U.S. Oil Boom Undermines Keystone XL
Newly released documents suggest that the Canadians have been warned that America’s burgeoning oil boom could derail plans to build the KXL, as American oil is cleaner than dirty Canadian crude.
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Report shows U.S. oil producers want to export U.S. crude oil to raise prices
A report released today by Oil Change International exposes the increasing desire of U.S. oil producers to export American crude oil despite only producing around 50% of U.S. demand. The move would enable oil producers to charge American refiners higher international prices for American crude.
TransCanada’s distorted “view of the facts” on Keystone XL
TransCanada’s latest letter to the State Department regarding Keystone XL is riddled with inaccuracies, out-of-date analysis, and distortions that have been proven wrong time and again.
Oily Keystone XL amendment expected today in the Senate
Amidst a flurry of votes today in the Senate on various amendments being tacked on to the Senate Budget Resolution is likely to be an amendment spearheaded by Senator Hoeven from North Dakota that would call for the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. The non-binding Hoeven amendment — co-sponsored by Senators Hoeven (R-ND), Baucus … Read More
Keystone XL tar sands pipeline resources
The Keystone XL pipeline is a project that must be rejected. See below for resources and ways to get involved! What can you do? Send a comment to the State Department by March 7th, expressing your concerns with the project. Join the 70,000 who have already taken the Pledge to Resist the Keystone XL pipeline, including … Read More
Pro-Keystone XL Senate bill follows pattern of following the oil money
Once again, a group of Senators, spearheaded by Hoeven and Baucus, has released a new bill to push for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. And, following the clear pattern set by their colleagues, the co-sponsors of this new bill have enjoyed massive contributions from the fossil fuel industry.
Oil Change International Statement on Draft Keystone XL EIS
Our concerns with the impact statement for the Keystone XL pipeline released today are extensive and only serve to further strengthen the clear need for Secretary Kerry and President Obama to reject this proposed pipeline project. This month’s largest-ever Forward on Climate rally and other events make it clear that there is a large and growing movement that will support them should they choose to reject this dirty pipeline. Over the next 45 days, we are confident Americans will make this abundantly clear to the Administration.
EU Sees KXL is an Export Pipeline
Officials from the European Commission see Keystone XL as an export pipeline from America to the EU.
US Crude Exports, the IEA can’t have it both ways
Only a few months ago, we reported on the release of the IEA’s World Energy Outlook, which for the first time ever acknowledged that we cannot burn at least two thirds of the fossil fuel reserves we currently classify as ‘proven’. So, one would assume that the IEA would agree that further exploitation of such … Read More
New Research Shows Climate Emissions from Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Much Worse Than Reported
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Research Shows Climate Emissions from Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Much Worse Than Reported Proposed Export Pipeline Will Significantly Expand Tar Sands Industry January 17, 2013 – Scientists and advocates today unveiled new research showing that the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would damage the climate much more than previously … Read More