The climate implications of the proposed Keystone XL oilsands pipeline

Publication - Jan. 17, 2013 - By Nathan Lemphers
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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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