8-22-16 Alberta: Eco Destruction From Within

How Alberta's Carbon Emission Cap Will Reduce Oil Sands Growth  Summary The Alberta government has proposed implementing a 100 megatonne (Mt) cap on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that result from oil sands operations. This paper estimated future emissions levels from oil sands production using oil sands production forecasts to 2040 from the National Energy Board. Based on estimates of future production, this policy has the potential to constrain future oil sands production. In a scenario based on current emissions intensity levels, the policy could reduce cumulative production between 2025 [...]