There is no way they would build a pipeline through Arlington National Cemetery, why should it be any more acceptable to build through ancient Indian burial grounds?
I understand that there may be some misinformation involved and I'm not going to pretend to know everything about it (but being in the Power industry I do know more than many) but there seem to be enough red flags at this point to warrant a greater measure of caution.
burrrton wrote:What are the valid red flags you're aware of? The most prominent ones I've heard of (earthquakes, flaming faucets, etc) have all been shown to be hysterical nonsense from people who oppose *all* fossil fuels as if solar is going to be powering the planet Real Soon Now.
I also don't as readily dismiss other concerns, there is a difference between "being dismissed as hysterical nonsense" and being "shown to be hysterical nonsense".
c_hawkbob wrote:When you consider over the road and by rail as the alternatives there is no doubt that pipeline is the safest, most economical means of moving great amounts of oil/natural gas. My problem is with the planning. There is no way they would build a pipeline through Arlington National Cemetery, why should it be any more acceptable to build through ancient Indian burial grounds?
I'm not comfortable with fracking myself, I think much more investigation and longer term studies are in order before we jump in with both feet. I understand that there may be some misinformation involved and I'm not going to pretend to know everything about it (but being in the Power industry I do know more than many) but there seem to be enough red flags at this point to warrant a greater measure of caution.
Refining the oil up north and then transporting it OTR or by rail to export ports in the south creates no less need for a pipeline.
Overall I stand with the Standing Rock tribe at this point. More caution and better planning at the very least are in order.
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