Canadian tar sands developers to face fresh legal challenge

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Co-operative Group donates £53,000 to aid legal fight against tar sands developers

The Canadian tar sands industry became mired in yet more controversy this week following an international appeal for financial aid to support an indigenous community's legal battle against further development....

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