New rules for Alberta oilsands tailings ponds

Oilsands tailing ponds and water usage will be subject to new rules in Alberta the provinces’ environment minister Kyle Fawcett announced on Friday.

Oilsands tailing ponds and water usage will be subject to new rules in Alberta the provinces’ environment minister Kyle Fawcett announced on Friday. The industry will also have to improve its management of waste. Although the provincial government intends to be tough on firms, it will be for the industry to come up with solutions to the environmental issues raised.  

 

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