Categorias: Todos - health - climate - extraction - pollution

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Oil Sand Extraction in Canada

The process of extracting oil from Canada's oil sands has significant environmental and health impacts. This extraction is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change and increasing the risk of oil spills, which can severely damage ecosystems.

Oil Sand Extraction
       in Canada

Oil Sand Extraction in Canada

Wildlife Impacts

Throw off food chain
Certain species going extinct
Loss of Habitat land

Tailings

Contaminate soil
Cause Erosion and sinkholes
Source of toxic chemicals

Water Impacts

Removed contaminated water creates tailings
Pollutes water
Water is removed from nearby sources

Climate Impacts

Risk of spill severely affect environment
Increase of cancer and respiratory diseases
Emits greenhouse gases