Shell's Latest Stupidity: EXPLODING TRAINS!

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When we sent Shell home from the Arctic, we promised that it was only the beginning. Now it’s time to stop another insane Shell project: a massive expansion of explosive oil trains in the Pacific Northwest.

Shell wants to drive 100-car-long trains full of highly explosive oil through the cities and towns of the Pacific Northwest. Join us in putting an end to this stupidity.

Oil companies already ship huge quantities of Bakken crude oil through the Western USA by rail. If the name “Bakken crude” sounds familiar, it’s probably because it’s been on your local news. Since 2013, ten separate oil trains have derailed, exploded or both. An oil train explosion in Quebec killed 47 people. Not only is Bakken crude the most explosive oil on Earth, but the rail cars in which it’s shipped are so flawed and outdated that the head of the Federal Railroad Administration likened them to a Ford Pinto.

And now Shell wants to expand oil-by-rail operations even further, building a brand-new facility at its existing refinery in Anacortes, WA specifically to receive mile-long trains full of Bakken crude.

Even more exploding trains over our waterways and through our cities? sHell No. Take action and make your voice heard.

The thing is: we don’t want the oil, we don’t need the oil, and the oil isn’t even for us. America’s decreasing demand for oil means that Shell either exports this oil to Asia or goes out of business. I know which result I’d prefer.

These trains travel right through the center of Seattle and other densely populated areas. They pass by schools and cross two decrepit bridges that span a river and an aquatic reserve in the Puget Sound. With Shell’s safety record, this is multiple disasters just waiting to happen.

Together we sent Shell packing from the Arctic. By stopping this expansion, we’ll send them a loud and clear message: we’re breaking America’s addiction to oil. Right now.

We’re winning, and we’ll keep winning. Take action against this dangerous project today. 

Thanks for everything you do to save our climate.

Sincerely,
John Sellers
The Other 98%

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Horse Plus Humane Society

 

In the News - Hoston, TX has a huge problem with hundreds of horses being dumped every year on its streets and in ditches alongside the road. Poor horses!

Via News of the Horse

Hundreds of Horses Dumped in Houston

A Houston, TX community is a hotbed for horse abuse and abandonment. Horses are starved, ridden, then abandoned when they collapse from sheer starvation.

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Many thanks to Sister Joan Chittister. Given the attacks on Planned Parenthood, we can't agree with her enough: Read more here: http://bit.ly/1H5UqOu

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HUGE NEWS: Today, Shell announced that they are abandoning their plans to drill for oil in the Arctic!

Our months of protest have paid off, but there are still oil companies out there anxious to make a profit at the expense of our environment. Let’s finish what we started: Tell President Obama to block ALL oil companies from drilling in the Arctic – permanently! http://bit.ly/1NXthof

Sign the petition: Save the Arctic from Big Oil!

Shell abandoned its Arctic drilling operations! But other Big Oil companies want to drill in the Arctic -- let's finish what we started and protect the Arctic PERMANENTLY: http://bit.ly/1NXthof

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‪#‎CarlyFiorina‬ Ambushed By Planned Parenthood Supporters At Tailgating Party ‪#‎StandWithPP‬

A group of Planned Parenthood supporters ambushed a Carly Fiorina meet-and-greet on Saturday, Chants of “Women are watching — and we vote!” and “Women’s rights are here to stay!” nearly drowned out the candidate’s voice as she attempted to answer supporters’ questions.

Fiorina has been defending her [erroneous] comments during her campaign events this week in Iowa, telling supporters that the media “attacks” are a sign that she’s doing well. At her event in Iowa City, Fiorina said of the protesters, “I think they spend their time shouting, instead of discussing the issues.” A campaign spokesperson also said they were “happy [protesters] are bringing more attention to the videos.”

When one protester reminded Fiorina that Planned Parenthood is about health care, not just about abortion, she was told to get her "statistics straight, and do some research.”

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Carly Fiorina Ambushed By Planned Parenthood Supporters At Tailgating Party

At one point, members of the group of about 15 to 20 Planned Parenthood supporters threw condoms at the candidate.

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Corp Watch: [CorpWatch] Shell’s Plans to Drill for Oil in the Arctic Blocked by Greenpeace Climbers

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Shell’s Plans to Drill for Oil in the Arctic Blocked by Greenpeace Climbers
Richard Smallteacher
July 31st, 2015

Greenpeace temporarily blocked Shell from drilling for oil in the Arctic by blocking the path of a specialized ice-breaking ship in Portland, Oregon. Thirteen climbers suspended themselves from a bridge while hundreds of local supporters paddled below in kayaks forcing the company to delay operations for almost two days.

See http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=16046

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#SHELLNO!

Save The Arctic

Shell will be allowed 13 "waste-streams" in the Chukchi Sea to discharge waste such as blowout prevention fluid, domestic wastes, bilge water and excess cement slurry... ‪#‎SHELLNO‬!
>> http://grnpc.org/IgtXO

Drilling could begin in less than a week. We MUST stop Shell before it pollutes the Arctic and risks a huge oil spill - add your voice today >>http://grnpc.org/IgtXO

EPA authorizes Shell rig to discharge 'waste streams' into Alaska's Chukchi Sea

The towering Shell-leased platform Polar Pioneer, which departed Seattle early Monday, will be able to both drill in and dump into the remote Chukchi Sea off...

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