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Athabasca oil sands
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Canada’s Athabasca Oil Sands
December 10, 2009 | University of Alberta

The Athabasca oil sands of Alberta are an enormous Canadian oil reserve. What effect do oil sand operations have on the surrounding area? A research team from the University of Alberta decided to find out.

More information on the Athabasca oil sands.


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