system that would be able to transport crude oil from Canada into the United States. The pipeline was given the name the Keystone Pipeline System. Originally‚ the pipeline was to run from Alberta‚ Canada to refineries in Illinois. However‚ in 2008 another proposition was raised in order to extend the pipeline even further to down to Texas. The proposition is known as the Keystone XL. The possible construction of the pipeline is a controversial topic. Entrepreneurs believe that such a pipeline will
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Keystone XL Pipeline The Keystone XL Pipeline system is used for transporting oil from the Athabasca oil sands in Alberta Canada to the United States. There are four different phases of this pipeline. Phases one and two are already complete. The first phase of the pipeline starts at the Keystone Hardisty Terminal in Canada and stops at Wood River and Patoka‚ Illinois‚ and then phase two starts in Steele City‚ Nebraska and stretches down to Cushing‚ Oklahoma. The completed pipeline is over 2000 miles
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A keystone species is defined as one that has a critical role in determining and maintaining the overall relationship of plants and animals within an ecosystem. If a keystone species is removed or declines‚ the nature of the ecosystem will change dramatically. Sea Otters — A Classic Keystone Species The classic tale of a keystone species is that of the sea otter‚ which was once found in abundance along the West Coast of North America. The story goes something like this: 1. European and
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Malina Stone Mr. Forente Ethics January 15‚ 2013 Keystone XL Pipeline Project Have you ever wondered how toxic sludge is transported from where it was created to where it is disposed of? Well‚ this has become a hot button issue in the White House. Apparently‚ there are enormous pipes buried in ground right now transporting barrels of tar sands oil in America’s mid-west. The purpose of these pipes is to move crude oil from one place to another. Another reason for the Pipelines
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volunteering to assist others‚ which I have done in a variety of ways. During a prior semester‚ I had spent a few hours a week volunteering for an on campus food pantry‚ recently started to help stunt the increasing poverty levels of college students. The keystone of my volunteering activities was when I had traversed across continents‚ to a small eastern country in Africa known as Malawi. I had stayed there nearly a month‚ in that time‚ I had mentored the youth; delivered blankets‚ food and other resources
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In this world‚ there are many keystones. These keystones are what allow life to function normally. For example‚ without a certain keystone animal‚ the entire food chain would fall apart. Just like that‚ without doctors‚ police officers‚ and firefighters‚ staying safe would be a lot harder. Firefighters‚ doctors‚ and police officers are important because they help create peace in the community‚ help evacuate citizens during emergencies‚ and help people who are sick or have serious injuries. Firstly
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Keystone Pipeline Neeraj Prasad The Keystone Pipeline represents the worst environmental outcome for not only the United States‚ but for the world. A possible pipeline will hurt the economy‚ increase unemployment rate‚ affect the health of millions of people‚ and boost greenhouse gas emissions‚ speeding up the rate of global warming. The project creates 1179 miles pipeline underground in replacement of the existing shorter one to transport crude oil from Tar Sands in Canada to refineries across
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In the United States‚ money is one of the single most important things in general life‚ and in family life. Without money in their lives‚ American families would truly crumble and collapse. Without money‚ the household would lose the ability to pay for essential products‚ such as food and toiletries. Moreover‚ another family member would have to take on the role of new sole breadwinner‚ even if they aren’t able to. Lastly‚ in the transition period of establishing a new breadwinner and exploring their
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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
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Keystone XL Pipeline A proposed oil pipeline project will have the capacity to transport thounsands of barrels of crude oil to refineries in Oklahoma‚ Illinois‚ and the Gulf Coast of Texas. The Keystone XL is a 1‚711-mile pipeline delivering Canadian crude oil to United States oil markets. This project is a response to the market demand for heavy crude oil in the Unites States. The pipeline will also be used to transport crude oil to the Cushing tank farm in the Midwest region. Many refineries
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