The Alberta Oil Sands from Both Sides of the Border* (original) (raw)

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The paper explores the implications of the Alberta oil sands development from both U.S. and Canadian perspectives. It examines the increasing American demand for oil and the dwindling conventional supplies within the U.S., highlighting how the Alberta oil sands serve as a critical resource. The analysis also addresses the environmental costs associated with expanding oil sand exploitation in Canada, emphasizing the need for a dual viewpoint in resource development discussions.

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