Think that that dirtiest oil on the planet is only found up in
Alberta? You might be surprised then to hear that there are tar sands
deposits in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, much of which are on public
lands.
While none of the American tar sands deposits are actively being
developed yet, energy companies are frantically working to raise funds,
secure approvals and start extracting.
To help you better understand the state of tar sands development in the U.S., here’s a primer.
Where are the American tar sands?
