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Crude Oil Transport

New York steps up crude-by-rail spill response, monitoring

Riverkeeper sues feds over new oil train rules

Victory for Groups Fighting Proposed Tar Sands Facility as Full Environmental Review Now Required

Riverkeeper applauds DEC’s Global Co. tar sands decision

New York State Reverses Decision, Requires Full Environmental Review of Tar Sands-by-Rail Facility

DEC Stalled Proposed Expansion by Global Partners at Port of Albany

Riverkeeper Responds to Decision Regarding Albany Oil Terminal Expansion

Riverkeeper applauds the decision by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the proposed expansion of Global Companies' rail-to-barge transfer terminal in Albany, which would facilitate the transport of heavy "tar sands" crude oil. Riverkeeper calls on the state to follow through on what they’ve begun today and promptly issue a “positive declaration” requiring an environmental impact statement.

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DEC Rescinds Negative Declaration for Global Permit; Calls For Full Environmental Impact Study

Crude oil project on back burner

NY to require further review of crude oil facility at port

Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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