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US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Investigation: How Trump's U.S. DOT Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public - Streetsblog USA

A DOT pipeline-safety rule narrows experts' authority to impose safety conditions, reflecting industry influence and forming part of a broader regulatory rollback reducing transportation safeguards.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Transportation Department's Deregulation Blitz Puts Public Safety at Risk

A DOT rule change would weaken PHMSA's ability to impose pipeline safety conditions and was advanced by an official with recent industry ties.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

After an oil spill, Trump officials back a Texas firm to expand drilling off California's coast

A 2015 pipeline rupture spilled over 140,000 gallons along Southern California, devastating wildlife and fisheries while companies seek to restart offshore oil production amid lawsuits.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why

Large utility infrastructure upgrades and construction are raising residential gas rates, increasing customer payments for pipelines and related costs despite low natural gas prices.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

California Bill Could Set Dangerous Precedent Around Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

A California bill now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) signature would set a pathway to eliminate the state's trailblazing moratorium on pipelines used to transport carbon dioxide. The fossil fuel industry lobbied to shape the Democrat-sponsored legislation, which could allow such pipelines to be constructed without strict distance requirements around communities and sensitive wildlife habitats - raising fears that leaks or ruptures of the asphyxiant gas could occur close to people's homes.
California
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Texas firm proposes major change in California offshore oil project amid mounting troubles

Sable Offshore is pursuing an offshore floating treatment vessel in federal waters to treat and transport crude oil, potentially avoiding California oversight.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Like something you see in a movie': Trump cuts stir fears of more pipeline ruptures

A carbon dioxide pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi caused widespread panic and evacuation due to a lethal gas leak.
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