Tar sands
Andrew Nikiforuk
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Tar sands
Published
2010
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pages
268
ISBN-13
9781553655558
ISBN-10
1553655559
Description
""A scathing critique." Green Inc. The New York Times" ""An astonishingly entertaining read that raises your hackles while raising your awareness." Sustainablog" ""Required reading for every citizen." The Georgia Straight" "The Alberta tar sands could make Canada the world's second greatest oil exporter by 2050. Although growth has been tempered by the global financial crisis, U.S., Asian, and European investors are still pouring billions of dollars into the megaproject. To extract the world's ugliest, most expensive hydrocarbon, we are polluting our air, poisoning our water, destroying vast areas of boreal forest, and undermining democracy itself. In this new edition of his provocative bestseller, Andrew Nikiforuk assesses recent developments, refutes industry's claim that steam plants are a "greener" way to extract bitumen, and argues more convincingly than ever that it is folly to stake our future on dirty oil." ""Nikiforuk has a point, and he has guts ... Buy this book." Edmonton Journal" ""A slashing indictment of politicians in the back pockets of energy megacorporations, of regulators cowed into acquiescence, and of all of us who look the other way as we fill our gas tanks," Thomas Homer-Dixon, author of The Upside of Down"--Jacket.
Subjects
An Analysis of the WCB claims experience and potential health hazards in the Alberta oil sands industry
Historical overview of the Fort McMurray area and oil sands industry in northeast Alberta
Ducks
Evaluation of options to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions from the natural gas processing and tar sands industries
Developing Alberta's oil sands
A line in the tar sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tar sands?
This edition of Tar sands has approximately 268 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Tar sands?
For most readers, Tar sands typically takes between 5h 35m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Tar sands?
The estimated word count for Tar sands is approximately 67,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Tar sands?
Tar sands was written by Andrew Nikiforuk.
When was Tar sands published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.