"Every plant and tree died..."

[kentuck]

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/06/18/2167151/every-plant-and-tree-died-huge-alberta-pipeline-spill-raises-safety-questions-as-keystone-decision-looms/

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As the Obama administration’s decision regarding whether to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline draws nearer, the latest disaster is raising serious concerns about the safety of Canada’s rapidly expanding pipeline network.

A massive toxic waste spill from an oil and gas operation in northern Alberta is being called one of the largest recent environmental disasters in North America. First reported on June 1, the Texas-based Apache Corp. didn’t reveal the size of the spill until June 12, which is said to cover more than 1,000 acres.

Members of the Dene Tha First Nation tribe are outraged that it took several days before they were informed that 9.5 million liters of salt and heavy-metal-laced wastewater had leaked onto wetlands they use for hunting and trapping.

“Every plant and tree died” in the area touched by the spill, said James Ahnassay, chief of the Dene Tha.

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[onethatcares]

1. words fail me

[JNelson6563]

2. I see no reason

that we can't put these resources (money, time, manpower) into solar and wind instead. WTF?

Julie

[txwhitedove]

5. Sadly, because TransCanada, Exxon, Husky, Valero, et al, do not process solar and wind energy. That

is where their big money is and there it will stay until the last drop is wrung out or we die. I heard from one vested party that all the protests/protestors were for nothing because it's going to happen one way or another, via other pipelines, rail, etc. When I mentioned that we certainly don't want it going through the Aquifer here in Texas, the answer was a pat "well it can go in a pipeline above ground". And as we can see, the damage would be the same or worse as it would seep into the water table. Damn.

[monmouth3]

3. This should be sent to the White House. Horrible..n/t

[Fire Walk With Me]

4. Important K&R!

[silvershadow]

6. Bump, for exposure. nt

[malaise]

7. K & R

Sickening

[Curmudgeoness]

8. How many times does this have to happen

before people will finally believe that these pipelines are NOT safe.

Beyond words.

[cantbeserious]

9. The Motto of Oligarchs - Rape The Earth - To Hell With The Consequences

eom

[forestpath]

10. K&R. Plants and trees don't line politicians' pockets.

[liberalla]

11. OMG this is horrible.

I hope it gets some broad coverage and fast.

[lpbk2713]

12. Horrific ... there are no words to describe this criminal act.

The corporate officers live thousands of miles away so it is of no consequence to them.

They should be held accountable. Every last one of the mofos.

[kentuck]

13. It's probably worse than we think?

Where's Bobby Kennedy when we need him??

[lonestarnot]

14. Shame on you Canada! Shame on greedy oilers!