WWF-Canada applauds charge of Syncrude Canada in death of ducks

“We are very pleased to see Environment Canada applying the law and showing that industry has a responsibility to protect wildlife from the negative effects of tar sands development,” said Robert Powell, Director, Mackenzie River Basin, WWF-Canada.

“This is a strong reminder that rapid development of the tar sands comes with a high environmental cost to people, water and the climate,” continued Powell. “Unfortunately the huge expanse of toxic tailings, on the edge of the Athabasca River, continues to be an environmental hazard.”

“We quickly need to chart a green energy path for Canada that does not rely on increasing development of the tar sands,” concluded Powell.

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For further information:
Robert Powell, Director, Mackenzie River Basin
Cell: 780-902-7100