Tag: Keystone XL

Pipeline News Recap

Bold Nebraska
We post pipeline news and calls to action on a regular basis but also realize you might have missed some blogs…so below is a recap of some highlights over the past few weeks. The pipeline bills are getting their first hearing in Lincoln on Wed, at 1:30pm.  The bills are: LB 340, establishes state-based guidelines and oversight […]
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TransCanada’s Job Numbers and Economic Figures Can’t Be Trusted

Jane Kleeb
The Nebraska Sierra Club, Bold Nebraska and the Nebraska Wildlife Federation today call attention to the fact that TransCanada’s ever-changing figures show that building the Keystone XL Pipeline would result in few jobs for Nebraskans and increased gas prices, which could range from 7 to 15 cents a gallon in the Midwest. “We are concerned […]
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TransCanada Can’t Be Trusted to Deliver Jobs

Bold Nebraska
TransCanada can claim to be a “friendly neighbor” all they like, but their actions speak much louder than their words.  The Canadian pipeline company has bullied Nebraska landowners and shown little regard for our state’s natural resources.  Their primary talking point as to why Nebraskans should support them is that their dangerous Keystone XL pipeline […]
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State Senators Join Pipeline Effort, Some Stay Silent

Bold Nebraska
Big news in Nebraska!  State senator Ken Haar and 20 other state senators (full letter and senators below) have expressed their concern about the TransCanada pipeline crossing the lifeblood of our state, the Ogallala Aquifer, and one of America’s most unique ecosystems, the Sandhills.  The letter comes after three bills have also been introduced in […]
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Are We Risking Our Land and Water for China?

Jane Kleeb
Investigative reporter Vince Wade gives an overview of the TransCanada pipeline and the link to China.  Landowners and advocates have been worried about this link for months, and Vince captures the concerns.  He also explores the concerns about TransCanada’s Emergency Response Plans. You can listen to the report on Mr. Wade’s blog (just hit the play […]
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