The Tar Sands are the largest industrial project in Canadian history. We are seeing increasing demands by Canadians (read: stakeholders) to slow down the expansion and impose more stringant environmental regulations. Most of these demands are coming from Albertans (read: local stakeholders).

Compounding this rising tide; a new federal report by Environmental Defence labels the tar sands as "The Most Destructive Projecty on Earth" was just released. The report outlines how our nation's rivers and skies are being polluted at an ever increasing rate.

For the long-term future of Alberta and Canada, it is imperitive that we place strong environmental restrictions, not just for greenhouse gases, but also for water contaminants, acid rain and local community impacts. 

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I just came across an interesting website that claims to offer two sides to the global warming debate. That's right, there is still a debate going on. Website found at http://climatedebatedaily.com/

As an engineer, I think it is very important to constantly question and revisit science to ensure it stands the test of time. Global Warming science is among the most complex (and controversial) scientific studies around and it is still relativly new, so a logical, scientific debate is definitly good. 

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 From tha Associated Press:

WASHINGTON (AP) - One of the nation's largest power generators has agreed to end a years-long federal lawsuit by paying $4.6 billion to reduce pollution that has eaten away at Northeast mountain ranges and national landmarks, The Associated Press has learned. Read More

This is a perfect example of a company that is barely at the "Protect" Stage of business evolution. Their inability to move towards proper environmental management has cost them dearly.

The installation of pollution prevention equipment would have cost much less than the current settlement, helped improve their internal management, improved performance and secured a better brand value.

Their main focus was to comply with the law, not be in advance of it. Through this settlment their did not have to admit guilt to breaking the Clean Air Act. 

It's time for business to evolve. 

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