North America
Articles and Documents
High Stakes in Canada's Vast Oil-Sands Fields (September 30, 2008)
Canada has the world's second largest oil reserves, which attract more than US$100 billion of investments from oil companies. But aboriginal communities and non-governmental organizations argue that when companies access the oil reserves they damage the environment by producing large amounts of greenhouse gas and polluting drinking water. According to the author, the Canadian government continues to approve new oil projects without protecting the environment. (Christian Science Monitor)
Don't Worry Canada, We Still Want Your Oil (April 4, 2003)
After Canada officially refused to support the war on Iraq, US Ambassador Paul Cellucci made the conciliatory remark that Canada is a bigger and more reliable source of oil than Saudi Arabia in the post-9/11 world. According to this article, Cellucci's remarks reveal underlying US interests, and point to the kind of friendship that should be avoided. (Straight Goods)
Beyond Petroleum, Or Beyond The Pale? BP Left Out In The Cold (January 23, 2003)
Despite the fact that oil company BP is trying to convince the world that it cares about pollution, global warming, labor rights, and the environment, major shareholders and advocacy groups see through the slick campaign, and some are considering dropping the company's shares. (Independent)
