I'd add one more reason why opposing this pipeline is important: Because Big Dirty Energy correctly recognizes that if even one relatively modest project is defeated on these grounds, all subsequent projects are at risk. The Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge is "believed" to contain about four days' worth of US oil consumption, but they're still mad about that one too.
Mmmm, like the idea of banning cars in the city on smoggy days. Besides in Madrid, it's the passeo that is the thing – so put on yer walking shoes.
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Tried to comment, but it went to timeout. Likely the obscene photo of Puerta del Sol.
Good article on K XL [ via atrios ] http://www.vox.com/2015/11/8/9690654/keystone-cli…
I'd add one more reason why opposing this pipeline is important: Because Big Dirty Energy correctly recognizes that if even one relatively modest project is defeated on these grounds, all subsequent projects are at risk. The Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge is "believed" to contain about four days' worth of US oil consumption, but they're still mad about that one too.
NRA's just the same: if one municipality anywhere passes a law making it illegal to take an SA-7 shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile into a daycare center, it's the end of the Constitution! Just ask this freedom fighter:
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What do you have against potassium hydroxide?