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Army Corps Backs Dakota Pipeline Amid Legal Tensions

12/20/2025

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the December 19, 2025 Environmental Impact Statement endorsing the Dakota Access Pipeline, allowing continued operation with added safety measures.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe argues the pipeline lacks permits, and the ruling could ease its legal challenges.
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong praised the decision, while Energy Transfer faces a legal battle with Greenpeace over protests, resulting in significant penalties for Greenpeace.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the December 19, 2025 Environmental Impact Statement endorsing the Dakota Access Pipeline, allowing continued operation with added safety measures.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe argues the pipeline lacks permits, and the ruling could ease its legal challenges.
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong praised the decision, while Energy Transfer faces a legal battle with Greenpeace over protests, resulting in significant penalties for Greenpeace.