The project has become politically charged. You’ve no doubt heard the talking points on both sides of the issue. But digging past the politics, what’s really at stake?
What You Need To Know About The Keystone XL Pipeline
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February 5, 2014

Via Moyers & Company:

Last week, the Obama administration said it is extending indefinitely the amount of time federal agencies have to review plans for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which is expected to delay the decision until after the midterm elections.

If approved, the project would move 830,000 of barrels of crude oil from the Alberta tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf Coast of Texas every day.

The debate over Keystone has become politically charged. You’ve no doubt heard the talking points on both sides of the issue. But digging past the politics, what’s really at stake? Who stands to ...

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