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Description: A recent report by IHS global finds that total greenhouse emissions from oilsands have increased by 21% since 2008, although the emissions per barrel have come down. Also, emissions from oilsands are at least 12% higher than emissions from the average crude oil processed in the U.S.

Source: CBC

Date: November 13 2013

Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2417976382/?page=2

Questions for Discussion:

  1. Does this report help to alleviate concerns over emissions from oilsands or heightens concerns?
  2. What does a 12% higher emission mean?
  3. The report seems to suggest that although emissions oilsands are higher they are not that high – Is this a valid argument to alleviate concerns over oilsands? How much higher should the emissions be for people to be concerned? 

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