The real issue is mining the tar sands, which is environmentally disastrous, carbon heavy and produces toxic crude. Unfortunately that is Canada's decision. They will continue to mine whether is is shipped by rail or pipeline.
Both opponents and proponents have wildly exaggerated their cases. No, beyond the construction, will we see any significant number of jobs. No the pipeline will not be more dangerous than rail shipping.
The Keystone has become a proxy for how we want to develop energy, more fossil fuels, or other less carbon intensive means.
Both opponents and proponents have wildly exaggerated their cases. No, beyond the construction, will we see any significant number of jobs. No the pipeline will not be more dangerous than rail shipping.
The Keystone has become a proxy for how we want to develop energy, more fossil fuels, or other less carbon intensive means.
In any case, at today's prices, each barrel of tar sands oil is sold at a loss. No one will build a pipeline unless the price recovers.
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