Activists May Argue Pipeline Shutdown Was Necessary Due to Climate Change, Court Rules

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By Lorraine ChowApr 24, 2018, 9:02 am53 pts
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that four climate activists facing criminal charges may use an unusual "necessity defense" over their efforts to shut down a pair of tar sands pipelines owned by Enbridge Energy . "Valve turners" Emily Johnston and Annette Klapstein were charged after shutting off the…

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