The Future of Pipelines

New oil and gas pipeline construction is increasingly controversial, with environmental and indigenous groups warning of leaks and spills, increased reliance on fossil fuels, and infringement upon indigenous land. Recent setbacks to three projects-the Dakota Access Pipeline, Keystone XL Pipeline, an...

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Published in:Environmental law reporter 2021-01, Vol.51 (1)
Main Authors: Randol, Chandler, Jones, Kamilah L, Klass, Alexandra B, Hasselman, Jan, Jensen, Thomas C
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Environmental law
Fossil fuels
Gas pipelines
Indigenous peoples
Natural gas
Petroleum
Petroleum pipelines
Pipeline construction
Pipelines
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Summary:New oil and gas pipeline construction is increasingly controversial, with environmental and indigenous groups warning of leaks and spills, increased reliance on fossil fuels, and infringement upon indigenous land. Recent setbacks to three projects-the Dakota Access Pipeline, Keystone XL Pipeline, and Atlantic Coast Pipeline-reflect shifting legal, economic, and policy pressures facing new construction. On September 30, 2020, the Environmental Law Institute hosted a panel of experts who explored the emerging challenges facing oil and gas pipelines and discussed their future. Below, we present a transcript of the discussion, which has been edited for style, clarity, and space considerations.
ISSN:0046-2284