Guest: Shell, the U.S. not prepared for risks of drilling in Arctic Ocean by Dan Ritzman, posted on The Seattle Times America’s Arctic is a place like no other. Its unique conditions — extreme weather, long periods of darkness and its remoteness — make it both harsh and fragile. It’s a place often underestimated, especially…
Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL by Zoë Carpenter, posted on Moyers & Company The State Department has released a long-awaited environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Keystone XL pipeline. Here’s the key section: … [Read More…] Debunking 5 Keystone pipeline myths by Paul Brandus, posted on The Week On Friday,…
Report: Pipeline Won’t Increase Carbon Emissions, posted on Transport Topics A report by the U.S. State Department found that the proposed Keystone XL Canada-U.S. oil pipeline would not increase carbon emissions because the oil sands in Alberta will be developed anyway. [Read More…] Say yes to pipeline, yes to immigration, posted on The Paris…
Our Misplaced, Undemocratic Budget Priorities: The Case of Keystone XL by Eleanor Bader, posted on TruthOut Several years ago, political economist Robert Reich asked a rhetorical question that bears repeating: “Wouldn’t it be better to have a jobs program that created things we really need – like light-rail trains, better school facilities, public parks, water…