Energy Transfer Partners file motion against Dakota environmental study
Energy Transfer Partners has filed a motion to bar the US Army Corps of Engineers from initiating an environmental study for its Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Protesters arrested for trespassing along North Dakota Pipeline land
Three protesters have been arrested for trespassing along the Dakota Access Pipeline construction site, according to police.
Standing Rock Sioux chairman tells protestors to go home and enjoy winter
Standing Rock Sioux chairman Dave Archambault II has told protestors to go home and enjoy the winter with their families after the permit for the controversial Dakota pipeline was denied.
North Dakota law enforcement to block supplies to pipeline protesters
North Dakota law enforcement will begin to block supplies from reaching protesters at a camp near to the construction site of an oil pipeline project.
Police and protesters clash at Dakota Access Pipeline
Police and protesters have clashed near the site of the Dakota Access pipeline, with at least one person arrested.
Firm to press ahead with Dakota Access pipeline despite protests
The firm behind the Dakota Access pipeline are looking to complete the project even if protests continue amid construction.
North Dakota capitol building locked down amid pipeline protests
The front doors of the North Dakota’s capitol building were locked today after scores of demonstrators descended on the building to protest against a pipeline project, a local media report said.
Obama says army engineers examining North Dakota oil pipeline reroute options
US president Barack Obama has said army engineers are examining whether the Dakota Access oil pipeline can be rerouted in southern North Dakota to alleviate the concerns of Native Americans.
Native American leaders promise to protest against North Dakota oil pipeline through Winter
Native American leaders have vowed to protest against a proposed pipeline in North Dakota through the Winter months.
Cops arrest more than 100 protesters in North Dakota pipeline stand-off
Police have arrested more than 100 Native Americans and other protesters in North Dakota.
Actress to appear in court next year over North Dakota protest
Hollywood actress Shailene Woodley is expected to stand trial next year after charges from her arrest along with other activists against the North Dakota pipeline.
Celebrities join protests over North Dakota pipeline
Hundreds of people gathered in Los Angeles at the weekend to protest against climate change and show support for activists warning against the construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota.
83 people arrested in North Dakota pipeline protest
A total of 83 people were arrested yesterday at protest against the construction of a major North Dakota pipeline.
Press freedom group calls for North Dakota filmmaker charges to be dropped
A press freedom group has called for prosecutors in two states to drop charges against three filmmakers who were arrested while filming activists as they aimed to shut down major oil pipeline from Canada to the US.
Deliberate fire causes $2m in damage to North Dakota pipeline equipment
Construction equipment for the Dakota Access pipeline has been hit by around $2million in damage.
Documentary filmmaker charged with conspiracy in pipeline protests
A documentary filmmaker who was arrested while filming as protesters attempted to shut down the flow of oil through pipelines carrying crude from Canada to the United States was charged on Thursday with felony conspiracy.
Former US presidential candidate calls for review of North Dakota pipeline
Former Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and four other senators are calling on President Barack Obama to order a review of a pipeline project in North Dakota.
Video: Bernie Sanders warns US doesn’t need “more pipelines”
Former US Democrat presidential candidate said the US needs to “transform” its energy system and not “build more pipelines”.
North Dakota activates 100 National Guard over pipeline protests
North Dakota's governor has activated 100 National Guard troops ahead of an expected ruling by a federal judge on a Native American tribe's request to halt construction of a crude oil pipeline which has drawn fierce opposition and protests.
Firms agree to temporarily halt some North Dakota pipeline work
A Native American tribal chairman has said his people were "disappointed" after a company agreed to halt construction of an oil pipeline temporarily in some, but not all parts of North Dakota where the tribe has sacred sites.
Protests against Dakota Access oil pipeline ends in injuries
Hundreds of protesters confronted construction crews on Saturday regarding the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota.
Man dies, three injured after North Dakota well site fire
A man has died and three others were seriously injured after a flash fire an XTO-operated well site in North Dakota.
Hess Corp plans to bring 80 new wells in North Dakota online
Hess Corp said it still plans to bring around 80 North Dakota oil wells online this year despite the decline in crude prices.
Oil murder for hire case descends into argument outside courtroom
Lawyers involved in an oil murder for hire case were forced to apologise to the judge after arguing outside the courtroom.
Oil murder for hire trial: ‘Idiots being idiots’
The trial of a man who allegedly orchestrated the murder of his business partner in a North Dakota oil basin started jury selection yesterday.