Tag: Keystone XL
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BREAKING: Oklahoma Resident Locks Herself to Equipment to Protest Tar Sands Pipeline
TAR SANDS BLOCKADE — Early this morning, Norman, Oklahoma resident Elizabeth Leja locked her neck to equipment used in constructing the Keystone XL pipeline. Citing concerns for Oklahoma’s waterways and their importance for the health of future generations, her actions have halted …
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Forward on Climate Rally in DC Feb. 17
350.ORG — At Noon on Sunday, Feb. 17, thousands of Americans will head to Washington, D.C. to make Forward on Climate the largest climate rally in history. Join this historic event to …
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Three Senators Say No to John Kerry and Yes to Keystone XL
DESMOGBLOG — The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the nomination of Sen. John Kerry as the new Secretary of State, by a vote of 94-3. The three “no” votes were cast by infamous climate denier James Inhofe (R-OK), and two anti-environment Texas Republicans …
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New Video Explains Climate Threat from Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL — A new video released by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and 350.org explains how the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline is a lynchpin enabling the climate intensive tar sands industry to grow unimpeded. The video discusses cutting edge research …
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Sierra Club to Engage in Civil Disobedience for First Time in Organization’s History to Stop Tar Sands
MICHAEL BRUNE — For 120 years, we have remained committed to using every “lawful means” to achieve our objectives. Now, for the first time in our history, we are prepared to go further …