Donald Trump has expressed that on the first day of his potential second term, he plans to focus heavily on increasing energy production through fracking and drilling, with specific attention on reopening the Keystone XL Pipeline, which had been previously halted by the Biden administration. Workers involved in the Keystone project have voiced their frustrations about job losses and have emphasized that resuming construction would not only boost employment but also help reduce fuel prices and, consequently, the cost of living.
They believe that America should aim for energy independence rather than relying on foreign oil that fluctuates in price. Some workers feel optimistic about future possibilities, noting that restarting the Keystone pipeline could significantly lower transportation costs for oil, leading to reduced prices for gasoline and other oil-related products.
The Keystone XL Pipeline would extend the existing system to connect Canadian oil sands to refineries in the U. S. , adding 1,200 miles of pipeline. Despite it being relatively minor compared to the overall pipeline infrastructure, the project has faced intense criticism from environmental activists, who regard it as extremely harmful to the environment. Critics argue that even if its benefits may not be as substantial as claimed, they would still be significant enough to justify its completion and, in a way, represent a defeat for environmental groups. The editorial suggests that the completion of the Keystone XL Pipeline could shift the focus back to economical advantages rather than just environmental concerns.
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