Tar Sands Linked to Health Problems

priceofoil.org - by Andy Rowell - April 1, 2014

In a landmark report to Alberta’s energy regulator, a panel of experts has concluded that odours from a controversial tar sands processing plant are linked to human health impacts.

The report, which was published [March 31, 2014], examined the emissions from Baytex Energy’s Peace River plant, which has been the subject of a number of health complaints from local residents over the last few years.

The situation has been so bad that seven families have been forced to leave.

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Regulator says Peace River area emissions potential cause of health problems
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Regulator+says+Peace+River+area+emissions+potential+cause+health+problems/9682279/story.html

AER - Peace River Proceeding Panel Makes 20 Recommendations Regarding Heavy Oil Operations
http://www.aer.ca/about-aer/media-centre/news-releases/news-release-2014-03-31-2

Report of Recommendations on Odours and Emissions in the Peace River Area
http://www.scribd.com/doc/215608401/Alberta-Energy-Regulator-Peace-River-Odours-report

AER - News Release (7 page .PDF file)
http://www.aer.ca/documents/news-releases/AERNR2014-05.pdf