Keystone XL's Impact Statement: How Stupid Do They Think We Are?

[unhappycamper]

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/04/09



Keystone XL's Impact Statement: How Stupid Do They Think We Are?
by John Atcheson
Published on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by Common Dreams

This just in: building a pipeline to carry the dirtiest oil ever used, creating 17% more greenhouse gasses than conventional oil and hastening the greatest environmental disaster ever faced by humanity, has no negative environmental impact. At least that’s the conclusion of the Environmental Impact Statement issued by the State Department …(Image: tcktcktck.org)

Dateline Mayflower Arkansas: According to some estimates, more than 150,000 gallons of bitumen ran through the streets and yards of Mayflower Arkansas, spewing fumes and posing a risk to health, property, and wildlife when the Pegasus pipeline, owned be ExxonMobile burst …

In related news, A tax loophole for tar sands that allowed ExxonMobile to avoid paying into the Oil Liability Trust Fund means US taxpayers will likely get stuck with the bill … the loophole could ultimately cost Americans $400 billion …

Elsewhere in the news, The National Safety Council gave ExxonMobile a Safety Award on April 5th for its leadership and "comprehensive commitment to safety and excellence." The award was presented at a fundraiser in Houston. Oh, a Safety Award. At a fundraiser. To one of the most profitable companies in history. I feel better…

[rurallib]

1. Thay just need some stupid congress critters

and there are plenty of those to fill their need.

[ellenrr]

2. I think it was Edward Murrow who said, "A nation of sheep deserve a government of wolves."