Globe editorial: How to make the oil-and-gas industry take responsibility for its orphans

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When the report landed, the B.C. government had already moved to increase the money companies had to pay into an orphan well fund. It thereaftertimelines on the industry for dealing with old wells – a first in Western Canada. The new levy should ensure that industry pays for its messes; the province has said the new timelines will see at least 10,000 old wells restored by 2036.

GlobeDebate Who do you suppose pays for the orphan well fund in Alberta? I will give you a hint it’s not the taxpayers or the Goverment....that’s right it’s the oil companies themselves. ableg cdnpoli

GlobeDebate You all deserve the Hell you're creating.

GlobeDebate What oil and gas industry? Past tense please

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