Michigan Spill Prompts Federal Probe of Energy Transfer Pipelines’ Safety
A crude oil pipeline spill last month in the Detroit suburbs has prompted federal authorities to open an investigation into the safety of all 20,000 miles…
According to Inside Climate News, a crude oil pipeline spill last month in the Detroit suburbs has prompted federal authorities to open an investigation into the safety of all 20,000 miles of hazardous liquids pipelines operated by Energy Transfer.
The 600-gallon spill at a commercial intersection in Sterling Heights, Michigan, has received little media coverage.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Michigan Spill Prompts Federal, Probe of Energy Transfer Pipelines’ and Detroit.
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