[Barry]

Yesterday an excavator working on the pipeline accidentally ruptured it and started a fire. The pipeline has been closed, which is what caused the September gas shortage in the Southeast. Prices are expected to rise. No word yet on whether there will be shortages at the pump like in September.

Another reminder of why cars with multiple fuel sources are nice to have.

 

[JamesMcQuaid]

This company is giving pipelines a bad name.

 

[emartin00]

This company is giving pipelines a bad name.

They're not the only one...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pipeline_accidents_in_the_United_States_in_the_21st_century

This is why they're protesting in North Dakota. I wouldn't want a pipeline going through my aquifer either.

 

[Joe67]

Yesterday an excavator working on the pipeline accidentally ruptured it and started a fire. The pipeline has been closed, which is what caused the September gas shortage in the Southeast. Prices are expected to rise. No word yet on whether there will be shortages at the pump like in September.

Another reminder of why cars with multiple fuel sources are nice to have.

http://gm-volt.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?10-Totally-Off-Topic

 

[frankydude]

Another proof that it's time to switch to renewable energies.

Frank
Ex owner of B2653, proud owner of a model S.

 

[El Dobro]

It's a good thing there haven't been many electricity spills lately.

 

[Barry]

This company is giving pipelines a bad name.

Yes, they seem to be doing just that:

"In 2003, the EPA fined Colonial $34 million for gross negligence after it spilled almost a million gallons of diesel in South Carolina, polluting waterways in four states...

"Since 2006, the company has reported 178 spills and other incidents that released a combined 193,000 gallons of hazardous liquids and caused $39 million in property damage. Most were caused by problems with materials, welding or some other equipment failure..."
Read more at http://www.wral.com/company-aims-to...as-this-weekend/16186006/#77ycWL6HrbS31IDW.99

When people discuss the cost of driving on gasoline vs. the cost of driving on electricity, they don't usually think about these kinds of costs, not to mention the lives lost in this and similar incidents.