Pipeline Explosion in Minnesota Raises Concerns Over Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
NATURAL GAS
A natural gas pipeline explosion near Willow River, Minnesota, on January 16, 2026, left over 600 customers without heat but resulted in no injuries, underscoring safety concerns regarding aging fossil fuel infrastructure. Simultaneously, organizations in North Carolina are opposing several gas pipeline projects, citing heightened accident risks and potential long-term environmental damage from expanding fossil fuel systems.

Jan 20, 2026, 6:22 AM