In Peekskill this morning, there was a peaceful resistance
to Spectra's construction of the AIM (Algonquin) Pipeline. The march began at Blue Mountain Reservation;
participants in the well attended march were asked to wear red. You can read more about that
here https://www.facebook.com/events/1090239817707655/
Click on the photos below which show the march leaving the park (ALL rights reserved). The Peekskill Daily Voice is reporting that 20 protesters were arrested. Community activists want to know how the pipeline got this far without risk assessments.
On Friday, the Journal News reported that NY Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand want the pipeline shut down until independent health and safety reviews are done. You can read more about that here http://www.lohud.com/story/tech/science/environment/2016/05/20/ny-senators-want-algonquin-pipeline-shut-down/84654766/
Click on the photos below which show the march leaving the park (ALL rights reserved). The Peekskill Daily Voice is reporting that 20 protesters were arrested. Community activists want to know how the pipeline got this far without risk assessments.
On Friday, the Journal News reported that NY Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand want the pipeline shut down until independent health and safety reviews are done. You can read more about that here http://www.lohud.com/story/tech/science/environment/2016/05/20/ny-senators-want-algonquin-pipeline-shut-down/84654766/
Good for these brave people - this pipeline is unneeded and brings high levels of risk.
ReplyDeleteGood for these people protesting an unnecessary and extremely risky pipeline that will disrupt the lives of thousands of families through five states, and be right next to important cooling equipment at Indian Point nuclear plant.
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