Why has Secretary Kerry approved a pipeline expansion by Enbridge, the company responsible for the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history, the Kalamazoo tar sands disaster, that is illegal, in clear violation of its existing permit? This pipeline is 47 years old, and was not designed to carry toxic and corrosive tar sands crude, yet would be operating at more than double its current capacity. Why is the Obama Administration supporting such a dangerous expansion, without giving public notice of its decision, without conducting a detailed environmental review, and without a finding of national interest, as required for Keystone XL and other new pipeline projects. which contradicts President Obamas stated commitment to the environment? Expanding tar sands production, by any means, will lead to “essentially game over” in our fight against climate change. If President Obama and Secretary Kerry dont reverse the State Departments approval of Enbridges illegal scheme to double the tar sands flow through the Great Lakes region, it will make a mockery of the State Department approval process and the Obama Administrations commitments to take action on climate.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:46:23 +0000
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