Judge Cuts Greenpeace Dakota Access Pipeline Award in Half

A North Dakota judge has significantly reduced the jury's award to Energy Transfer for the Dakota Access Pipeline, slashing it from $667 million to approximately $345 million. This decision comes after years of protests led by groups like Greenpeace against the pipeline, which has been a focal point for environmental and indigenous rights activists. The reduction in the award highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the pipeline's impact on local communities and the environment, making it a critical issue in the broader conversation about energy infrastructure and indigenous sovereignty.