An integrated knowledge synthesis of regional ambient monitoring in Canada's oil sands.

ABSTRACT: The desire to document and understand the cumulative implications of oil sands (OS) development in the ambient environment of northeastern Alberta has motivated increased investment and release of information in the past decade. Here, we summarize the knowledge presented in the theme-based review papers in this special series, including air, surface water, terrestrial biology, and Indigenous community-based monitoring in order to (1) consolidate knowledge gained to date, (2) highlight key commonalities and gaps, and (3) leverage this knowledge to assess the state of integration in environmental monitoring efforts in the OS region and suggest next steps. Among air, water, and land studies, the individual reviews identified a clear focus on describing stressors, including primarily (1) conta

SUBMITTER: Roberts DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9291055 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature