According to Standford Levin “There is more risk of an oil spill from rail transportation than there would be from a pipeline, so objecting to the pipeline because of potential harm to the lake and water supplies simply ignores reality. The potential harm will be reduced if the pipeline is constructed” (Levin). Is always does not take into account the amount of pollution that trains can produce. According to the Respiratory Lung Association, trains emit 40 toxic air chemicals. These chemicals can cause asthma attacks, heart attacks, lung cancer, strokes and even premature death (Trains). Being able to get rid of these trains not only decrease the risk of many diseases but it also decreases the possibility of oil spills. That is not only a benefit for the US but also for the
According to Standford Levin “There is more risk of an oil spill from rail transportation than there would be from a pipeline, so objecting to the pipeline because of potential harm to the lake and water supplies simply ignores reality. The potential harm will be reduced if the pipeline is constructed” (Levin). Is always does not take into account the amount of pollution that trains can produce. According to the Respiratory Lung Association, trains emit 40 toxic air chemicals. These chemicals can cause asthma attacks, heart attacks, lung cancer, strokes and even premature death (Trains). Being able to get rid of these trains not only decrease the risk of many diseases but it also decreases the possibility of oil spills. That is not only a benefit for the US but also for the