Keystone Pipeline Spills Oil In South Dakota Ahead Of Nebraska Pipeline Decision

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November 17, 2017

A roadside sign against the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline is seen where the proposed pipeline would go through the property of Jim Carlson, in Silver Creek, Neb. (Nati Harnik/AP)

Officials at TransCanada say they are unsure why the Keystone pipeline leaked about 210,000 gallons of oil in South Dakota on Thursday. The company temporarily shut down the pipeline as it responds to the leak. TransCanada is also awaiting a decision today about whether another permission for controversial Keystone XL will be granted in Nebraska.

NPR's Jeff Brady (@jeffbradynpr) speaks with Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson about the latest.

This segment aired on November 17, 2017.

Keystone Pipeline Spills Oil In South Dakota Ahead Of Nebraska Pipeline Decision

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