SCB to Continue Scrutiny of Tar Sands, Pipelines as Keystone XL Decision is Delayed
SCB’s North America section has previously commented on the proposed construction of the Keystone XL pipeline because the pipeline controversy touches on broader concerns regarding sustainable energy and wildlife conservation (see here and here). The White House has announced plans to delay a decision on permitting the pipeline in order to allow more scrutiny of these and other concerns (news report).
In response to the announcement, SCB President Paul Beier joined Policy Committee Member and Canadian scientist, Paul Paquet, in issuing the following statement: “SCB plans to continue its strong scrutiny of the entire tar sands process as well as any alternate routes for the Keystone XL and Enbridge Pipelines. It seems likely that any routes will still cause great harm to the whooping crane, several ecosystems in Canada and the United States, and the earth’s climate.”
