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Who approved the Keystone pipeline?
On February 24, 2015, President Obama vetoed a bill that approved the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, saying that the decision of approval should rest with the Executive Branch. The Senate had passed it 62–36 on January 29, and the House approved it 270–152 on February 11.
How would the Keystone pipeline affect the environment?
In 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency calculated that the energy required to process tar sands oil and transport it through Keystone XL would generate 1.3 billion more tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the pipeline’s 50-year lifespan than if it were carrying conventional crude.
What is the economic impact of the Keystone pipeline?
The State Department found the project would create around 3,900 hundred direct, temporary construction jobs in the pipeline’s path. It would also contribute 3.4 billion to the nation’s GDP.
Why was the Keystone pipeline cancelled?
Denying the Keystone XL pipeline is one of those tough choices – but it is the right decision, for America and the world. So, in my view, the project was canceled to help reduce carbon emissions, which will help reduce future global warming and its adverse impacts.
What is the purpose of the Keystone Pipeline?
The Keystone XL pipeline is a proposed extension of the Keystone pipeline system that will transport oil from Alberta , Canada to refineries in the United States.
Where will Keystone’s oil go?
The Keystone XL pipeline will transport crude oil from Alberta, Canada to Nebraska. The oil will then flow through another pipeline to Gulf Coast refineries, where it will be refined into petroleum products like gasoline.
Is the Keystone XL pipeline a done deal?
Keystone XL Pipeline is not a done deal, here’s what’s ahead. The State Department is set to approve the Keystone XL pipeline by Monday, March 27, 2017, a senior US official said, reversing