Flare Up

Submitted by neilzusman on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 14:11

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Nikiforuk,Andrew

Source:

National Post Business Magazine, p.94 - 101 (2002)

URL:

http://www.saboteursandbigoil.com/FlareUp.pdf

Keywords:

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Notes:

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David Beers. "Tar Sands Expert Nikiforuk to Speak at UBC." The Tyee. 2010-09-09.

Tyee writer-in residence will reveal 'Who Regulates Canada's Oil Patch, and for Whom?'

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“Sour gas is one of the most dangerous, toxic substances known to man,” he said. “Having a sour gas well 800 metres from your home is like having a child molester an in urban community. You never know when things are going to go wrong.”

Charlie Smith. "Andrew Nikiforuk: EnCana pipeline attacks are not ecoterrorism." Straight.com. 2008-10-17.

You can read another interview with Nikiforuk about his Tyee project here and find his work, so far, here.

See: The Globe and Mail. "Andrew Nikiforuk wins Rachel Carson medal." July 22, 2009.

See: Society of Environmental Journalists.SEJ's Rachel Carson Environment Book Award."