New Pipeline Could Boost Economy, Critics Say It's a Climate Disaster

A letter to the editor argues that a new pipeline to transport oil from Alberta to the West Coast would increase Canada's GDP by 0.6%, adding billions of dollars to tax revenues each year.

The author counters criticism that the $40-billion project would worsen climate change, pointing out that others will meet global demand if Canada doesn't deliver.

An opposing view suggests that every dollar and effort should be focused on clean energy alternatives like solar power and heat pumps, as the planet and future generations depend on it.