Mud, sweat and tears


	Mud, sweat and tears

mcgraf

11-3-2007 7:27 AM

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interesting, article, canada, alberta, oil

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11-3-2007 11:29 AM

gingembre

The impact of the Alberta oil sands is huge and destructive, a black hole sucking the life out of our environment and corrupting the health and spirit of people involved, yet the carnage appears to be unstoppable.

Will Canadians stand up to this monster??

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