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The Obama administration had blocked the Dakota pipeline which only angered Trump allies. Barack Obama had opposed most projects that would only worsen climate change. But with Trump now in office he will most likely continue the construction of the Dakota pipeline to please his loyal followers.

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According to the International Youth Council, ""We don't ever hear the narrative of indigenous people. We hear people writing our narratives for us." People were tired of being ignored for their needs and wants and this created "the spark" that lead to protests and people fighting back.

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Social media is a big part of our society today. Though it has cons of its own it also has pros. It is a great way to get word out about things like the Dakota pipeline. It brings people together to take action on the same thing. The more in number, the stronger the organization is. When pictures and videos were posted of the violence taken place at one of the protests it created a huge media attention

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As someone who has researched the topic i believe it would be easier to have the pipes not be built altogether. The number of cons out weigh the pros. The pipes can't promise or prevent future problems; it could burst and contaminate water, cause even more climate change and will ruin sacred native american land. We are risking treaty rights and water supply for wealth. If they're very set on these pipes they should compromise and relocate instead of causing issues, like violence,that can easily be worked out.

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Destroys culturally significant  significant artifacts.

Can possibly lead to contamination because of breaches and eventual green house gas emissions.

Possible lead to climate change.

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Pipeline eliminates 500-740 rail cars and 250 trucks needed to transport crude everyday

Decreases United States reliance on foreign oil

Help economy and create more jobs

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This shows the placement of the pipes in the four states(Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota), as well as where one of the protest sites was located in North Dakota. It is 500 feet away from the standing rock and Indian reservations (the Sioux nation).

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What is the Dakota Pipeline controversy?

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What is the Dakota Pipeline controversy?

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A $3.7 billion project to place pipelines in four states. It is said to be an economic boom for the U.S. crude oil supply but it destroys sacred Native American sites that makes people disagree with the project.