by Nelson Bailey | May 10, 2017 | Fracking, Politics of energy
Cannon Ball, ND – Today, a coalition of grassroots Indigenous groups from across Turtle Island joins the 121 First Nations and Tribes united by the Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Expansion, to launch a new, integrated divestment campaign against the banks funding...
by Nelson Bailey | May 10, 2017 | Pipelines, Regulatory Permit Process
A Rhode Island Indian tribe opposing a Massachusetts pipeline claims the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission violated federal law last month when it allowed tree-cutting in the Otis State Forest for Kinder Morgan’s Connecticut Expansion project. FERC...
by Nelson Bailey | May 8, 2017 | Environmental Justice, Politics of energy
It’s been a tough few months for opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). First Donald Trump officially approved the $3.8 billion project. Then indigenous people were forced to clear out of the Oceti Sakowin and Sacred Stone protest camps. And with construction...
by Nelson Bailey | May 2, 2017 | Fossil Fuels, Politics of energy
Enbridge’s plan for an expanded, relocated tar sands pipeline is getting help from high places. Late last year, Canada’s prime minister, noted internet bae and progressive cabinet-appointer Justin Trudeau, approved two new tar sands oil pipelines. Not only did the...
by Nelson Bailey | May 2, 2017 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
May 2, 2017 SEATTLE – The mother of all pipelines could be coming to the Northwest, and Native Americans in the region want their voices heard on the proposal. The Houston-based company, Kinder Morgan’s expanded TransMountain Pipeline would stretch from the...
