Keystone pipeline could move ahead on alternative route
Whatever decision is reached on the pipeline, we need to balance both sides of the debate in a mature way. Yet that may not happen. We are likely to get politics as usual.
Whatever decision is reached on the pipeline, we need to balance both sides of the debate in a mature way. Yet that may not happen. We are likely to get politics as usual.
By Andrew Belonsky 7 hours ago There is no question President Obama siding with the State Department in rejecting the Keystone pipeline was politically motivated. By blocking TranCanada Corp's application, Obama signaled to his Earth-loving base that
Whatever decision is reached on the pipeline, we need to balance both sides of the debate in a mature way. Yet that may not happen. We are likely to get politics as usual.
"Keystone XL's backers want to re-direct tar sands oil from the American Midwest to reach the international market where tar sands oil would fetch a higher price. The Keystone XL pipeline would thus add billions of dollars to
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