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Keystone XL: Safe for the Environment
The Keystone XL pipeline is the most scrutinized infrastructure project ever. Indeed, safety and protecting the environment are key industry priorities. So let’s move on.[read more]
State Department Review Shows Keystone XL is Not in National Interest
A deeper dive into the State Department draft environmental review shows that the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline is not needed. Let’s take a closer look at the draft environmental review.[read more]
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