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Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands

Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands

2009•43m•6.5/10
Documentary

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6.5/10(8)

The huge tar sands in Alberta are a potentially profitable resource, but the environmental impact could be heavy and long-term.

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Greenpeace Canada

Language

EN

Status

Released

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