World-renowned climate expert Dr. James Hansen to address Total oilsands review panel

Hearing held in Sherwood Park, Atla., tomorrow

EDMONTON— Dr. James Hansen, award-winning climate scientist, will appear at the hearings into Total E&P Canada’s Joslyn North (oilsands) Mine on Tuesday in Sherwood Park, Alta.

Dr. Hansen will speak on the consequences of Joslyn North’s contribution of global warming emissions. The project will significantly increase Alberta and Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Dr. Hansen will be available for interviews following his testimony on Tuesday at the hearings of the joint federal-provincial review panel. This is expected to be after 3:30 pm on Tuesday, October 5.

To arrange an interview with Dr. Hansen, please contact:
David Dodge, Communications Director | Pembina Institute
780-232-6162
davidd@pembina.org

Dr. Hansen is appearing as a witness for the Oilsands Environmental Coalition that is represented at the hearings by Ecojustice.

Contacts:
Karin Buss, Counsel | Ecojustice
780-965-8905

Simon Dyer, Oilsands Program Director | Pembina Institute
403-322-3937