Question

What is Bp's oil sands project? What environmental impacts does it have and why was it considered a "cultural genocide"?

Answer 1

More than 50 percent of the world's total oil reserves which are open to private sector investments are contained in Canada's oil sands.Oil sands are a natural mix of sand, water, clay and bitumen.BP is involved in oil sand projects in Alberta.These oil sands can be converted to synthetic crude oil.

The process of extraction of crude oil greatly endangers the water resources which are required to separate the oil and sand and endangered species.The gas emissions from oil sand projects cause extreme air pollution.The by products produced which are released in the water cause severe danger to the health of animals.

Canadians are unable to hunt, trap and fish and are roo fearful of toxins in the water.These lands which were scared to many people are now alien to them.This has resulted in " cultural genocide".