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Under the European Commission proposal, oil extracted from oil sands would be deemed to emit 22 percent more greenhouse gas by weight than the average for crude oil. It would apply to such oil produced in Canada and Venezuela. Canada currently sells very little oil to Europe, but those in the industry fear a "dirty oil" label there could set a dangerous precedent. Greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, are believed to contribute to the warming of the earth's climate. Canada has threatened to take the EU to the World Trade Organization if it singled out that type of oil as worse for the environment than others. But the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, contends that science justifies its proposal. The measure is also supported by environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth Europe and Greenpeace.
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