Scott Skokos, director, Dakota Resource Council, explains how his nonprofit is now involved in the middle of a pipeline dispute involving oil, ethanol, China and carbon.
The council's involvement in a pipeline project and its efforts to address concerns and provide legal representation to landowners is discussed in detail.
In addition, the media's role in covering the story is also discussed.
The interview also mentions the formation of a coalition to oppose the pipeline project and highlights the lack of coverage on its activities.
The involvement of former Bismarck mayor John Warford as a spokesperson for the opposition is mentioned, as well as Summit Carbon Solution's attempts to gain his support. Summit's denial of a southern route and their claim that moving Bismarck would take 185 years is also mentioned.
The conversation shifts to discuss various topics including the Public Service Commission, the Midwest Expressway, and the government's involvement in the digital world and oil and gas industry.
The negative impact of the Commerce Department, lack of response from Governor Burgum and Senators Kevin Kramer and John Hoeven, and the need to support all energy industries in order to avoid backlash are mentioned.
Alternative approaches like the Red Trail project are suggested.
Landowners and their Safety Issues bring Dakota Resources Council to the Pipeline Protest