Keystone Pipeline
On Friday, November 6th, President Obama announced his rejection of the application for the completion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. After many years of consideration, Obama announced his rejection saying “The pipeline would not have made a serious impact on…the American people’s prospects for the future," and “[It] would not make a meaningful long-term contribution to our economy.”
President Obama's announcement falls in line with recent environmental actions from him, such as with Mount Denali earlier this year, and many are placing Obama as an environmental leader during his last few months as presidents, such as Environmentalists and Democrats in Congress who have been pressuring him on his decision with the Keystone XL pipeline with
President Obama's announcement falls in line with recent environmental actions from him, such as with Mount Denali earlier this year, and many are placing Obama as an environmental leader during his last few months as presidents, such as Environmentalists and Democrats in Congress who have been pressuring him on his decision with the Keystone XL pipeline with