Tag: University of Alberta
Oil sands often called ‘toxic’ but scientists’ evidence over-stated – Alberta health sciences prof
By Warren Kindzierski Three recent University of Alberta studies by Professor Bill Shotyk reported in the Edmonton Journal suggest that chemical contaminants in the Athabasca River around oil sands “may be overstated, with levels of metals vanishingly small.” That conclusion lit up the world of toxic-chemical alarmism. Five Canadian scientists led by David Schindler, also […]
First study assessing potential hydraulic fracturing impact on aquatic animals
Results provide basis for regulators and industry to develop policies and procedures By Katie Willis Researchers at the University of Alberta have conducted the first-ever study to use hydraulic fracturing fluids to examine effects on aquatic animals, such as rainbow trout, according to a press release. Horizontal drilling with high-volume hydraulic fracturing is a practice […]
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