libertyjam
09-11-2016, 12:02 PM
I don't know why there is nothing posted on this here but you would think some would be interested in this.
http://www.npr.org/2016/09/10/493436447/in-victory-for-protesters-obama-administration-halts-north-dakota-pipeline
second source: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/295223-obama-administration-orders-nd-pipeline-construction-to-stop
In Victory For Protesters, Obama Administration Halts North Dakota Pipeline
September 10, 20165:11 PM ET
Heard on All Things Considered
RAY SUAREZ, HOST:
In North Dakota today, the Standing Rock Sioux tribe is celebrating. It's a stark change from months of sometimes violent protests. The Standing Rock Sioux, with the support of some 200 other tribes, have opposed construction of an oil pipeline that cuts across native land.
The Dakota Access Pipeline would span more than 1,100 miles from North Dakota to Illinois, dipping under the Missouri River. The tribe says it would threaten nearby burial sites and the Sioux water supply if there were a spill. Outrage over the pipeline has galvanized Native American tribes across the U.S. in a way not seen in decades.
This all came to a head Friday afternoon when a federal judge officially said construction can continue on the pipeline. But minutes later, the Departments of Justice, Interior and the Army announced a voluntary pause of all construction activity within 20 miles of the site. Meanwhile, the Standing Rock Sioux are appealing the court order. In a few minutes, we'll speak with the head of the Standing Rock Sioux. But first, we'll hear from reporter Amy Sisk of Prairie Public Broadcasting.
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http://www.npr.org/2016/09/10/493436447/in-victory-for-protesters-obama-administration-halts-north-dakota-pipeline
second source: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/295223-obama-administration-orders-nd-pipeline-construction-to-stop
In Victory For Protesters, Obama Administration Halts North Dakota Pipeline
September 10, 20165:11 PM ET
Heard on All Things Considered
RAY SUAREZ, HOST:
In North Dakota today, the Standing Rock Sioux tribe is celebrating. It's a stark change from months of sometimes violent protests. The Standing Rock Sioux, with the support of some 200 other tribes, have opposed construction of an oil pipeline that cuts across native land.
The Dakota Access Pipeline would span more than 1,100 miles from North Dakota to Illinois, dipping under the Missouri River. The tribe says it would threaten nearby burial sites and the Sioux water supply if there were a spill. Outrage over the pipeline has galvanized Native American tribes across the U.S. in a way not seen in decades.
This all came to a head Friday afternoon when a federal judge officially said construction can continue on the pipeline. But minutes later, the Departments of Justice, Interior and the Army announced a voluntary pause of all construction activity within 20 miles of the site. Meanwhile, the Standing Rock Sioux are appealing the court order. In a few minutes, we'll speak with the head of the Standing Rock Sioux. But first, we'll hear from reporter Amy Sisk of Prairie Public Broadcasting.
Copyright © 2016 NPR. All rights reserved. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.