Keystone XL: Job Prospects Likely to Override Environmental Concerns - 0 views
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Supporters argue it will bring jobs and conflict-free oil to the U.S., while opponents say it will lead to unacceptably high greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta’s oil sands and threaten human health and water supplies.
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But a recent poll by the Pew Research Center indicates that despite vocal protests against the pipeline, including arrests of high profile activists and celebrities outside the White House, most Americans support the pipeline. The poll surveyed 1,500 Americans by phone and found that 66% of them are in favour of building the pipeline while only 23% oppose the project.
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A good factual article on the Keystone XL pipeline controversy. It outlines the pros and cons of the building of the pipeline in terms of job creation and environmental impact.