Pipeline Setbacks Are a 'New Normal,' Former TransCanada EVP Says

Pipeline Setbacks Are a 'New Normal,' Former TransCanada EVP Says

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The video discusses the challenges faced by TransCanada due to a court ruling requiring more environmental review for a pipeline project. It outlines three options for TransCanada and the Trump administration: comply with the ruling, appeal, or seek executive action. The video also highlights the broader challenges of pipeline construction, influenced by environmental concerns and regulatory processes. It suggests potential government actions to clarify energy policies and streamline project approvals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three tactical choices available to TransCanada and the Trump administration in response to the court ruling?

Comply with the ruling, negotiate with environmental groups, or abandon the project

Ignore the ruling, appeal to the Supreme Court, or seek international arbitration

File a new lawsuit, appeal to the 9th Circuit, or seek a presidential pardon

Comply with the judge's ruling, appeal to the 9th Circuit, or take executive action

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the 'new normal' in pipeline construction?

Unanimous support from environmental groups

Rapid approval and construction of pipelines

Increased opposition and regulatory challenges

Complete halt of all pipeline projects

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are Canadian oil sands considered problematic in terms of environmental impact?

They are completely renewable

They are one of the most carbon-intensive sources of crude oil

They have no impact on climate change

They are the least carbon-intensive source of crude oil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 2014 Obama Environmental Impact Assessment conclude about the pipeline project?

It would double the emissions of the US

It would have immaterial incremental emissions in a global context

It would have significant global emissions impact

It would completely eliminate emissions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential action the Canadian government could take to facilitate pipeline construction?

Ignore environmental concerns

Increase taxes on oil companies

Clarify national energy and carbon policy

Ban all pipeline projects

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How could a carbon pricing system help in the context of pipeline projects?

By eliminating the need for any regulations

By providing a license for incremental hydrocarbon production

By increasing the cost of pipeline construction

By reducing the demand for oil

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested way to resolve the climate issue outside of the regulatory process?

By ignoring climate targets

By clarifying the basis of adequate consultation

By implementing a carbon pricing system

By banning all hydrocarbon production