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With Keystone Stuck in Purgatory, Rail Is Our Only Option
In recent years, the proposed development of the Keystone XL Pipeline has become a battlefield for our nation’s partisan politics, as Pipe Dream observes. While environmentalists see the plan as a symbol of how capitalism continues to deeply damage our natural ecosystem, those that champion the proposal believe that it could lead to impressive economic growth.
Why Common Sense, Not Regulation, Is the Key to Fighting Emissions
Because of the inherently tentative nature of bureaucracy, it might be time to start reimagining ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Federal DOT Announces New Rail Safety Rules
The Department of Transportation recently launched new safety initiatives to more closely regulate the operation and maintenance of railway systems in the U.S., especially concerning potentially dangerous cargos.
Canadian National Rail Must Focus on Safety After Crude Oil Train Derails
A Canadian National Rail train carrying crude oil derailed in February. While no one was seriously injured, a number of cars were set ablaze, begging the question: how can this type of accident be prevented?