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The document highlights that oil and gas development in Fort McKay leads to significant air quality issues, including odors, dust, and combustion-related pollution. It notes that NO2 levels exceed the AQMS 'orange management level', requiring active air management, and that poor air quality occurs half the time. The author argues that the benefits of an emissions cap depend on implementation, suggesting that relying solely on carbon capture and storage (CCS) offers minimal co-benefits, whereas improving energy efficiency or phasing down surface mining could reduce local environmental and health impacts.