Photos: Protests against the Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S.
February 17, 2013
Demonstrators protest against the Keystone XL pipeline in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Richard Clement
All of the protestors wore black and lay down in Civic Center park to act as a human oil spill during the rally. A few hundred people from a coalition of students, faith-based organizations, indigenous, political, and environmental groups marched from the Denver Auraria campus and ended in a rally at Civic Center Park on February 17th, 2013. The march, called the #ForwardOnClimate Solidarity March and rally, organized by the Sierra Club, 350.org and GoFossilFree.org, coincided with tens of thousands of protestors, who converged on Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in history. Denver was one of 18 cities hosting major actions to show solidarity with the DC event. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)
Demonstrators march to the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Demonstrators march to City Hall during the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Demonstrators march past the White House during a rally against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Richard Clement
Demonstrators carry a replica of a pipeline during a march against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. A small group of activists and celebrities protested in front of the White House to put pressure on Obama to reject the controversial proposed crude oil pipeline. Among the 48 protesters arrested and released on $100 bail were actress Daryl Hannah and environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his son Conor Kennedy, said Maggie Kao, spokeswoman for the Sierra Club. REUTERS/Richard Clement
Elizabeth Lerer wears a pipe-shaped hat to express her opposition to the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline during the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Demonstrators march past the White House during a rally against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions.REUTERS/Richard Clement
Protestors march in front of the White House in Washington during a rally calling on President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, as well as act to limit carbon pollution from power plants and ìmove beyondî coal and natural gas, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Demonstrators to City Hall during the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Native American drummers with the Morning Star Foundation demonstrate at the steps of City Hall during the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Chief Phil Lane of the Yankton Dakota and Chickasaw First Nations awaits his introduction to speak on the steps of City Hall during the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Demonstrators converge at City Hall during the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Demonstrators carry a replica of a pipeline during a march against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions.REUTERS/Richard Clement
Actress Rosario Dawson (L) addresses the crowd during a rally against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Richard Clement
Protestor Abi wilson holds up signs during the rally at Civic Center Park. A few hundred people from a coalition of students, faith-based organizations, indigenous, political, and environmental groups marched from the Denver Auraria campus and ended in a rally at Civic Center Park on February 17th, 2013. The march, called the #ForwardOnClimate Solidarity March and rally, organized by the Sierra Club, 350.org and GoFossilFree.org, coincided with tens of thousands of protestors, who converged on Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in history. Denver was one of 18 cities hosting major actions to show solidarity with the DC event. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a march against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. A small group of activists and celebrities protested in front of the White House to put pressure on Obama to reject the controversial proposed crude oil pipeline. Among the 48 protesters arrested and released on $100 bail were actress Daryl Hannah and environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his son Conor Kennedy, said Maggie Kao, spokeswoman for the Sierra Club. REUTERS/Richard Clement
Zoup Pookaloopa and others take part in the rally at Civic Center Park. A few hundred people from a coalition of students, faith-based organizations, indigenous, political, and environmental groups marched from the Denver Auraria campus and ended in a rally at Civic Center Park on February 17th, 2013. The march, called the #ForwardOnClimate Solidarity March and rally, organized by the Sierra Club, 350.org and GoFossilFree.org, coincided with tens of thousands of protestors, who converged on Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in history. Denver was one of 18 cities hosting major actions to show solidarity with the DC event. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)
A demonstrator holds up a sign during a march past the White House to protest against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington, February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Richard Clement
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally in solidarity with the Washington D.C. protest against the Keystone XL pipeline and for environmental action in Edmonton February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
A young demonstrator carries a sign during a rally in solidarity with the Washington D.C. protest against the Keystone XL pipeline and for environmental action in Edmonton February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
A young demonstrator holds a sign during a rally in solidarity with the Washington D.C. protest against the Keystone XL pipeline and for environmental action in Edmonton February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
Taz Bouchier, an elder with the Idle No More movement, speaks during a rally in solidarity with the Washington D.C. protest against the Keystone XL pipeline and for environmental action in Edmonton February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
Taz Bouchier, an elder with the Idle No More movement, hugs a supporter after her speech at a rally in solidarity with the Washington D.C. protest against the Keystone XL pipeline and for environmental action in Edmonton February 17, 2013. The TransCanada Corp pipeline would link the oil sands of northern Alberta, the world's third largest crude resource, to refineries and ports in Texas. Environmentalists say approval of the pipeline will encourage more development in the oil sands, where extraction is carbon intensive, leading to greater greenhouse gas emissions. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
Native Americans including Melina Laboucan, fifth from left, and Crystal Lameman sixth from, from the Cree Nation of Alberta, Canada, march with other protestors from the National Mall to the White House in Washington calling on President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, as well as act to limit carbon pollution from power plants and ìmove beyondî coal and natural gas, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Zoup Pookaloopa, right, and others take part in the rally at Civic Center Park. A few hundred people from a coalition of students, faith-based organizations, indigenous, political, and environmental groups marched from the Denver Auraria campus and ended in a rally at Civic Center Park on February 17th, 2013. The march, called the #ForwardOnClimate Solidarity March and rally, organized by the Sierra Club, 350.org and GoFossilFree.org, coincided with tens of thousands of protestors, who converged on Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in history. Denver was one of 18 cities hosting major actions to show solidarity with the DC event. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)
Issac Rivera, with hand in the air, and the other protestors wore black and lay down in Civic Center park to act as a human oil spill during the rally. A few hundred people from a coalition of students, faith-based organizations, indigenous, political, and environmental groups marched from the Denver Auraria campus and ended in a rally at Civic Center Park on February 17th, 2013. The march, called the #ForwardOnClimate Solidarity March and rally, organized by the Sierra Club, 350.org and GoFossilFree.org, coincided with tens of thousands of protestors, who converged on Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in history. Denver was one of 18 cities hosting major actions to show solidarity with the DC event. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)
Demonstrators march to the "Forward on Climate" rally to call on President Obama to take strong action on the climate crisis on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Organizers say the rally, which is led by Tar Sands Action Southern California and Sierra Club, is composed of a coalition of over 90 groups and coincides with similar rallies in Washington D.C. and other U.S. cities. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Katherine Saltzman, from front left to right, Daniel Leibovic, and Lola Katan Kourako, cheer protestors marching in front of the White House in Washington during a rally calling on President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, as well as act to limit carbon pollution from power plants and ìmove beyondî coal and natural gas, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Thousands of protestors gather at the National Mall in Washington calling on President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, as well as act to limit carbon pollution from power plants and ìmove beyondî coal and natural gas, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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