ND Pipeline

1. Research and summarize updates about Standing Rock and Dakota Access Pipeline. Make use of social media to gather information.

• How are people using social media to fight for social justice in this particular situation?

People have been using social media to spread what's happening in ND by posting their creative arts like poetry, drawings, photos of what's happening. Also people are using hashtags such as  #NoDAPL, #RezpectOurWater

• Research hashtags people have been using.

#NoDAPL, #RezpectOurWater

The first hashtag is a play on word with the abbreviations of North Dakota and no pipeline. The second is a mash up of reservation and respect. Even though reservation doesn't have a “Z” in it the word, the s in it somewhat sounds like a Z so it falls under the radar.

• How effective are these methods of action?

These methods have been very effective because more people are aware of the situation which leads to more people helping the cause.

• What is environmental justice and role does social media play in fight environmental justice?

Environmental justice is just behavior towards the environment by all people. Social media is a easier way to access cases of environmental justice not being upheld.

• What do you think can improve the strategy?

More communication between all people so that no one has to suffer in dark while other things are dominant in our minds.

2. Read: Norway's Largest Bank Sells Assets in Dakota Access Pipeline Company.