Clearly, the difference in emissions besides the other benefits of using domestic resources should make the state's decision in favor of new pipeline capacity straightforward. (instituteforenergyresearch.org)
If you look at production forecasts for oilseeds — where exports could exceed 3.5 million barrels per day by 2020 — as well as U.S. production in the Bakken — watch this animation to get a feel for how fast that's growing — then there's definitely a market for significant new pipeline capacity. (macleans.ca)
First, Marc has done calculations of what new pipeline capacity can mean with respect to GHG emissions. (policynote.ca)