Tuesday, 31 January 2012

About Environmental Issues: Obama Denies Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

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From Larry West, your Guide to Environmental Issues
President Obama rejected TransCanada's application for a permit to build an oil pipeline that would cross six U.S. states and 1,700 miles on its way from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Environmentalists cheered, Republicans jeered, and the media commented. But chances are we'll see the whole controversy replayed in 2013.

Obama Kills Keystone XL Pipeling Project -- For Now
President Obama recently denied a permit for the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would stretch across the United States, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. But the project may not be dead yet.

Are Keystone Pipeline Jobs Estimates Just Pipe Dreams?
Tom Murse, Guide to U.S. Politics, explains how and why estimates for the number of jobs the Keystone XL pipeline would create range from 100 to 1 million.
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How Do Oil Spills Damage the Environment?
With oil pipelines and offshore drilling back in the news nearly every day, maybe it's time to take a look at why oil spills are a problem for the environment.

Should the U.S. End Federal Subsidies for Oil Companies?
In his third State of the Union address, President Obama once more called on Congress to end taxpayer-financed subsidies for oil companies.

 


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