I don’t know much about oil and energy and honestly hadn’t been paying a lot of attention in the past to the Keystone Pipeline. But recently have read quite a lot about it. I am trying to be open to some of Biden’s decisions that I don’t agree, but halting construction on the Keystone Pipeline appears to me to be a MONUMENTAL horrible decision. And just plain stupid.
the Pipeline:
1) Provides better energy independence for US and for Canada (this a a great thing for national security and the economy)
2) A pipeline is much safer than other forms of transportation (I understand that climate change advocates want oil and oil sand production to stop. But it is going to occur and pipeline transportation is better for the environment than other forms of transport. This should be pro-climate change)
3) Jobs: Yes, many are temporary, but this is NOT a time to be taking away jobs.
4) Canada relations: One of our biggest supporters just felt like they got kicked in the groin by us.
5) Completion: We already have a large portion of the pipeline completed - continuing it to the Gulf seems wise, IMO.
What am I missing? Biden isn’t stupid, so what good and logical reasons are there to cease completion of the pipeline?
the Pipeline:
1) Provides better energy independence for US and for Canada (this a a great thing for national security and the economy)
2) A pipeline is much safer than other forms of transportation (I understand that climate change advocates want oil and oil sand production to stop. But it is going to occur and pipeline transportation is better for the environment than other forms of transport. This should be pro-climate change)
3) Jobs: Yes, many are temporary, but this is NOT a time to be taking away jobs.
4) Canada relations: One of our biggest supporters just felt like they got kicked in the groin by us.
5) Completion: We already have a large portion of the pipeline completed - continuing it to the Gulf seems wise, IMO.
What am I missing? Biden isn’t stupid, so what good and logical reasons are there to cease completion of the pipeline?