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Calgary Eyeopener Athabasca Chipewyan blogger on Neil Young tour
Angelina Pratt, a blogger from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, talks about her conflicted reaction to musician Neil Young's recent fundraising tour on behalf of her community. She discusses in particular her wish that the "Honour the Treaties" tour had discussed the treaty issues more, particularly given her concerns for her community's health and surroundings.
- 2014
- 00:07:13
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/13/2014
The National Crude Awakening
Alberta's tar sands are sometimes called the Saudi Arabia of the North, an oil deposit so rich it has transformed Canada into an energy superpower. But there's a catch. This oil is heavy. Scraping it out of the earth and separating out the valuable stuff is a massive enterprise, and it's turning Canada into one of the most polluting countries ...
- 2007
- 00:23:18
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/14/2013
News in Review - December 2010 The Oil Sands and the PR War
The American government is considering whether to allow construction of a giant pipeline that would pump even more Canadian oil into the United States. But the oil comes from Alberta’s controversial oil sands and many environmentalists say the pipeline should not be built. This News in Review story looks at how both sides are making their views heard.
- 2010
- 00:14:36
- 13-14
- Added on: 12/15/2010
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News in Review - April 2009 The Future of the Oil Sands
Canadians have enjoyed the economic benefits of the oil boom for quite some time. They are an important part of the economy, but they are also an environmental concern. The oil sands have come under increased scrutiny lately because U.S. President Barack Obama has voiced his concerns about their environmental impact. In this News in Review story we will examine ...
- 2009
- 00:13:49
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/15/2009
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News in Review - February 2008 The Oil Sands and the Environment
Alberta’s oil sands have transformed Canada into a world energy superpower. The profits are staggering, but so are the costs to the environment. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the effects of this modern-day black gold rush. We’ll also examine how the rising demand for oil is forcing the Alberta government to make some very difficult choices.
- 2008
- 00:17:37
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/15/2008
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