Answer to Question #102482 in Microeconomics for Stella

Question

Are there parallels to this situation and the pipeline that was disputed in the Dakotas?

Answer 1

In August 2016 protests were held, halting a portion of the pipeline near Cannon Ball, North Dakota. Peaceful protests continued and drew indigenous people from throughout North America, as well as other supporters. A number of planned arrests occurred when people locked themselves to heavy machinery.