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Canada's oil sands represent a new frontier of oil production. They allow us to quench, at least temporarily, our thirst for oil. But at what cost? The development of the oil sands, characterized by high demand for energy, intensity of environmental impacts in the boreal forest and significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, is an unprecedented challenge. In this early stage of the 21st century, the oil sands are emerging as a focal point of discussion about the future of energy production and consumption.
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Canada deforestation development mining petroleum