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Despite Protests, Construction For The Dakota Access Pipeline Has Been Approved

The green light has been given for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. 
Despite Protests, Construction For The Dakota Access Pipeline Has Been Approved
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By Mariya Moseley · Updated October 26, 2020
The Army approved the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline on Tuesday, an action that moves forward the controversial project that thousands have protested against for months, the The New York Times reports. Their reports state that Robert Speer, the acting secretary of the Army, recently announced the decision to Congress and said this is the “final step.” Reports also show that the project would be woven throughout four states while carrying crude oil from the rich shale oil basins of western North Dakota to the pipeline networks and refineries in the Midwest. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for the latest in hair, beauty, style and celebrity news. Despite the efforts of former President Barack Obama to cease the construction, President Donald Trump recently signed executive actions to approve the pipeline, CNN reports. Following the recent announcement for advancement, many took to social media to share their disapproval.

#DAPL easement is moving forward. We will never let you forget this, America.

— Megan Red Shirt-Shaw (@mredshirtshaw) February 7, 2017

I strongly oppose the #Trump Admin's decision to approve #DAPL & any efforts to undermine the rights of the #StandingRock Sioux Tribe

— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) February 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/RuthHHopkins/status/829178718396510210

Apparently DAPL isn't controversial, nobody cares, & there isn't any complaining about it. Everyone is onboard according to this person. https://t.co/kanC6aWISI

— Alt US NPS (@ALTUSNPS) February 8, 2017
Those in favor of the project state that it would lessen dependence on foreign oil while creating jobs and growing domestic industry, as reported by Business Insider.
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However, those fighting against it say that it would pass through a sacred burial site and serves as a major source of drinking water, amongst several other downfalls.
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