Expansion of tar sands oil is not central to US energy supply – despite new report conclusion

NRDC’s Susan Casey-Lefkowitz blog post about Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) report that claims tar sands is central to U.S. energy supply.

“The study says that tar sands oil has …

Alberta hides dirty truth as US demands tar sands facts

Potential buyers of tar sands oil wants to know its true carbon footprint, but industry won’t come clean.

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European meetings on responsible development key to advancing Alberta’s competitiveness

This is a press release and trip itinerary for Alberta Energy’s parliamentary assistant Diana McQueen lobbying mission to Europe, from March 15 to March 23 2010.

Diana McQueen will be …

Green Bitumen – The Role of Nuclear, Gasification and CCS in Alberta’s Oil Sands

This is a report referenced in an NRCan letter sent to the EU as part of the consultation process for the Fuel Quality Directive.

“Green Bitumen: The Role of Nuclear, …

Natural Resources Canada oil sands issues report

This document was released under an access to information request. It is a series of short papers on tar sands issues, including the roles of NRCan and Environment Canada, life …

CRS Report for Congress – Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

This document summarizes the major provisions of the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act. “Section 526 prohibits federal agencies from procuring synfuel unless its life cycle GHG emissions are less …