What's Wrong with Pipelines?
They Claim That Leaks and Spills Are “Uncommon. ” the Problem Is, Their Own Pipelines Have Resulted in Widespread Harm to People and the Surrounding...
They claim that leaks and spills are “uncommon.” The problem is, their own pipelines have resulted in widespread harm to people and the surrounding environment. However, pipelines leak, spill, rupture, and explode all the time.
What's wrong with pipelines?
Releases of products carried through pipelines can impact the environment and may result in injuries or fatalities as well as property damage. ... Crude oil spills can result in harm to human health and the environment, including injuries or fatalities to fish and wildlife, and contamination of drinking water supplies.
Why is the oil pipeline so dangerous?
There are a number of reasons for pipeline spills, including damage during excavation operations, metal failure, improper operation and corrosion.