Oil sands

Another factor to consider is the boom in petroleum-based commodities of the last decade, and the role that oil companies such as Petro-Canada plays from an environmental perspective. With the rapid expansions in petroleum comes many impacts to the environment as well as to society as a whole. There has been shifting economic landscape and government regulations to control the boom in this period. The world is dependent on fossil fuels for 80 percent of its energy, but at the same time, it is…

people, natural resources and global connections all demonstrate this. Latitude, evils of society, Alberta oil sands, and the UN affects Canada physically and culturally. Physically, latitude affects the climate. Culturally, the evils of society affect the way people think about Canada. However, Canada does have some positive factors; such as the oil industry and being apart of the UN. The oil industry is one of Canada’s top industry and trade, which might have contributed to Canada being one of…

Oil is a very important part in our live. But some people don't even acknowledge this. People want more and more oil. Canadians uses twice as much oil then ever. In 1980 people use nearly 1.8 million gallons but now they use nearly 3 million gallons. This is big. Canadians can be affected by this. People are demanding more oil some people are making pipe line this is a huge problem. This can spring a leak and the oil will go into your drinking water and can give you cancer. This is why I am on…

Alberta oil sand is a prime example of how humans play a crucial role in the destruction of the environment. Alberta oil sand is one of the largest industrial projects in the world and mostly known as “the biggest environmental crime” in history. However, over the years there is been various debate concerning the Alberta oil sand and its effects on the environment. The procedure of mining oil sand releases three times the carbon dioxide emission than the regular oil production. Alberta oil sand…

overall impression on the environment that would ensue from extraction, transportation, and refining of the oil.…

Arctic Enterprises is an ATV, side by side, and snowmobile company. This Company's first name was Polar Manufacturing, but was soon changed to Arctic Enterprises. Arctic cat went bankrupt in 1982. Arctco, a new company took over Arctic Enterprises to keep producing Arctic cat machines, Two year after the bankrupt. Arctco was so successful they changed there name to Arctic Enterprises and kept selling Arctic Cat machines. The first Arctic Cat snowmobile was launched in 1961, and Arctic…

Oil and coal have been sustaining our province for decades. These resources have always been a reliable go-to in Alberta’s economy. But how much longer will these last? Oil and coal are in fact, a non-renewable resource. Sooner or later these two resources that have brought Alberta fame and fortune, will diminish. Wind energy is the perfect solution for our next economic boom. Wind is a form of solar energy that is caused by many different attributes of the earth and atmosphere. These…

materials such as sediment and sand, dynamically changing the shape of the coastline overtime. Currumbin Creek flows water through to Palm Beach. The word Currumbin is of native origin and means quicksand. Also, nearer the coastline where Palm Beach is located, is known as a place of shifting sands, showing that Palm Beach’s coastline is significantly dynamic and active (Stuckey, 2012). Evidence of erosion, deposition and longshore drift was…

water will now be able reach the birds sensitive skin and could potentially lead to hypothermia (International Bird Rescue, 2015). Another adverse affect of oil on the birds is that their natural instinct when there is an unwanted substance on their feathers is to try and remove it with their beaks. By removing the oil this way it causes the oil to get into the birds organs and produce extreme organ damage (International Bird Rescue, 2015). Once a bird has become oiled there is very little that…

Located on Murcia’s Costa Calida, the former fishing village of Los Alcázares sits on Europe’s largest salt water lagoon with pristine “Blue Flagged” beaches that are ideal for both families and water sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by history dating back to the Romans and the Moors the area contains a treasure trove of architectural wonders just waiting to be discovered. World class golf is on your doorstep as is the stunning Ricote Valley and all its gastronomic delights that you can sample…