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Canadian Natural fined for not stopping birds from nesting on tailings pond island

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EDMONTON — A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds. The Alberta Energy Regulator has assessed a fine of $278,000 against Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

EDMONTON — A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds."CNRL’s contravention had a direct and severely negative effect on wildlife," said the regulator's report.

By May 21, 2022, workers discovered birds on the island. They counted 271 California gull nests and one Canada goose nest. By mid-July, workers were noticing gull chicks fouled with oil. The situation continued until Aug. 4, when the surviving chicks were able to fly away.

 

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