Project Summary:

Throughout the project, I will explore the Keystone Pipeline in all its complexities. Specifically, I want to explore the economic impacts of the Keystone Pipeline, the environmental impacts,  its impacts on America’s Native population, and predict the future of America. I want to conclude the project with an exploration of two different futures, one where the Keystone Pipeline isn’t built and another where it is.

Project Outline:

• Economic Impact:
  • Impact of the Oil Sands on Canadian economy
  • An analysis of oil and the American economy
  • Economic prospects
  • Economic detriments:
    • Environment and the economy
    • Sustainable economic development

• Environmental Impact:
  • Increase in oil production
  • Impact of construction (carbon footprint/animals)
  • Climate change in general
  • Impact on people

• Impact on Natives:
  • An analysis of Native rights in general in America
  • How the Keystone Pipeline fits into that narrative
  • Why Native rights matter

• Interactive Timeline:
  • This interactive pipeline will include the two possible futures