Producing Fuel From Canada Oil Sands Emits More Carbon Than From US Crude
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The production of petroleum from Canada's oil sands is on the rise with much of it destined for U.S. refineries. The current oil sands production of fuels from "well-to-wheels" releases about 20 percent more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than making gasoline and diesel from conventional crudes.