Welcome to Planet 100 for August 31, 2010. Today, Canada's oil sands dump toxins into the Athabasca river, hype blooms over the clean, green, power plant in a box, and movie fans may have to rethink a snack of microwave popcorn.
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Planet 100: Canada's Oil Sands More Toxic Than Ever
Welcome to Planet 100 for August 31, 2010. Today, Canada's oil sands dump toxins into the Athabasca river, hype blooms over the clean, green, power plant in a box, and movie fans may have to rethink a snack of microwave popcorn.
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