The Latest from ICL
With Pipeline Demise, Focus Turns to Oil-by-Rail
Projects like the Tesoro-Savage oil terminal proposal for Vancouver, WA, will drive more oil production and take on greater importance in the wake of Obama's decision not to permit the Keystone XL pipeline.
Groups say "Shell No!" to Terminal Plans
The latest in a series of oil terminal proposals would expand a Shell refinery in Anacortes, Wash., that would generate about six mile-long crude oil trains per week through North Idaho.
Toot Toot! Here They Come!
The comment period is open and hearings are scheduled for two oil-by-rail facilities planned for Grays Harbor, Wash. If approved, these facilities would add to dangerous crude oil train traffic through North Idaho. Read more and take action!
Uptick in Oil Trains Spells More Risk
Recent news reports chronicle an increase in oil trains in the Pacific Northwest, the latest derailment of a Bakken crude oil train, Republican reversals on oil train safety, and a continuation of reporting rules to benefit communities.
Lac-Megantic Anniversary a Warning for North Idaho
Two years ago a unit train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed in a little resort town in Quebec, Canada, killing 47 people and putting North America on alert for oil trains.
Coal Road through Idaho Bad for Locals, Planet
The Tongue River Railroad, a proposed new railroad in Montana designed to serve the Otter Creek Mine, is bad news-for ranchers and Native Americans in Montana, for anyone who lives along the rail line in Idaho, and for everyone on the planet.
Closer to Closing Coal Plants
Burning coal is polluting our air and changing our climate. After years of effort, ICL helps Idaho take a giant step forward in replacing coal with clean energy.
Fiery Derailment Follows New Regs
On Wednesday, May 6, another train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed and exploded. This less than a week after the federal government issued new, and insufficient, rules to increase the safety of transport of crude-by-rail.
Recent News Reports Increase Oil Transport Concerns
Exploding trains-even with upgraded tanker cars-in West Virginia and Canada raise new questions about the safety of oil transport.