Energy Tomorrow Blog
Environmental Stewardship is a Core Value
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Mark Green
Posted April 16, 2018
Industry Investments Power Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
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Kate Lowery
Posted February 22, 2018
Vote For Reclamation – Vote4Energy
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Kate Lowery
Posted October 28, 2016
For the oil and gas industry, former buildings, facilities, well pads and rigs often hold promise of a second life for both local communities and the environment, whether it’s turning an offshore rig into an artificial reef, reclaiming an onshore drill site or repurposing a building or port to fit a variety of socially beneficial needs. All are examples of industry’s commitment to being a responsible neighbor on land and in the sea.
Photos and Context on Oil Sands
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Mark Green
Posted January 3, 2012
From a post on the Climate Progress website (cross-posted on Grist), on the environmental effects of Canadian oil sands production:
“Extraction of Alberta's energy-intensive tar sands has expanded steadily in recent years, with about 232 square miles now exposed by mining operations. Tar-sands production is expected to double over the next decade, which could mean the destruction of 740,000 acres of boreal forest …”
The post includes photo comparisons – purportedly depicting the before and after of oil sands development. It looks/sounds dreadful. One commenter to the site writes, “What a beautiful country it was …”
Oil Sands and Pipeline Mythology
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Mark Green
Posted August 10, 2011
Oil Sands and a Lush Meadow
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Mark Green
Posted August 4, 2011