The technology for removing bitumen from the tar sands is probably still best described as a work in progress.

NEWYORKER: Unconventional Crude

While some beaches contain remnants of the spill (Louisiana's Elmer Island still has tar balls), any oil that does wash ashore is quickly removed by BP crews.

BBC: The Gulf coast, one year later

For example, if Canadian jobs are being created to export oil to China while Canadians themselves consume some other form of energy, that's still a net increase in employment from tar sands.

BBC: Is Keystone a Touchstone?

North Carolina State's loss at Florida State meant the Tar Heels would be the No. 3 seed but could still tie Duke for second in the standings.

NPR: No. 3 Duke Hammers North Carolina 69-53