Tag: Dakota Access Pipeline
Appeals court agrees that Dakota Access Pipeline river crossing is illegal
“Especially after the Keystone XL decision, the pressure is increasing for the Biden administration to take action here.”
Joe Biden canceled Keystone XL. Indigenous leaders demand the same for...
“The best thing that he can do is drop the appeals to this and stop the oil from flowing now.”
Appeals court halts Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown order
On the day that had been initially set as a deadline for shutting down the Dakota Access Pipeline, a federal appeals court today issued an order that effectively allows oil to continue flowing for now.
Energy Transfer launches appeals following court order to shut down Dakota...
Over the last two decades, Energy Transfer has racked up a long record of unlawful acts and legal violations.
A ‘historic day’ as federal judge orders shutdown and removal of...
This is the first time a federal judge has closed an operating pipeline for environmental reasons.
Federal judge tosses Dakota Access Pipeline permits, orders full environmental review
DAPL was pressed into service after President Trump took office, after the new administration reversed actions by the outgoing Obama administration
Standing Rock Sioux say proposed DAPL expansion will increase spill risk
“I’m here because they want to double the risk of a spill.”
‘This illegal and dangerous pipeline must be shut down’: Standing Rock...
The tribe is asking for a pause in construction while a thorough environmental assessment, this time with input from the tribe is conducted.
Victory: Federal court throws out Energy Transfer’s lawsuit against DAPL water...
"This is a huge victory not just for Greenpeace but for anyone and everyone who has ever stood up against powerful corporate interests."
Court throws out Energy Transfer’s ‘racketeering’ claims against Dakota Access pipeline...
“It is also a check on corporate efforts to silence dissent.”
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