Quote by Jeff Goodell

Extracting oil from the tar sands is a nasty, polluting, energy-intensive business.

Extracting oil from the tar sands is a nasty, polluting, ene

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This quote highlights the negative aspects of extracting oil from tar sands. It suggests that the process is environmentally harmful due to its high levels of pollution and energy consumption. The term "nasty" emphasizes that the methods used for tar sands extraction are undesirable and have detrimental effects on the environment. With just a few words, the quote conveys a strong critique of this particular oil extraction method.

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