Threats of Alberta separation are just that - threats. It will never come to fruition. It's basically the frustration Albertans are feeling and a way to vent.
What some of the ROC don't realize is that fossil fuels are here to stay in the long term; all this fancy talk about "green" energy and the use of solar panels and windmills are disingenuous. Yes, they'll provide SOME energy but not nearly enough to power what we have today and will require in the future. (Think electric cars - where is the electricity going to come from if everyone suddenly decides to purchase one? Not solar panels; not windmills).
The positive part of this is that our oil is extremely "safe" and efficient and will get even better as the years go by and technology improves - its already the best there is in the world insofar as being produced efficiently . But, for the foreseeable future, green energy will not be sufficient in any way shape or form. It will, however, be more expensive and a lot less reliable.
JMHO
