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FarCenter

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4. The carbon footprint is just about 0

Reply to Triana (Original post)

Sun Feb 2, 2014, 04:44 PM

Feb 2014

Without the pipeline, the US will consume approximately the same amount of hydrocarbons as it would with the pipeline. They will just be sourced differently. We will import more from other countries than Canada, use more natural gas, and use more coal.

Without the pipeline, Canada will still extract and sell their hydrocarbons. The mode of transport will be different, and their export destinations will be different. It may also take longer, but since prices will go up, they will make more money and may more thoroughly extract them due to the higher prices when they do.

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The Carbon Footprint of the Keystone XL... [View all] Triana Feb 2014 OP

Hey, I'm against building a pipeline through the US so Canada can make a bunch of money.... rgbecker Feb 2014 #1

You can use google as easily as anyone else can. n/t Triana Feb 2014 #2

Well, if you post something, you probably ought to provide context.... nt Adrahil Feb 2014 #5

If people want additional info, they can google for it. Triana Feb 2014 #6

I agree, becker RobertEarl Feb 2014 #3

The carbon footprint is just about 0 FarCenter Feb 2014 #4

Michael Brune, Sierra Club executive director, issued the following statement: ProSense Feb 2014 #7

I also found this... Triana Feb 2014 #8

Thanks. n/t ProSense Feb 2014 #10

Let's Compromise! Loaded Liberal Dem Feb 2014 #9

I still don't get it. rgbecker Feb 2014 #11

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