Purpose of the Keystone XL Pipeline
The Keystone XL Pipeline, would transport millions of gallons, of tar sand and crude oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The pipeline, would go right through the Ogallala Aquifer. If the pipeline leaked the aquifer would be heavily affected. It could completely ruin the aquifer and the water inside, would be contaminated. Many poeple and animals, would be without water. The pipeline posses many threats to wild plants and animals also. To build the pipeline many plants and animals would lose their land. The pipeline, in my opinion, would look ugly in the Sandhills. Many believe that the pipeline will leak, like Trans Canada's existing pipeline, the Keystone 1. This makes many say "no," because they are afraid of the possible dangers, such as the aquifer completely being ruined by oil. The pipeline, will bring many jobs to many in the US and Canada. Crude oil is the most expensive oils, which would make many pay more at the pump, with gas prices that are already expensive. Many people do not know that they will be paying these prices, if the pipeline is approved. With America's economy, in recovery mode, the pipeline posses many threats.