Taken as a percentage of total volume moved, it's peanuts.
Pipeline spills are rare and usually comparatively contained.
Compared to other modes of transport, the accidents are infinitesimal.
And, if the spill occurs on your property, you're compensated appropriately.
More than half of it occurred in three states — Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana — where more pipelines exist.
And, last I heard, the folks in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana fully support the Keystone XL project. Because they understand the risks involved...and that the reward to the economy will far exceed those risks.
You anti-fracing, too...???
So one last time.
I have expressed concerns about private property being seized by government as well as concern for property damage that may result from any spills.
The general response back have been posters questioning my maturity and logic as well as questioning my regard for freemarkets, energy independence and job creation. Additionally, I have had posters say there is no impact to having a pipeline run thru your property.
Each time I list examples to counter a lob...I am told it is not significant. I am saying if it is YOUR property...you might think another way.
Not sure why what I am saying is so controversial. We will just have to disagree on this issue.