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Keystone pipeline spill

Keystone oil spill casts doubt on the safety of proposed Keystone XL pipeline

Environment

Opponents of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline say it threatens waterways and wildlife habitats along its route. Last month’s spill from the original Keystone pipeline just helped them make their case.

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Trees that helped save America’s farms during the Dust Bowl are now under threat

Environment
Keystone Pipeline

The Keystone XL pipeline gets a victory, but with a question mark

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Ode to Ogallala

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