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Will this pipeline lead to another Standing Rock?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came into office pledging big cuts in carbon emissions to fight climate change. But he鈥檚 also a big supporter of Canada鈥檚 oil industry. He believes building a new pipeline will create jobs without busting Canada鈥檚 carbon budget. But, as Eilis O'Neill reports, not everyone sees it that way.

(Image: Oil flows through pipes to the Westridge Marine near Vancouver, BC. A second pipeline here is part of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to increase exports of oil from Alberta's tar sands region. Credit: Eilis O'Neill)

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