This Changes Everything - Naomi Klein
Synopsis
$22 billion a year from oil sands development flows into the Canadian government, reflecting the deep ties between wealth, power, and environmental degradation.
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Synopsis
Alberta's oil sands, a vast expanse of land disturbed for the first time in 10,000 years, serve as a backdrop for Naomi Klein's urgent message on climate change. She reflects on her past denial and the growing fossil fuel consumption that exacerbates the crisis. Klein details the extraction process of bitumen, which involves extensive logging and soil removal, and notes the Canadian government's rollback of environmental protections to boost oil revenues. She argues that wealth and power shape the climate crisis, revealing stark inequalities in responsibility for environmental damage.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Alberta's oil sands are reshaping the environment.
- Find out why climate change is tied to social inequality.
- Meet activists fighting for environmental justice worldwide.
Did You Know
- Oil companies developing the oil sands contribute $22 billion a year to the Canadian government.
- The tar sands in Alberta have been undisturbed for 10,000 years until recent extraction efforts.
- The divorce rate among workers in the tar sands is significantly high due to family separations.
- Thousands of Chinese miners are involved in an illegal gold rush in Ghana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the annual revenue from oil companies developing the oil sands in Canada?
$22 billion a year is going into the government coffers from resource development.
How deep can the bitumen be found in Alberta's oil sands?
Bitumen can be found 30 to 40 feet down or even further.
What is the impact of working in the oil sands on personal relationships?
There is a high rate of divorce and separations among people who move to work in the oil sands.
What are people saying?
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