Dakota Access Pipeline plan still on despite protests across the US and world

Rallies are taking place over $3.8bn North Dakota pipeline, which the Standing Rock Sioux tribe says threatens their water supply and cultural heritage

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The company behind a controversial pipeline project near native American land in North Dakota has vowed to press ahead, despite the plan sparking protests across the world on Tuesday.

Protests are taking place in the US, Europe, Japan and New Zealand over the $3.8bn Dakota Access Pipeline, which the Standing Rock Sioux tribe claims threatens their water supply and cultural heritage. Rallies have taken place in cities including New York City, Los Angeles and London, where an anti-pipeline banner was dangled in front of the Palace of Westminster.

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Source: Guardian Environment