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Environmental group encouraged by Arctic drilling report
The National Energy Board has released its final report on offshore drilling in Canada's ecologically sensitive Arctic waters. The Pew Environment Group's Oceans North Canada says it's encouraged by the report's proposals but would like to see more rigorous requirements for dealing with potential spills. Marc Montgomery discusses the report with Oceans North Canada policy director, Trevor Taylor.
Links:
- www.oceansnorth.org
- http://oceansnorth.org/becoming-arctic-ready
- http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rcmmn/hm-eng.html
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