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

onJan 25, 2015 @ 13:22 PST

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.

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.

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.

See below for articles mentioned in this episode:

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

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

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

American Youth Sue Politicians To Force Action On Climate Change

By Carol Linnitt

A Database of Canada’s Fossil Fuel Lobbyists

ByTaylor Noakes

onJul 14, 2026 @ 13:05 PDT

Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.

Can Ireland Deliver as ‘Honest Broker’? Here’s What’s at Stake for Climate and Nature in EU Council Presidency

ByRachel Sherrington

onJul 14, 2026 @ 08:44 PDT

The Republic’s historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.

Leonard Leo's Anti-Climate Network Makes a European Debut

ByGeoff Dembicki

onJul 14, 2026 @ 08:01 PDT

Leo-linked operatives were among a who's who of the international right that gathered for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in June.