Natural Resources and Sustainability
Analyzing the extraction of resources and its environmental impact in the Americas.
Key Questions
- 1How do the Oil Sands impact Canada's economy and environment?
- 2What are the consequences of deforestation in the Amazon?
- 3Can resource extraction ever be truly sustainable?
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