounding land and water. Oil Sands Environmental Impacts. Published On: September 17, 2014. Study No. 143. The development of the Canadian Oil Sands has a considerable and growing impact on the the environment. This report is an overview of the current environmental impacts of oil sands development and progress and efforts that have been made to mitigate impacts.
3.1 Oil Sands Environmental Assessments . to federal involvement in oil and gas projects that impact upon aboriginal interests. Finally, the federal government
Increased oil production in Canada requires greater impacts related to oil sands emissions, asserting Aside from environmental concerns, many 15 Apr 2019 The Syncrude oil sands plant is seen north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. carbon tax to cut its global warming emissions went into effect April 1, 2019. Park, but were bitterly opposed by indigenous and environmental groups. Development of the oil sands in northern Alberta has become an issue of growing public interest in recent year, with highly polarized views being presented by The significant factors relating to effects on the physical and chemical characteristics of the northern Alberta environment as a result of potential oil sands The resource focuses on the effects of bitumen extraction in Alberta (also known as oil sands or tar sands) and the concerns of resident First Nations regarding the
The industrial processes used, and the large scale of oil sands development, can result in negative impacts on the aquatic environment if deliberate action is not BP Oil sands issue briefing. 2. BP recognizes that we need to produce energy responsibly – minimizing impacts to people, communities and the environment. 24 Feb 2012 Oil sands production in Alberta has rapidly expanded over the past decade, with growing concern about a range of environmental impacts. Impacts: Currently, tar sands operations are licensed to divert 652 million cubic meters of fresh water each year, 80% from the Athabasca River. In comparison 24 Feb 2012 Using Infrastructure Optimization to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Oil Sands Extraction and Processing. Environmental Science &