Keystone XL Archives - Circle of Blue

Water and Climate Safety, Finance Security, Drive Keystone XL Conflict

by Keith Schneider April 13, 2017September 10, 2019

Nebraska is again a battleground over tar sands oil pipeline. By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue On January 24, President Donald Trump made good on a “Day One” campaign pledge to assist America’s oil producers. Trump signed one executive order that commanded the Army Corps of Engineers to issue an easement for the Dakota Access […]

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Washington Water Main, March 14: Energy, EPA Director Nominations Pending

by Andrew Maddocks March 14, 2013March 27, 2013

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Peter Gleick: The Keystone XL Pipeline — Red Herring, Symbol, or a Piece of a Puzzle?

by Dr. Peter Gleick February 10, 2013March 18, 2015

The Stream, December 7: A New Route for Keystone XL?

by Codi Kozacek December 7, 2012March 11, 2025

The Stream, April 27: Water Cycle Intensifying Faster Than Predicted

by Codi Kozacek April 27, 2012May 2, 2012

The Stream, Water & Energy

The Stream, March 23: Water Security Is National Security

by Codi Kozacek March 23, 2012March 23, 2012

The Stream, March 7: Australia Floods Stir Murray-Darling Debate

by Codi Kozacek March 7, 2012March 6, 2012

Water & Energy, Water News

Keystone XL Closer After U.S. House Vote

by Codi Kozacek February 18, 2012November 24, 2015

The Stream, February 17: U.S. House Moves Keystone XL Forward

by Codi Kozacek February 17, 2012February 17, 2012

The Stream, February 8: U.S. Encourages Shale Gas in Bulgaria

by Codi Kozacek February 8, 2012February 8, 2012

The Stream, December 16: Australia’s New Food Bowl

by Codi Kozacek December 16, 2011December 16, 2011

The Stream, November 23: Shale Gas and Climate Change

by Codi Kozacek November 23, 2011November 22, 2011

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Supreme Court Rules For Public Interest in Line 5 Case

Supreme Court Rules For Public Interest in Line 5 Case

Decision seen as step forward in state effort to shut down old oil pipeline

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Northern Michigan’s Extreme Climate Disaster

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North Michigan’s safe haven myth drowned in worst-ever floods.

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Corpus Christi Plans to Declare a ‘Water Emergency.’ What Does That Mean?

Corpus Christi Plans to Declare a ‘Water Emergency.’ What Does That Mean?

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Proposed Michigan Bill Would Tie State Wetland Protections to a Recently Narrowed Federal Standard

Proposed Michigan Bill Would Tie State Wetland Protections to a Recently Narrowed Federal Standard

The change could scale back one of the nation’s strongest state-level wetland protections

April 30, 2026May 4, 2026

Glen Canyon Dam Faces Its Existential Moment

Glen Canyon Dam Faces Its Existential Moment

Iconic structure becomes Colorado River’s biggest water chokepoint.

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Senate Overturns Ban On Mining Near Boundary Waters Wilderness

Senate Overturns Ban On Mining Near Boundary Waters Wilderness

Chilean company clears first of many hurdles to open underground mine.

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