The Keystone XL Pipeline would transport oil from the oil sands in Alberta, Canada. The oil would travel into the United States. In the U.S. it would be refined. The pipeline is controversial. A leak could cause damage to wildlife habitat. A leak could also release enough oil to contaminate the Ogallala Aquifer. The Aquifer is crucial to agriculture and urban development in the Midwestern U.S. When burned, the fuel from the oil sands would increase pollutants. Greenhouse gases into the atmosphere would increase. The future of the pipeline is currently on hold.
Lisa's family owns an oil company. She was pleased to find out that the Keystone XL Pipeline might start transporting oil to the U.S soon. She knows some people have opposed the pipeline but she thinks it is good because it will lower gas prices for consumers.
What could cause damage to wildlife?