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Crude oil transport via rail has increased by 4,000 percent in the United States over the past six years, with rail shipments of Bakken crude oil from North Dakota to New York increasing to approximately 20 percent of the total output from the region (view the dramatic increase via these graphics from the EIA). Learn more about what Riverkeeper is doing Much of this oil is transported in dangerously outdated tank cars that ride over dilapidated rail bridges and tracks, which receive very little government or industry oversight. Additionally, barges […]

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Local governments and citizens in the Hudson Valley are speaking out against the reckless transport of crude oil through our communities by passing local resolutions. Most recently: Dutchess County passed local resolution on Monday, April 13 Putnam County passed a resolution Tuesday, April 7. We thank local officials in both counties for taking a strong stance on behalf of their constituents. Riverkeeper is assisting such actions by presenting facts about the risks posed by this industry and the steps needed to protect our river and environment. Learn more, “No more […]

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