VOICED: Are tar sands the future of oil?

The video discusses the environmental and health impacts of tar sands operations in Alberta, Canada. Indigenous communities face pollution and increased cancer rates due to water contamination. Global demand for oil drives the invasive extraction process, which emits high levels of greenhouse gases and destroys forests. Despite environmental concerns, the industry defends its practices, citing economic growth, while production continues to rise under international pressure.

Describe the mining process of tar sands as outlined in the text.

What is the stance of the industry regarding the environmental damage caused by oil production?