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Power Past Fracked Gas Statement on Climate Policy & Tacoma LNG
The proposed Tacoma LNG facility is an issue of human rights, health and safety, and upholding tribal treaty rights.
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Letter to Governor Inslee on Fracked Gas
We urge Governor Inslee to ensure that any fracked gas project proposed for Washington State is held to the highest standards for environmental review, including thorough analysis of all health and safety risks, best available science, and full consultation with Tribal nations.
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Add your name: Letter to Governor Inslee Re: Fracked Gas in Washington
Thank Gov. Inslee for standing up to fracked gas, and call on him to ensure that projects are held to the highest standards for environmental review, including thorough analysis of all health and safety risks, best available science, and full consultation with Tribal nations.
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Washington Communities Applaud Governor Inslee’s Opposition to Fracked Gas Projects
In detailing the reasons for his opposition, the Governor’s statement cited the emerging science of high methane pollution rates associated with gas infrastructure and the urgent need for action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Environmental, Health, and Climate Advocates Denounce Trump Executive Orders Attempt to Undermine States’ Clean Water Act Rights for Fossil Fuel Industry Gain
Advocates for climate action and public health in the Pacific Northwest denounced Trump’s move.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Releases Draft Environmental Review of Jordan Cove LNG Export Terminal and Pacific Connector Pipeline
Twice-denied fracked gas project faces tremendous opposition across the Pacific Northwest
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December 12, 2018: “Methane Leaks Plague Natural Gas Facilities—Why Are They So Underreported?”
Nov. 15, 2018: “World’s Largest Fracked-Gas-to-Methanol Refinery Must Be Stopped: Submit a Comment Today!”
Nov. 7, 2018: “Taxpayers may soon be on the hook for a $2 billion fracked gas refinery”
Oct. 31, 2018: “Tacoma and Tideflats’ future take center stage at LNG hearing, council meeting”
October 30, 2018: “Hundreds gather to speak during public hearing on proposed LNG plant”
Sept. 1, 2018: “The Oregon Department of Energy Recommends Denying Jordan Cove Liquified Natural Gas Project an Exemption”
July 19, 2018: “PSE’s gas plant studies have ‘significant technical issues,’ Puyallup tribe’s experts allege”
May 11, 2018: “Tacoma LNG plant has ‘potentially significant’ permitting issues. Opening could be delayed”
April 12, 2018: “A massive pipeline is being planned in Oregon. But local landowners won’t go down without a fight.”
March 8, 2018: “The Next Standing Rock? A Pipeline Battle Looms in Oregon”
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