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January 17, 2013

Climate Scientists Urge Obama to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline; Decision Expected Soon 
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A group of leading climate scientists has renewed calls for President
Obama to reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline in his upcoming second
term. Obama will soon decide whether to allow the company Trans Canada's
plan to move tar sands oil from Canada to refineries in the Gulf Coast
after putting off a decision until after the 2012 campaign. In an open
letter, the scientists, including NASA climatologist James Hansen
writes: "We hope, as scientists, that you will demonstrate the
seriousness of your climate convictions by refusing to permit Keystone
XL; to do otherwise would be to undermine your legacy." The letter was
released by the group 350.org, which is organizing a major Presidents'
Day rally in Washington, D.C., next month to oppose the pipeline.

 

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