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History of the pipeline

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Oil discovered in prudhoe bay, 1968
Oil demand in America was increasing
A pipeline was suggested to transport the oil across Alaska
Lobbying by conservationists to prevent the pipeline brim being built
The pipe,Inez was built in 1977
Runs 800 miles from north to south Alaska