A backlash from conservative politicians caused the city to revoke the permit, arguing the show was too “political” and violated municipal bylaws ..... ... [click title to continue]
Tar sands production is one of the world’s most environmentally damaging activities. It wrecks vast areas of boreal forest through surface mining and subsurface production. It sucks up huge quantities of water from local rivers, turns it into toxic waste and dumps the contaminated water into tailing ponds that now cover nearly 70 square miles. ... [click title to continue]