US politicians and activists are rallying against the construction of an oil pipeline in the city of Memphis. Environmental activists say the proposed pipeline puts at risk the drinking water of low-income residents, most of whom are African American. Some have called the proposed energy project a case of "environmental racism".
Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from Tennessee, United States.
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