Even Pickaxes Couldn’t Stop The Nation’s First Oil Pipeline
“One-hundred-fifty years ago, a man named Samuel Van Syckel built the nation’s first commercial oil pipeline in the rugged terrain of northwestern Pennsylvania. His pipeline transformed how oil is transported — and it would change…
EDITORIAL: Pilgrim Pipeline too much of a risk
“No one, it seems, wants the proposed Pilgrim Pipeline running through New Jersey. Except, of course, for the businesses that stand to benefit from the pipeline. And they have every intention of ramming the project…
Keystone XL: Lawsuit halts TransCanada land acquisitions
“A Nebraska judge has halted condemnation of private land for the Keystone XL pipeline, while new legal challenges to the project make their way through the courts. Nearly 70 landowners sought the temporary injunction Thursday…
A Forest’s Family Roots Stand in a Pipeline’s Path
“With snowshoes strapped to his feet and a fedora atop his head, Dev Kernan tramped deep into the snowy woods and finally stopped to admire a majestic red oak. “Now there’s a beauty,” he said….
Saugerties holds off on anti-pipeline resolution
“The Town Board got an earful from opponents of a proposed oil pipeline, but decided against passing a resolution to oppose the project until it receives more information. Sue Rosenberg of Citizens Against Pilgrim Pipeline…
It’s time to reign in eminent domain
“Eminent Domain, in the simplest of terms, allows governments to take private land and use it for public good. I have introduced HB 1696 as a way to provide greater transparency and oversight when private…
Open records push for projects like the Atlantic Coast Pipeline dies in House
“he push to open up records on projects like the Atlantic Coast Pipeline died in the House of Delegates on Thursday. House Bill 1696 was killed in committee on a near-unanimous voice vote. The bill,…
Magellan Pipeline Seeks Eminent Domain on Slice of Property
“How much would you pay for a .17-acre piece of land to bury something? Magellan Pipeline Company LP, a subsidiary of Magellan Midstream Partners LP of Tulsa, says it’s willing to chip in $468 for…
State property owners need clear laws
“Mitch McConnell’s decision to kick off his tenure as Senate majority leader with a vote on the Keystone XL pipeline is igniting a debate that could force his fellow Republicans to say whether they think…
Landowners: Fight pipeline, oppose eminent domain for private enrichment
“Our Story County farmland has been in my family since 1854. My great grandfather, grandfather, and father fought to protect this land. Today I feel I must do the same. A Texas company proposes to…