Enbridge's pipeline in Wisconsin spilled 70,000 gallons of oil, amid approval of moving another pipeline.

On November 11, Enbridge's pipeline in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, spilled about 70,000 gallons of oil due to a faulty connection. The cleanup is ongoing, with 60% of the contaminated soil removed. The incident occurred as Wisconsin regulators approved Enbridge's plan to move the aging Line 5 pipeline, a decision criticized for potentially threatening the region's watershed and promoting fossil fuel use.

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