DeSmogCAST 9: U.S. Oil Exports Up, Kinder Morgan's Secrets and Teens Sue for the Climate

By Carol Linnitt

onJan 25, 2015 @ 13:22 PST

Series: DeSmogCAST

In this episode of DeSmogCAST host Farron Cousins joins DeSmog cast Carol Linnitt and Justin Mikulka to discuss how recent changes in the global oil market, combined with a language change regarding crude oil, have led to an increase in U.S. oil exports.

We also discuss a new ruling in Canada that allows pipeline company Kinder Morgan to keep its emergency response plans for the Trans Mountain pipeline in British Columbia a secret.

We end on a positive note, reflecting on the bold actions of two teenagers in Oregon who are taking their elected leaders to court for failing to act meaningfully on climate change.

See below for articles mentioned in this episode:

Low Prices Driving Record U.S. Crude Oil Exports Despite Crude Oil Export Ban

Obama Admin’s Year-End Gift to the Oil Industry Quietly Allows Light Oil Exports

National Energy Board Rules Kinder Morgan Can Keep Pipeline Emergency Plans Secret, Weakens Faith in Process

American Youth Sue Politicians To Force Action On Climate Change

By Carol Linnitt

Related Posts

Analysis

Pierre Poilievre Met With Denier-Backed UK Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch

ByMitch Anderson

onJan 14, 2025 @ 17:10 PST

Badenoch, a self-described ‘net zero skeptic,’ called Poilievre ‘a new friend and ally’ in December.

Badenoch, a self-described ‘net zero skeptic,’ called Poilievre ‘a new friend and ally’ in December.

uk/Tory Net Zero Chief Calls for Climate Deniers to Vet UK Energy Policies

onJan 14, 2025 @ 10:30 PST

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.

Exclusive: Norway’s Equinor Forced to Withdraw Key Carbon Capture Claim

ByEdward Donnelly

onJan 14, 2025 @ 06:10 PST

Oil company was storing a fraction of advertised amount of CO2 at offshore project, data shows.

Oil company was storing a fraction of advertised amount of CO2 at offshore project, data shows.

Analysis

The Wrong Lesson From Trudeau’s Fall Is That Climate Action Is Unpopular

ByMitch Anderson

onJan 9, 2025 @ 11:12 PST

What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.

What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.