Here is our next blog posting for marks. This one will be due by March 4th at pm. Remember, you have to answer only two blogs.
The oil sector traditionally has been one of the largest employers in Alberta. Many of you may, in fact, obtain employment in that sector. The oil sands, however, has been responsible for considerable environmental destruction and decay. Do you think that the provincial government has more responsibility towards ensuring jobs for Albertans or ensuring the natural environment is protected? Consider your response from an economic and a social perspective.
Check out some of these links.
Alberta Oil - BBC News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro0LWXPlTSA
Fort MacMurray Oilsands Boomtown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PI68l8e-bw&feature=related
Fort MacMurray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-lS7janLzE&NR=1
Dirty Oil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XffxPhFxA64
Another Dirty Oil - this is a long one - but REALLY interesting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_BBGuCs20
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