Pipeline

Ex-Greenpeace Worker Testifies, Highlights Commitment to Nonviolence During Dakota Pipeline Demonstrations

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Bismarck, ND — In a courtroom in North Dakota, a former Greenpeace employee made a clear statement about the philosophies governing his actions during the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, emphasizing that nonviolence was a paramount principle. The testimony comes amid a high-stakes legal battle that has drawn attention to the complexities surrounding the demonstrations which occurred at the height of the pipeline debates. The former Greenpeace organizer, identified as John Doe in court documents, spoke fervently about his role during the protests, stating that he consistently promoted peaceful and lawful methods to express … Read more

High-Stakes Court Battle Unfolds as Pipeline Company Accuses Greenpeace of Slander and Disruption

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MANDAN, North Dakota — In a high-stakes courtroom battle that commenced this week, a Texas-based pipeline operator is accusing environmental group Greenpeace of interfering with the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, resulting in delays and financial losses. According to the company’s lawyer, Trey Cox, Greenpeace orchestrated actions to thwart the pipeline’s progress and made defamatory claims that affected the company’s financial dealings. The controversies stem from protests over the pipeline’s route near Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation. The tribe has raised concerns that the pipeline could endanger their water supply. Despite these objections, the … Read more

Jury Picked for High-Stakes $300 Million Pipeline Protest Damage Trial

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Mandan, N.D. – A legal battle with substantial financial implications commenced this week as a jury was selected for the multi-million-dollar civil trial involving Energy Transfer Partners, the entity behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, and environmental advocacy group Greenpeace. At the heart of the contentious trial, Energy Transfer Partners has lodged a $300 million lawsuit against Greenpeace, claiming significant damages incurred during protests against the pipeline’s construction. The demonstrations, which drew widespread media attention, highlighted environmental and Indigenous rights issues associated with the pipeline. Greenpeace, however, contends that the lawsuit is a strategic attempt to … Read more

Greenpeace Fights Back Against U.S. Pipeline Corporation in Dutch Legal Battle

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Greenpeace has engaged in a legal battle against a U.S. pipeline company, challenging a lawsuit that the environmental group alleges aims to silence its protests. The dispute unfolded in a Dutch court this week, highlighting a significant clash between corporate and activist interests on global environmental issues. The U.S. pipeline company, which operates extensively across North America, including significant infrastructures such as the Dakota Access Pipeline, has accused Greenpeace of defamation and damaging its financial standings. The NGO, known globally for its environmental activism, faces claims of spreading misinformation about the pipeline’s … Read more