Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Whoops! More info on our latest blog

I forgot to mention when this blog is due. How about we make it due Friday March 4th by 4pm.

If you have any questions, let me know.

Our Second Blog for Marks!

Hi everyone. This is our second blog for marks. Remember, you will answer TWO blogs only.

Please comment on the following:

The oil sector traditionally has been one of the largest employers in Alberta. Many of you may, in fact, obtain employment in that sector. The oil sands, however, has been responsible for considerable environmental destruction and decay. Do you think that the provincial government has more responsibility towards ensuring jobs for Albertans or ensuring the natural environment is protected? Consider your response from an economic and a social perspective.

Check out some of these links  

Alberta Oil - BBC News

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro0LWXPlTSA

Fort MacMurray Oilsands Boomtown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PI68l8e-bw&feature=related

Fort MacMurray

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-lS7janLzE&NR=1

Dirty Oil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XffxPhFxA64

Another Dirty Oil - this is a long one - but REALLY interesting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_BBGuCs20