Oil Sand Extraction
in Canada
Oil Sand Extraction
in Canada
Wildlife Impacts
Throw off food chain
Certain species going extinct
Loss of Habitat land
Tailings
Contaminate soil
Cause Erosion and sinkholes
Source of toxic chemicals
Water Impacts
Removed contaminated water creates tailings
Pollutes water
Water is removed from nearby sources
Climate Impacts
Risk of spill severely affect environment
Increase of cancer and respiratory diseases
Emits greenhouse gases