Proposal would restart Keystone XL review

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald


By Paul Hammel

LINCOLN — A new proposal was unveiled Tuesday to restart a Nebraska review of a new route for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline that would bypass the environmentally sensitive Sand Hills.

State Sen. Chris Langemeier of Schuyler, chairman of the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee, said his proposal clarifies the intent of a compromise reached last fall with pipeline developer TransCanada Inc. to get the crude-oil pipeline rerouted around the Sand Hills.

Under Langemeier’s proposal, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality could restart its environmental review as soon as TransCanada submits a “corridor” where the pipeline route could be relocated.

The DEQ would post the proposed corridor on its website and schedule a series of public meetings in the affected area of north-central Nebraska. Then TransCanada would finalize its alternative route, which would be reviewed by HDR of Omaha.

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[RufusTFirefly]

1. No oil for us, very few or no jobs, almost certain leaks, and "game over" for the climate

What's not to like about this pipeline?

No oil for us. Keystone XL will not lessen U.S. dependence on foreign oil, but transport Canadian oil to American refineries for export to overseas markets. Source: Tar Sands Action.

Very few or no jobs. Cornell GLI Study Finds Keystone XL Pipeline Will Create Few Jobs. Previous Studies Are Misleading; Project May Kill More Jobs Than It Creates. Source: Cornell University Global Labor Institute

Almost certain leaks. TransCanada predicted that the Keystone I pipeline would see one spill in 7 years. In fact, there have been 12 spills in 1 year. Source: Tar Sands Action.

"Game over" for the climate. NASA scientist James Hansen says if the oil sands were exploited as projected, the carbon emissions produced would mean it was "game over for the climate." Source: The Guardian

The insanity continues.

(Note: My post is a re-post from a February thread.)