Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
North Dakota files petition to block Washington state from restricting oil train shipments
North Dakota filed a petition on the afternoon of July 17 asking the federal government to block the state of Washington from enforcing a law that would restrict crude oil-by-rail shipments that pass through that state. Supporters say the law would reduce the risk of explosions and potentially fatal derailments. Opponents say it prevents North […]