As unenvironmentally sound as this is, it makes sense. Society is unenvironmentally sound, and right now it needs oil. Makes much more sense for Alberta to ship oil to the USA, than it does for Alberta to ship oil to China. Also, decreases the USA's reliance on offshore oil, most notably from the middle east.
As long as the USA's population continues to grow at this rate, it's increased demand for oil will offset any moves forward in renewable energy and efficiency. In other words the USA will continue to require oil for some time to come. It might as well come from the closest source.
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