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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Achieve an Important Win in Federal Court
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has picked up support in federal court following a ruling last Wednesday by Federal Judge James Boasberg. Boasberg has been reviewing materials behind Energy Transfer Partners, and has ruled in favor of looking at additional regulation for the Dakota Access Pipeline. TheStreet's coverage on Energy Transfer shows that the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline 'has spilled hazardous liquids near water crossings more than twice as frequently as any other pipeline company in the country this decade.' In addition, Amy Goodman, reporter for Democracy Now!, mentioned that Boasberg ruled last Wednesday that the Trump administration failed
President Trump Reopens the Dakota Access Pipeline for Business
President Trump just signed paperwork to reopen negotiations for the Dakota Access Pipeline. After former President Obama signed against the pipeline to run under the Missouri River in 2016, Trump just reversed that decision. The Los Angeles Times reports: “I am very insistent that if we’re going to build pipelines in the United States, the pipe should be made in the United States.” - President Trump The recent decision to reopen negotiations for pipeline construction does not mean that production will take place. The big picture problem with supporting oil and gas is the increasing amount of carbon that those forms
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Announced Dakota Access Pipeline to be Rerouted
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has announced today on Twitter that the Dakota Access Pipeline will not run under Lake Oahe as proposed, and the Army Corp of Engineers will be looking for additional routes to run the pipeline. For those unfamiliar with Lake Oahe, it is a large reservoir behind the Oahe Dam on the Missouri River. The Missouri River is the longest river in the Untied States. If the pipeline had gone under the lake, or if it gets close to a main river, it could still pollute drinking water. Not all pipelines malfunction, but enough of them do to create
Stand with Standing Rock Live Stream from Washington, DC 11/27/16
Nugs.tv and Ben & Jerry's are sponsoring a live stream event to help support and bring awareness to the water protectors in Standing Rock. BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says won't forcibly remove Dakota pipeline protesters who remain after Dec. 5. - Associated Press The live stream currently has Native American music streaming with Lakota Thunder. Ledisi performed a mix of soul and acoustic music. Neko Case mixed it up with her powerful form of acoustic rock. The music theme for the evening has been acoustic rock to layer with the peaceful protests taking place at Standing Rock. Dave Matthews and Time Reynolds
The Standing Rock Native American Reservation has Become the Epicenter of the Environment
The Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter on Friday to the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe explaining that the violent confrontations have taken place, and they are shutting down the campgrounds, (area north of the Cannonball River, including the Oceti Sakowin camp). After December 5, protestors will be cited and charged with trespassing if still on the land. The trespassing citation is just a way for government to try and clear some of the land for the oil companies to dig under the Missouri River. According to standingrock.org, the website notes that: 'The tribe maintains jurisdiction on all reservation
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has picked up support in federal
President Trump just signed paperwork to reopen negotiations for the Dakota Access
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has announced today on Twitter that the Dakota
Nugs.tv and Ben & Jerry's are sponsoring a live stream event
The Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter on Friday to the