Canada’s economic boom depends on tearing up 54,000 square-mile of pristine Alberta wilderness. Development of the world’s third largest oil supply is proceeding rapidly. It already represents a $3.5 billion annual paycheck to the Canadian government and 75,000 immediate jobs.
But many are aghast at the project, which is also the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas in Canada.
When you see the pictures, you may feel the same. We’re not saying the project is good or bad. We’re just saying the scale and severity of what’s happening in Alberta will make your spine tingle.
(via PHOTOS: Destructive Canada Oil Sands - Business Insider)