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>Amazing what industry is permitted to do in the name of progress (or profit). Was permitted to do. Did you read this part: "In addition to further reducing
by itsoktocry 4y ago
>Amazing what industry is permitted to do in the name of progress (or profit).
Was permitted to do. Did you read this part:
"In addition to further reducing sulphur dioxide emissions by 85 per cent, the decommissioning of the stack is expected to cut the complex's natural gas consumption in half."
We need to stop judging the past by today's standards, and focus on the progress we actually make.
- tejohnso 4y agoToday's standard? How about vast, deep destruction threatening land and people. Among the most climate-polluting sources of oil. Output expected to climb into the 2030s. "“It’s just the most completely ludicrous approach to industrial and energy development that is possible, given everything we know about the impact on ecosystems, the impact on climate,” said Dale Marshall, national program manager with Environmental Defence, a Canadian advocacy group."" https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21112021/tar-sands-canada-oil/ https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21112021/tar-sands-canada... Today's standard is the same as yesterday's standard. Profit and exploitation first. Downplay and externalize unpleasant impact.