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Keystone XL pipeline blockade continues in Texas

By Sue Sturgis

October 3, 2012 - Protesters are sitting in trees in northeastern Texas in an effort to halt construction of a controversial pipeline designed to carry tar sands oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries.

Environment

Fearing more toxic emissions, Texans speak out against Keystone XL pipeline to Gulf Coast refineries (video)

By Sue Sturgis

March 22, 2012 - As President Obama pushes to speed construction of the southern tier of a controversial oil pipeline leading to refineries on the Texas Gulf Coast, nearby residents speak out against worsening the disproportionate toxic burden they already bear.