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Kinder Morgan

New Report on Trans Mountain Pipeline Highlights 'Dangerous' Construction Hot Spots

"Canadians taxpayers—who are the ones paying for this multi-billion dollar pipeline—have a right to know the impacts that construction will have on communities and the environment."
Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

'Shame on Trudeau': Anger Stirred as Canada's Energy Board Approves Trans Mountain Pipeline

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

As Trudeau Goes All In for Climate-Killing Pipeline, Canadians Issue Final Calls to Ditch Trans Mountain Purchase

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

Some of the portraits of people protesting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project that are featured in the People on the Path art installaton, which launched Sunday. (Image: Climate Justice Edmonton)

These Giant Portraits Will Stand in the Path of Trans Mountain Pipeline to Make 'Powerful Statement of the Future We Want'

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

greenpeace protest

'A Good Day to Protect the Things You Love': Anti-Pipeline Climbers Block Trans Mountain Oil Tanker

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

'Anyone Surprised?' Kinder Morgan Pipeline Leak Two Days Before Trudeau Buyout Was 48 Times Larger Than First Reported

"With accuracy like that, we should all be very, very worried."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

"Let's Not Subsidize Our Own Extinction": Rallies Across Canada Denounce Trudeau's Kinder Morgan Buyout

"This could cost $15 to $20 billion all told. That is money that could solve the drinking water crisis in Canada on First Nations reserves."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

“Continued investment in the oil sands generally, and in the Trans Mountain pipeline specifically, means Canada is doubling down on a no-win bet … Heads or tails, we lose." (Photo: Protect the inlet )

Could Trudeau’s “Wilful Self-Delusion” on Climate Rip Canada Apart?

Kinder Morgan walks away with cash, whereas Canada could be heading for a constitutional crisis.

Andy Rowell ·

Kinder Morgan

'Immense Moral Cowardice': Trudeau Trashed for Government Purchase of Climate-Killing Kinder Morgan Pipeline

"I hope Justin Trudeau knows that this decision is going to haunt him everywhere he travels in the world. Movements fighting for real climate action and Indigenous rights are everywhere."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

“They want to bring that oil through here, but we say that we will stop Kinder Morgan,” George-Parker said. “It is not happening.” (Photo: Emma Cassidy, Greenpeace)

“We Are Going to Not Allow Kinder Morgan to Finish This Pipeline”

Not only is the growing resistance from the local community, indigenous rights groups and local and US-based environmental groups to the pipeline, but even the financial community thinks the economics and changing energy market is stacked against it.

Andy Rowell ·

The entrance to the Canadian High Commission in Trafalgar Square has been blocked by climate campaigners who’ve built a huge oil pipeline around the building. The protest comes as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau touches down in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. (Photo: © Chris J Ratcliffe / Greenpeace)

Because 'Climate Leaders Don't Build Pipelines,' Greenpeace Greets Trudeau in London With 'Crudeau Oil' Protest

With fake pipeline wrapped around Canadian High Commission in Trafalgar Square, climate campaigners bring North American opposition to London.

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

'Underestimating the Opposition,' Trudeau Doubles Down on Kinder Morgan Pipeline Push

"We will not be bought and we will block this pipeline," one Indigenous leader responded

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Protestors block the gates of the Kinder Morgan Richmond Terminal in California in solidarity with First Nation's people in Canada on July 24, 2017. (Photo: Peg Hunter/flickr/cc)

'This Is Huge': Opposition Forces Kinder Morgan to Halt Trans Mountain Pipeline

"This is a sign that organizing works, and it could well be the beginning of the end for this dangerous pipeline," says 350.org's Clayton Thomas-Muller.

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Calling Out Trudeau 'Betrayal,' Water Defenders Mobilize Against Kinder Morgan Pipeline

"We believe that it's time for a new narrative in this country; one that is not dictated by Big Oil but instead supports life and the much-needed healing of the land and people."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

'We Must Protect the Water': Indigenous Leaders and Allies Stage Sit-In to Protest Kinder Morgan Pipeline

"Kinder Morgan and Justin Trudeau picked a fight with the wrong group of people."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·