Imperial Oil Tailings Spill Fine a ‘Toothless Slap on the Wrist,’ Environmentalists Say

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By Taylor NoakesAug 23, 2024, 3:58 pm151 ptsTrending
A major Canadian oil producer responsible for a toxic tailings pond leak that dumped 5.3 million litres of contaminated waste into the environment has been fined just $50,000 by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Environmental Defence, a prominent Canadian environmental advocacy organization, called the…

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