Tar sands smog seen worsening

Underground storage of carbon dioxide not enough to offset emission hike, study says

, "there are emissions of CO2 and air contaminants resulting from the generation of the energy required by (carbon capture and storage) facilities. The CO2 emissions offset the volumes captured by the facilities, while the air contaminant emissions add to the load on the environment."

The June 2008 study predicts emissions of sulphur dioxide, the main ingredient in acid rain, will rise by up to 34 per cent by 2017. Nitrous oxides – responsible ... Full Story »

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Mike LaBonte
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by Mike LaBonte - Jan. 22, 2009

In trying to cover a lot of ground quickly I think this loses a little clarity. But the information is important, and the facts are backed up with evidence and sources. However, the key source report is barely identified, much less linked. Unavailable at the EC website, it can't be verified. The 2 viewpoints included are well chosen for balance, but an environmentalist viewpoint would have been a good addition.

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Jan. 21, 2009

The oil shale mining in Canada is running up against environmental pollution reduction goals, signaling a need for other energy sources.

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Norman Rogers
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by Norman Rogers - Jan. 22, 2009

Environmental defense doesn't like oil period. The smog stuff is just a smokescreen to help in getting rid of energy in favor if comical green solutions.

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