It is said that there are enough pipelines in the US to encircle the Earth 25 times with enough left over to also tie a bow around it. Today getting a pipeline built is not so easy -- there are many more environmental concerns and the industry has become highly polarized. But here’s one thing that could bring everyone together: pipeline safety technology. And it’s something we all want especially for those who live along the thousands of miles of aging pipeline routes that carry hazardous liquids. Spawned by research that started in space remote-sensing technology designed to detect dangerous leaks in pipelines has the potential to provide ...