How 2017 Oklahoma law prompted other states to protect pipelines

 

Environmentalists complain how a 2017 law Oklahoma enacted to protect energy facilities from protesters has spread to other states.

The movement is growing as oil and gas companies seek protection from criminal damage caused by protesters who often trespass in an attempt to block pipelines and other projects.

Inside Climate News carried a report how more states took a cue from what Oklahoma did and are passing laws aimed at pipeline protesters.

Click here for Inside Climate News story.