Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Keystone XL Pipeline


5th Feb, Hindu editorials

Please find below key facts about the proposed “Keystone XL Pipeline”

  • 3050 Km long
  • Will transfer oil extracted from tar sands, in alberta(canada) to texas
  • Capacity: 5 lakh barrels a day
  • Positive: Less reliance of US on middle east
  • Negative: will pass through ogallala aquifer in nebraska state which provides drinking water and supports irrigation in over 7 states of US

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