Keystone XL Pipeline
Keystone XL Pipeline
As controversy continues to rise, political and moral disputes encompass the decision to construct the extension of a tunnel containing a composition of today’s most beloved resource, and what has been referred to as “black gold” by the Arabs during the 20th century oil boom. The Keystone XL Pipeline would potentially transport thousands of barrels of oil from its source in Alberta, Canada, to refineries throughout the Midwest and Gulf Coast region of the United States. The extension would add to the number of pipelines already established in the U.S. and continue to convey the tar sands, a compound of clay, sand, water, and bitumen that its lead producer manufactures. The debate of whether or not the construction of this conduit should actually take place has been a hot topic for many politicians and environmentalists. Should the United States authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline to import tar sand oil from Canada?
Given the amount of friends turned foes and vice versa that America has created with the countries of our world over the years, Canada has been one of the few that we have managed to remain close with. As of today Americans and Canadians have fully committed to the construction of the Pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska. Although both sides of the boarder agree to the fullest on the pipeline, the president of the United States of America continues to demonstrate his inaugural promise to a green America. TransCanada, who is the lead producer of the pipeline, has applied for a Presidential Permit (which is required as the pipeline will cross the Canada/U.S. border) in the past and was granted in 2010 and 2011. Following those years, construction has been continually denied. Politicians have argued that building the pipeline will create more jobs, reduce spills, and limit our dependence on foreign oil. Republican Senator of Nebraska John Hoeven stated that “Working with Canada will help us achieve true
As controversy continues to rise, political and moral disputes encompass the decision to construct the extension of a tunnel containing a composition of today’s most beloved resource, and what has been referred to as “black gold” by the Arabs during the 20th century oil boom. The Keystone XL Pipeline would potentially transport thousands of barrels of oil from its source in Alberta, Canada, to refineries throughout the Midwest and Gulf Coast region of the United States. The extension would add to the number of pipelines already established in the U.S. and continue to convey the tar sands, a compound of clay, sand, water, and bitumen that its lead producer manufactures. The debate of whether or not the construction of this conduit should actually take place has been a hot topic for many politicians and environmentalists. Should the United States authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline to import tar sand oil from Canada?
Given the amount of friends turned foes and vice versa that America has created with the countries of our world over the years, Canada has been one of the few that we have managed to remain close with. As of today Americans and Canadians have fully committed to the construction of the Pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska. Although both sides of the boarder agree to the fullest on the pipeline, the president of the United States of America continues to demonstrate his inaugural promise to a green America. TransCanada, who is the lead producer of the pipeline, has applied for a Presidential Permit (which is required as the pipeline will cross the Canada/U.S. border) in the past and was granted in 2010 and 2011. Following those years, construction has been continually denied. Politicians have argued that building the pipeline will create more jobs, reduce spills, and limit our dependence on foreign oil. Republican Senator of Nebraska John Hoeven stated that “Working with Canada will help us achieve true