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Pipeline Nation: America’s Broken Industry
VICE News visits the site of a pipeline spill that dumped more than 50,000 gallons of oil into the Yellowstone River, and to find out why the industry has such weak regulatory oversight.
Pipeline Nation: America’s Broken Industry (Trailer)
Coming soon: VICE News visits the site of a pipeline spill that dumped more than 50,000 gallons of oil into the Yellowstone River, and to find out why the industry has such weak regulatory oversight.
String of ‘Bomb Train’ Explosions in the US and Canada Casts Doubt On Proposed Safety Upgrades
The US Department of Transportation has proposed a phase-out of dangerous DOT-111 tanker cars but the new model that will take their place has been involved in a series of explosions over the past month.
Video Footage Shows Massive Explosion After West Virginia 'Bomb Train' Derailment
A 109-car train carry crude oil from North Dakota's Bakken region derailed on Monday, setting off an explosion and forcing authorities to evacuate residents living in the town of Mount Carbon.
A Pair of 'Bomb Train' Derailments Highlight Continued Risk of Shipping Oil by Rail
An oil train derailment and explosion has occured nearby Charleston, West Virginia and comes a day after an accident in a remote area of northern Ontario.
New Safety Rules for 'Bomb Trains' Under White House Review
The review is essentially the last step in the regulatory process, and environmental groups are worried that the rules remain insufficient for preventing potentially catastrophic accidents.
The Isolated Lives of North Dakota's Gay Oil Field Workers
Though attitudes are slowly shifting in the conservative state, gay men who come for lucrative work in the booming Bakken shale formation often feel pressured to keep their identities hidden.
An Interview with Stephen Harper's Right-Hand Man
Jason Kenney might just be the next Conservative Prime Minister you won't vote for if you're under 30.
The End of Fracking Is Closer Than You Think
It's doubtful that America can develop a long-term energy policy on the assumption that fossil fuel extraction will continue at current levels.
Warren Buffett Really Likes Oil Trains — Despite the Explosions
America's favorite investor has invested heavily in moving oil by rail, but he hasn't done enough to address the inherent safety issues.