Enbridge Line 5 spill prompts calls for state disaster declaration By Jessica Gatzow, WTMJ (Sept. 17, 2026) “It’s in the largest five [highly volatile liquid spills] in the entire country in those 40 years. . . and it’s in the top 15 … [Read more...] about Enbridge Line 5 spill prompts calls for state disaster declaration
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ENBRIDGE RESTARTS LINE 5 IN IRON COUNTY, WISCONSIN DNR CRIES FOUL OVER BYPASS
ENBRIDGE RESTARTS LINE 5 IN IRON COUNTY, WISCONSIN DNR CRIES FOUL OVER BYPASS By Derek Lawson, Hoodline (Sept. 15, 2026) "The trouble traces back to August 25, when an unoccupied flatbed truck rolled into an open construction trench … [Read more...] about ENBRIDGE RESTARTS LINE 5 IN IRON COUNTY, WISCONSIN DNR CRIES FOUL OVER BYPASS
Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill
Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill By Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press (Sept. 14, 2026) "That's among the largest natural gas liquids spills ever recorded nationally, said Bill Caram, executive … [Read more...] about Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill
Enbridge’s Line 5 Releases an Estimated 1.3 Million Gallons of Natural Gas Liquids in Iron County, Wisconsin
The initial estimated spill would be one of the largest releases of its kind. The operator temporarily paused reroute construction for 48 hours before resuming on Sept 3. Bellingham, WASHINGTON - [Sept. 3, 2026] – On Aug. 25, … [Read more...] about Enbridge’s Line 5 Releases an Estimated 1.3 Million Gallons of Natural Gas Liquids in Iron County, Wisconsin
Why did Trump reopen California’s Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained
Why did Trump reopen California's Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained By Durva More, Hindustan Times (July 14, 2026) "Safety experts say the pipeline design remains vulnerable to corrosion. Bill Caram, Executive … [Read more...] about Why did Trump reopen California’s Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained
California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open. By Soumya Karlamangla, The New York Times (July 13, 2026) That corrosion is a symptom of a design flaw in that kind of pipe, said Bill Caram, executive … [Read more...] about California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk
U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance (May 8, 2026) "It cites an analysis from the Pipeline Safety Trust, an advocacy group, which argues … [Read more...] about U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk
‘Nothing changed’ says Olympic pipeline victim’s parents, after 5th leak in a year
'Nothing changed' says Olympic pipeline victim's parents, after 5th leak in a year By Chris Daniels, KOMO News (Dec. 4, 2025) “What we don't want to see is this just being a cost of doing business, but the fines really aren't … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing changed’ says Olympic pipeline victim’s parents, after 5th leak in a year
Olympic Pipeline operators fined $3.8M for 2023 fuel spill
Olympic Pipeline operators fined $3.8M for 2023 fuel spill By Isabella Breda, The Seattle Times (Nov. 25, 2025) "It’s the third known leak from the pipeline this year, according to the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust." … [Read more...] about Olympic Pipeline operators fined $3.8M for 2023 fuel spill
Leak in Olympic Pipeline: What we know so far
Leak in Olympic Pipeline: What we know so far By Katy Wade, KIRO7 (Nov. 25, 2025) Bill Caram, executive director of the nonprofit watchdog Pipeline Safety Trust, reports there have been four “significant incidents” involving the … [Read more...] about Leak in Olympic Pipeline: What we know so far