I disagree with your opinion on the research.
There overwhelming majority of scientists believe in human influence on climate.
There are a very few who disagree with the concensus, but that is how science works.
Like escort reviews, or the capture cross section of an atomic nucleus, you look at the pool of data and assess the sum of all probabilities.
China has cancelled many coal fired power plants. At the beginning of 2016 they had around 145 planned or started. Around 80-100 have been cancelled. Also, some of the new ones planned are intended to replace older plants that are being dismantled. The four major plants powering Beijing which were the dirtiest have all been deactivated. So even though new ones are being built the net emissions are still being reduced.
These changes are not IMO because of the treaty. China has a rapidly growing middle class. They will not tolerate the kind of pollution we saw on TV during the 2012 Olympics.All over China people are fighting pollution and toxic wastes.
http://www.businessinsider.com/china-plans-to-cut-back-on-coal-power-plants-2017-1
http://energypost.eu/chinas-new-coal-plants-wont-stop-meeting-climate-goals/
Regarding the oil sands, this would be a boon to our economy but the environmental mess!!!
I assume you have seen the ponds of sludge. How long are those going to last? What is their effect on wildlife, and the water table?
If it could be processed in a cleaner way then great. Some ponds have been cleaned up.
Not so keen on the pipeline to the coast. These pipes seem to break constantly, no matter who builds them or how carefully they are monitored.
And oil tankers are operated by humans so there will be human error.
Remember recently the ferry that capsized off the coast because the captain and crewperson were fucking instead of watching where they were going?
Remember the Exxon Valdez and the drunk guy at the wheel?
Shit happens.
A mess like a supertanker spill might be impossible to clean up.
We have family property on the Gulf Islands, I don't want any tankers going through there. By all means sell it to the USA. Don't put it on ships.