U.S. Steps Up Research on Pipeline Safety as Recent Spills Expose Deficiencies in Inspections

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By InsideClimateOct 18, 2013, 2:07 pm37 pts
(Wall Street Journal) Recent oil-pipeline spills have exposed weaknesses in the industry's best inspection tools, and the federal agency responsible for monitoring safety is stepping up research spending in an attempt to spot problems in pipes before they rupture. Read original story See Also: Exxon Knew Its…

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