"The Courier-Journal reports the proposal by Kinder Morgan to convert part of its Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. operations has stirred controversy all year along a 256-mile path through Kentucky.
The park's chief of science and resource management says the 70-year-old pipeline may not be safe for carrying the liquids, which if spilled could damage the park's rare natural resources, including a variety of endangered species. Water pollution fears are exacerbated by the region’s limestone-dominated geology, with its sinkholes, caves and caverns that could allow a spill or leak to spread for miles.
Kinder Morgan spokesman Richard Wheatley says the company is committed to public safety, protecting the environment and operating its facilities in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations." "the company is committed to public safety, protecting the environment": Sure, lets just use a 70 year old pipeline for whatever makes the most profit.
Translation: "Screw the environment- we should be able to make some money here before it falls apart completely."
