Tag: oil pipelines

"It happens over and over and over and over and over."

“I hope Gov. Wolf will shut down all pipeline construction projects and have a major investigation, not only in this county but in other places where conservation districts are issuing permits.”

"These incidents are just the latest in a growing list of injurious and deadly fossil fuel impacts across the United States."

“By turning so much of the land in this state into critical infrastructure, the average person can find themselves facing five years in prison for literally just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

"The response of the government to protest ought to be engaging on the issue, listening to the concerns of the people that are speaking out, and trying to respect and work with them, not stifle First Amendment rights."

“It was trouble finding out how many jobs the pipeline would create.”

The bills have forced the hands of activists across the country, diverting time and energy that would be spent organizing towards fending off the model bills.

"This is a huge victory not just for Greenpeace but for anyone and everyone who has ever stood up against powerful corporate interests."

“It’s clear that Enbridge is doing everything they can to have a very highly skilled force of security and law enforcement at their fingertips to do what they can to stop any resistance to Line 3.”

“The bottom line is we want to stop the project, so whatever tools are available to do that — so I’m not ruling out anything.”