by Nelson Bailey | Apr 8, 2017 | Fossil Fuels, Pipelines
The fossil fuel industry’s business model is to externalize its costs by clawing in obscene subsidies and tax deductions—causing grave environmental costs, including toxic pollution and global warming. Among the other unassessed prices of the world’s...
by Nelson Bailey | Apr 8, 2017 | Pipelines, Politics of energy
A section of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) under construction near St. Anthony, North Dakota, in September 2016. New letter to Army Corps of Engineers makes bombshell accusations, asks for documentation on several legal fronts Rob Capriccioso • April 7, 2017 Top...
by Nelson Bailey | Apr 3, 2017 | Health & Safety, Politics of energy
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Prolonged protests in North Dakota have failed to stop the flow of oil through the Dakota Access pipeline, at least for now, but they have provided inspiration and a blueprint for protests against pipelines in other states. The months of...
by Nelson Bailey | Mar 31, 2017 | Pipelines, Politics of energy
Environmental groups allege Trump administration approval of the project broke the law. Environmental groups filed two federal lawsuits this week seeking to block construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which President Donald Trump recently approved. The State...
by Nelson Bailey | Mar 31, 2017 | Accidents, Pipelines
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Road repairs are still necessary in East Providence, after a water main break caused widespread issues throughout the city. The break took place around 3 p.m. on Almeida Avenue, off Waterman Avenue, causing widespread water pressure...
