Episode 16: What risks do pipelines pose to a community? w/Carl Weimer

Fracking and Health: Ask an Expert

The United States has over three million miles of pipelines used for gathering, transporting, and distributing natural gas and liquids, including crude oil. Carl Weimer, Executive Director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, provides details on who is in charge of pipeline safety and what happens when pipelines fail. He addresses potential health and environmental impacts, and how current regulations are not sufficient to protect public health and safety.