Alphonse and Justyn joined a group of environmental activists who marched in front of the Canadian Parliament buildings and then in from of the Alberta Legislature to protest the further development of the "oil sands" in Alberta. According to the text, why is extracting oil from bituminous sands or "oil sands" a contentious process?

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Extracting oil from bituminous sands or "oil sands" produces more greenhouse gas than conventional oil extraction processes due to the energy-intensive extraction process. This is a major concern for environmental activists who are calling for a shift towards more sustainable and less carbon-intensive forms of energy.

Alphonse and Justyn Joined a Group of Environmental Activists Who