Water Source for Alberta Tar Sands Drilling Could Run Dry

InsideClimate News
By Katherine BagleySep 21, 2015, 5:00 am47 pts
New research finds the Athabasca River might not be a sustainable source of water oil companies need for the tar sands. By Katherine Bagley The source of water used for drilling in the Alberta tar sands could dry up in the coming decades, according to new research released Monday. The questionable future of the…

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