Canadian Natural Resources doesn’t want you to know what’s happening by Cold Lake, Alberta.

In fact, its only because of a brave whistleblower that we even know that a Tar Sands spill in Alberta, Canada is “unstoppable,” leaking into pristine lands around Cold Lake, devastating thousands of acres of forestland, killing animals, plants, and encroaching into indigenous lands. An unprecedented disaster in the Albertan highlands.

The documents indicate that, since cleanup started in May, some 26,000 barrels of bitumen mixed with surface water have been removed, including more than 4,500 barrels of bitumen. The scientist said Canadian Natural Resources is not disclosing the scope of spills in four separate sites, which have been off bounds to media and the public because the operations are on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range, where there is active weapons testing by the Canadian military. […] The documents and photos show dozens of animals, including beavers and loons, have died, and that 30,600 kg of oily vegetation has been cleared from the latest of the four spill zones.

And CNR? They are still, weeks after the spill, restricting media access. NGOs and First Nations peoples are also not being let in. We have no idea how bad the spill is, or Canadians are sick of the lies. That is why thousands are calling for immediate, open media access to the spill site, so that we can ascertain what’s really happening, and come up with a plan to mitigate damages.

CNR is only interested in its profits - and making sure this project doesn’t stop the Keystone XL pipeline. Join them by signing this petition - let’s make sure the truth comes out about what’s happening in Alberta. And let’s end the Tar Sand industry’s grip on our environment and economy.

This has gone way too far. Call for change.