Petcoke is a refining byproduct of tar sands oil, and when burned is substantially dirtier than coal and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas pollution. It is also a potent carcinogen. Watch this video of petcoke being blown into the air we breathe in our communities. According to two new studies, petcoke makes tar sands oil even dirtier than originally thought.
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