Oil sands are one of the largest sources of anthropogenic secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) in North America. SOAs are a component of atmospheric particulate matter, and are known to affect air quality and influence climate. A new study, which combined aircraft measurements, lab experiments, and computer modelling, found that oil sand extraction operations are directly […]
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Western oil buried under eastern sand 
Researchers showed that most of the actual sand at the Athabasca oil sands in Alberta is originally from the east. By analysing trace amounts of uranium and lead in individual sand grains called zircons, researchers showed that most of the sediment was originally eroded from faraway places, such as the Appalachian mountains. This improved understanding […]
Royal Society of Canada Oil Sands Report | Webinar recording
Royal Society of Canada Oil Sands Report – December 14, 2010 The Royal Society of Canada’s Expert Panel on the Environmental and Health Impacts of Canada’s Oil Sands Industry released their final report on Wednesday, Dec 15th, 2010. The SMCC held an embargoed webinar Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 12:00 p.m EST to prepare journalists for the release of this […]
