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June 18, 2014

Canadian Gov't Conditionally Approves Enbridge Tar Sands Pipeline 
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The Canadian government has conditionally approved a controversial
pipeline that would carry crude oil from Alberta's tar sands. The
Enbridge corporation's Northern Gateway pipeline project would bring tar
sands oil to Canada's West Coast. The project has sparked protests for
its carbon-intensive extraction and proposed route through sensitive
environmental areas and indigenous land. It's seen as the main backup
option should President Obama reject another tar sands pipeline, the
Keystone XL. On Tuesday, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen
Harper said the pipeline could go ahead if it meets more than 200
conditions. But none of Harper's conditions include preventing a
negative impact on climate change. Opponents say they plan to increase
protests against the pipeline and organize a provincial referendum to
put the project to popular vote.

 

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