A new book of aerial photographs, Beautiful Destruction, captures the awesome scale and devastating impact of Alberta’s oil sands with stunning colours, contrasts and patterns. The book also includes 15 essays by prominent individuals from environment and industry, sharing their insights, ideas and opinions. Photographs by Louis Helbig
Mildred Lake Extension: Forest-clearing, as part of a process known as overburden removal, in preparation for the expansion of the North Mine (Image: L. Helbig)
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