DeSmogCAST 9: U.S. Oil Exports Up, Kinder Morgan's Secrets and Teens Sue for the Climate

authordefault
onJan 25, 2015 @ 13:22 PST
Series: DeSmogCAST
In this episode of DeSmogCAST host Farron Cousins joins DeSmog cast Carol Linnitt and Justin Mikulka to discuss how recent changes in the global oil market, combined with a language change regarding crude oil, have led to an increase in U.S. oil exports.
ย 
We also discuss a new ruling in Canada that allows pipeline company Kinder Morgan to keep its emergency response plans for the Trans Mountain pipeline in British Columbia a secret.
ย 
We end on a positive note, reflecting on the bold actions of two teenagers in Oregon who are taking their elected leaders to court for failing to act meaningfully on climate change.

ย 
ย 

See below for articles mentioned in this episode:
ย 

Low Prices Driving Record U.S. Crude Oil Exports Despite Crude Oil Exportย Ban

Obama Admin’s Year-End Gift to the Oil Industry Quietly Allows Light Oilย Exports

National Energy Board Rules Kinder Morgan Can Keep Pipeline Emergency Plans Secret, Weakens Faith inย Process

American Youth Sue Politicians To Force Action On Climateย Change

ย 
authordefault
Admin's short bio, lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Voluptate maxime officiis sed aliquam! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.

Related Posts

Analysis
onDec 22, 2025 @ 03:30 PST

Across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Canada, Donald Trump and his allies worked tirelessly to supercharge climate denial, boost fossil fuels, and foment political chaos.

Across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Canada, Donald Trump and his allies worked tirelessly to supercharge climate denial, boost fossil fuels, and foment political chaos.
onDec 18, 2025 @ 12:45 PST

Speakers at the event previously said "there is no climate crisis" and there is "lively debate" on climate science.

Speakers at the event previously said "there is no climate crisis" and there is "lively debate" on climate science.
onDec 18, 2025 @ 11:55 PST

Far-right politicians from France, Germany, and other European nations and their U.S. allies celebrated their growing bonds and shared goals at a lavish party in New York City.

Far-right politicians from France, Germany, and other European nations and their U.S. allies celebrated their growing bonds and shared goals at a lavish party in New York City.
Series: MAGA
onDec 18, 2025 @ 10:44 PST

Emboldened by Trumpโ€™s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.

Emboldened by Trumpโ€™s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.