How often do trains wreck? Not that damned often.
By all means, lets roll some dice on ruining the ground water for a farming state so a few people can make a ton of money.
Did you even read the article?
"The Arkansas spill was the second incident this week where Canadian crude has spilled in the United States. On Wednesday, a train carrying Canadian crude derailed in Minnesota, spilling 15,000 gallons of oil."
I didn't read it, but I'm glad you did. The following article actually says 30,000 gallons: LINK
It's funny that the only way I found out about the larger oil spill this week was from a small snippet in an article about the smaller oil spill, the one that's been plastered all over the national media. Pipeline or no pipeline the oil is going to get to Houston one way or another, while none of these accidents are acceptable, I'd much rather it be pipeline. With the new technologies incorporated in future pipelines, it's the most environmentally sound way to transport it whether we are talking spills or the environmental impact of transporting it (diesel engines vs electric pumps). So if you are against the new pipeline you are against the environment, ignorant of the issue, or investing in lots of BNSF stock.
This thread will die now.