The climate implications of the proposed Keystone XL oilsands pipeline

Publication - Jan. 17, 2013 - By Nathan Lemphers

To help inform the debate over the Keystone XL pipeline, this backgrounder features new analysis showing that producing enough bitumen to fill the Keystone XL pipeline would lead to a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions, and inhibit Canada’s ability to meet its climate targets.

Tags: International, Federal Policy, Corporate Action, Alberta, Climate Policy, USA, Oilsands, Pipelines and Rail

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