Tar sands oil is the dirtiest fossil fuel in the world, and TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline would pump this toxic fuel through fifteen Texas counties, including Lamar, Delta, Hopkins, Franklin, Wood, Smith, Rusk, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Angelina, Polk, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, and Harris counties. The Keystone XL pipeline will traverse sixteen large rivers that feed 21 lakes and municipal reservoirs. Tar sands oil has 11 times more sulfur and nickel, six times more nitrogen, and five times more lead than conventional oil. The Keystone XL pipeline would pump thousands of barrels a day of highly caustic tar sands at high pressure and heat through Texas farms, rivers and aquifers.
The Sierra Club is hosting public meetings this week to educate Texas citizens about this important issue, and help landowners protect themselves from threats of eminent domain. The meeting in Lufkin is one of several throughout the state taking place this week. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Lufkin Meeting
WHAT: Community meeting to educate Texans on Keystone XL and eminent domain proceedings.
WHO: Sierra Club Members, Community Members, Press
WHEN: Thursday, December 16th. 6:30 – 8:00pm
WHERE: Lufkin City Hall, Room 102. 300 East Shepherd Avenue, 75901
Nacodoches Meeting
WHAT: Community meeting to educate Texans on Keystone XL and eminent domain proceedings.
WHO: Sierra Club Members, Community Members, Press
WHEN: Friday, December 17th, 8:30 – 10:00am
WHERE: Java Jack’s Coffee House. 1122 North Street, 75961
Tyler Meeting
WHAT: Community meeting to educate Texans on Keystone XL and eminent domain proceedings.
WHO: Sierra Club Members, Community Members, Press
WHEN: Friday, December 17 12:30 – 2:00pm
WHERE: Sweet Sue’s Family Restaurant 3350 South Southwest Loop 323, 75701
Mt. Pleasant Meeting
WHAT: Community meeting to educate Texans on Keystone XL and eminent domain proceedings.
WHO: Sierra Club Members, Community Members, Press
WHEN: Friday, December 17th, 4:00 – 5:30pm
WHERE: Catfish King 1708 South Jefferson Ave, 75455
Post a Comment