The Keystone XL Pipeline: A Reconsidered Analysis of Environmental Impacts and Business Interests
Logical arguments : Pipeline transport is a safer and more efficient way to transport oil compared to alternatives such as trucks and trains. The pipeline would create jobs during its construction and contribute to energy independence. Extracted oil will be transported one way or another, the pipeline just ensures it's done in a controlled, safer manner. Supporting evidence (data, studies) : A State Department review found that the pipeline would not significantly worsen carbon pollution because the oil is likely to be extracted regardless. Studies indicating pipelines as the safest method for transporting oil (like the Fraser Institute report, 2015). Supporting books : "Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider" by John Hofmeister. Supporting videos : "Keystone XL Pipeline Explained" (YouTube) Supporting organizations and their Websites : American Petroleum Institute (API) ( https://www.api.org/ ) TransCanada, the company behind the p...