We've said this before: people always seem to show up exactly when you need them. One strategy Sane Energy Project has focused on since we got starte
We've said this before: people always seem to show up exactly when you need them.
One strategy Sane Energy Project has focused on since we got started has been building alliances and fostering mutual aid. Via NYGRASS and the NYC Grassroots Alliance, plus many other partnerships, we're working in coalition with people all over in the city, state, and region. This network is like a brain trust of the most committed activists, and keeps all of us informed about infrastructure developments upstate and down. We are grateful for the many unforeseen, unmatched allies who've teamed up for this fight, and to our generous supporters. Together we are stronger, and together is the only way we can stop the effects and infrastructure of fracking. So when one of our neighbors needs help, we want to put out the call for a virtual barn raising.
We want to wish you and your family a holiday filled with peace, love, and sane energy. And in this season of giving, we'd like to suggest some allies who need our support now:
As you may know, scientist, author, and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber received a national award from the Heinz Foundation a couple of years ago for her tremendous work linking cancer and environmental contamination. In case you don't know, she donated the entire amount of that award ($100,000) to the cause of fighting fracking and its many ruinous impacts. Since then, her husband Jeff, an artist and teacher, has had two strokes from which he is currently recovering. Despite family hardships, Sandra continues to give selflessly of herself for the betterment of this world. This holiday season, please considering showing your support for all that Sandra and her family continue to do. Here's how.
The Minisink community in Orange County, NY has been battling a compressor station since 2011. Despite a pending lawsuit, this toxic facility was placed into operation across the road from a family with four children, and within half a mile of 200 homes and farms. Blow-down events began last Spring. A blow down is the direct release into the atmosphere, under high pressure, of the contents of a pipeline, spreading methane, carcinogens, neuro-toxins, and hormone disruptors. While the company predicted there might be 10 blow downs in a year, residents experienced 10 in the first months of operation, with adults and children becoming ill after each event. The Minisink compressor is the first of many mega-compressors planned for NYS, and it's important that the communitiy's lawsuit (awaiting trial at the U.S. Court of Appeals) be supported. The goal is to raise $10,000 by May to cover the remaining court costs plus two to three months of air monitoring. Please see their website for more information.
Word came down last week that WPX Energy will not remove water buffalos from the Manning and Hadlick homes. This news came as a great relief and as a result of pressure applied by allies. However, the families must still pay out of pocket to fill the containers with water. Donations can be made online, or checks can be sent directly to: Tammy Manning, 20784 State Road 29, Montrose, Pa. 18801
Thank you for your time, creativity, and solidarity throughout the past year.
