US State Department Considers Rail Transport of Crude in Keystone XL Decision

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By Carol LinnittOct 29, 2013, 5:15 pm91 pts
A decision on the proposed northern half of the Keystone XL pipeline - under review since 2008 - hinges on a final environmental review by the State Department now taking into consideration the importance oil-by-rail transport might have on growth of Alberta's tar sands. US officials are evaluating the impact…

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