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CALGARY -- Canada has mounted its biggest campaign yet to sell the United States on the energy security benefits of the oil sands as Washington debates new environmental policy, the country's energy minister said on Friday. Canadian Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt said she and her staff ...
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Canada steps up oil sands push in United States
Ramsay Home —
... found the following on 2009-11-07 00:34:26: Financial Post wrote... Canada steps up oil sands push in United StatesFinancial PostCalifornia, often seen as a bellwether of US environmental policy, established its own low-carbon fuel regulations this year that the Canadian energy ... Read the original article at, http://www.financialpost.com/news-sectors/story.html?id=2194535 Follow more real-time stories about "environmental policy" at ...
Canada steps up oil sands push in United States
Peak Oil News —
... Canadian Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt said she and her staff are lobbying interests in the United States at all levels, trying to send the message that the huge heavy-oil resource in Alberta is being developed responsibly and that U.S. input on environmental fixes is welcome. The push comes as environmental groups have intensified their own campaigns warning of the impact of oil sands development on climate, water, land and local communities on both sides of the border. Financial Post
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The Oil Drum —
... lowering gas prices, perhaps making electricity cheaper, will add more energy market confusion. Uranium prices, however look set to grow to extreme highs, unless supply can be cranked up. In several countries already, when the wind blows there is too much electricity, from windmills, leading to huge spot price swings and shedding of unsold, untransportable power. The ruined biofuels sector could or might revive, during the decade, perhaps capping oil price rises.
Canada steps up oil sands push in United States
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