| Syncrude Sued Over Bird Deaths | 23 January 09 |
 Environmentalists have launched a private prosecution against Syncrude Canada Ltd, one of country's largest oil-sands operators, alleging that it was responsible for killing 500 ducks near Fort McMurray, Alberta. The legal action comes after a string of critical studies on the environmental impact of the oilsands. The flock of ducks made headlines when they landed on tar-laden ponds last April and drowned. A late winter storm was blamed for the delay in deploying noise guns used to deter birds from the large toxic tailings ponds. EcoJustice, the Sierra Club and Forest Ethics want Syncrude to be charged under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. The groups say the Alberta and federal governments have failed to enforce their own laws against the oilsands giant and will present their own evidence at a provincial court hearing February 19, 2009 in Edmonton. View January 7, 2009 Globe and mail articleView January 7, 2009 Reuters article View January 7, 2009 Toronto Star article View January 8, 2009 Edmonton Sun article Sources: Globe and Mail, Reuters, Toronto Star, Edmonton Sun |
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