House Committee Pitches Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Bill By Tom Lotshaw, Law 360 (Dec. 1, 2023) "Bill Caram, executive director of the advocacy group Pipeline Safety Trust in Bellingham, Washington, said the group appreciates the … [Read more...] about House Committee Pitches Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Bill
Carbon Dioxide
Pipeline Safety Trust Pens Letter with 31 Organizations Providing Comments Ahead of PHMSA’s Upcoming CO2 Pipeline Rulemaking
The U.S. has a controversial plan to store carbon dioxide under the nation’s forests
The U.S. has a controversial plan to store carbon dioxide under the nation's forests By Julia Simon, NPR (Nov. 20, 2023) "And there are concerns about pipeline safety. If a pipeline breaks, CO2 can displace oxygen, and the plume can … [Read more...] about The U.S. has a controversial plan to store carbon dioxide under the nation’s forests
‘Not prepared:’ Worries abound as developers eye Indiana for CO2 pipelines, storage
'Not prepared:' Worries abound as developers eye Indiana for CO2 pipelines, storage By Carson Gerber, CNHI (Oct. 27, 2023) "The disaster should have triggered more CO2 pipeline oversight from federal regulators, argues Bill Caram, … [Read more...] about ‘Not prepared:’ Worries abound as developers eye Indiana for CO2 pipelines, storage
Solutions to Carbon-capture Strong-arming
Solutions to Carbon-capture Strong-arming By Rebecca Terrell, The New American (Oct. 13, 2023) "Caram pointed out that pipeline safety is really a cooperative effort among localities, states, and the federal government. States and … [Read more...] about Solutions to Carbon-capture Strong-arming
Reps. Omar, Garcia Lead Letter Calling for Moratorium on CO2 Pipelines
Reps. Omar, Garcia Lead Letter Calling for Moratorium on CO2 Pipelines By Offices of Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Chuy Garcia (Oct. 3, 2023) "A recent report commissioned by the Pipeline Safety Trust highlights several significant issues … [Read more...] about Reps. Omar, Garcia Lead Letter Calling for Moratorium on CO2 Pipelines
Amid battle over proposed carbon pipelines in Illinois and other states, lawmakers call for federal moratorium
Amid battle over proposed carbon pipelines in Illinois and other states, lawmakers call for federal moratorium By Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune (Oct. 3, 2023) "The letter to Biden cited a report commissioned by the nonprofit … [Read more...] about Amid battle over proposed carbon pipelines in Illinois and other states, lawmakers call for federal moratorium
Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition
Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition By Anna Mattson, Scientific American (Oct. 1, 2023) But Bill Caram, executive director of Pipeline Safety Trust, says that any one rupture can have … [Read more...] about Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition
LOUISIANA RUSHES BUILDOUT OF CARBON PIPELINES, ADDING TO DANGERS PLAGUING CANCER ALLEY
LOUISIANA RUSHES BUILDOUT OF CARBON PIPELINES, ADDING TO DANGERS PLAGUING CANCER ALLEY By Delaney Nolan, The Intercept (Aug. 24, 2023) "Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, expressed alarm that public safety … [Read more...] about LOUISIANA RUSHES BUILDOUT OF CARBON PIPELINES, ADDING TO DANGERS PLAGUING CANCER ALLEY
Summit wants pipeline route rejection reconsidered; faces long road if it has to reapply
Summit wants pipeline route rejection reconsidered; faces long road if it has to reapply By Joey Harris, Bismarck Tribune (Aug. 19, 2023) "There is no standard potential impact radius for a CO2 pipeline leak, according to Kenneth … [Read more...] about Summit wants pipeline route rejection reconsidered; faces long road if it has to reapply