The Solution – Putting the brakes on Canada's Tar Sands

The environmental repercussions of tar sands points to one solution: we need to stop the accelerating development of tar sands projects.

Stop the proposed Enbridge Pipeline

ForestEthics intends to stop Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker project, which would increase tar sands production in Canada by 30%.

We are supporting a law banning the huge oil-carrying ships that the proposed pipeline would bring to British Columbia’s pristine north coast. We are urging Enbridge to abandon its plans to build the pipeline. We are participating in the federal review process to show that Enbridge’s high-risk project is not in Canada’s national interest.

Multinational commitment to clean energy

To phase out dirty fossil fuels, such as those from the tar sands, there must be a multifaceted, worldwide approach. Some aspects of this vision for a clean energy future include:

• Reducing overall energy usage;
• Phasing in clean, renewable energy;
• Planning more sustainable communities and transportation systems;
• Building more efficient vehicles, appliances and buildings that run on clean energy.

Three things you can do to put the brakes on Canada’s Tar Sands:

1. Say “no” to tankers on BC’s coastal waters >>
2. Say “no” to Enbridge’s leaky pipelines, by submitting a public comment >>
3. Say “yes” to your right to participate in environmental decisions >>