Sunrise Worcester Earth Day Livestream w/ FRRACS
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Earth Day conversation with Sen. Markey and FRRACS
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Alice Arena, president of FRRACS, joined Senator Markey today for a special Earth Day livestream. Senator Markey and Alice talked about the compressor station issue, why it’s bad, where the fight stands now, and why we continue to fight. Thanks to Senator Markey for fighting with us and for helping to highlight this important issue. You can watch the full conversation here.
Read MoreGov. Baker makes puzzling claims about compressor station construction
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Governor Baker announced today that the localities have the right to shut down construction sites. This was his answer to a question about the Weymouth compressor station (go to 47:32). The Town knows that this is a federal project and would require a court order to shut down--which is unlikely in this political climate.
So is the governor not that smart or is he a liar? Pick one. Watch the clip here.
Then sign our petition urging Gov. Baker to take action.
Read MoreHappy Earth Day from FRRACS
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It was a toss up today, Campers. Do we show an image of the Earth wearing a mask--and, yes, we found one!--or do we show a picture of what could be? We chose optimism in the darkness.
We have an opportunity presenting itself in this time of pandemic. Do we choose clean energy, environmental equity, and community? Or do we just go back to "the way things were?" We can make a better world for all, but as you are keenly aware, it will take a lot of work.
So roll up your sleeves, fellow Fore River Campers. And Happy Earth Day!
Read MoreGroundbreaking lawsuit challenges FERC
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Thanks to Food and Water Watch and Berkshire Environmental Action Team for filing this important lawsuit that could bring big changes to FERC.
“Groundbreaking Climate Lawsuit Challenges Commission’s Failure to Factor Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Fossil Fuel Approvals” Food & Water Watch
Read MoreHuffington Post - Demand For Oil Has Plummeted, But Industry Keeps Building New Infrastructure Anyway
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The Huffington Post has a great article about the absurdity of continuing construction of non-essential fossil fuel projects during a pandemic. This piece also features our fight to stop the compressor station.
Construction of this death industry continues unabated all over the country during a pandemic. Gov. Baker shows his particular brand of failed leadership on this issue here in Weymouth. Enjoy the money, Charlie. You'll need it when you're unemployed in two years. ☠
Read more from the Huffington Post - Demand For Oil Has Plummeted, But Industry Keeps Building New Infrastructure Anyway (link)
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A Public Service Announcement from FRRACS
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A Public Service Announcement: What Does a Compressor Station Look Like, Really?
Read MoreThrowback Thursday
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It's THROWBACK THURSDAY, Campers! As we are painfully watching Enbridge construct in an unsafe manner during this time of pandemic, let's look back four years ago just this month to what Enbridge--then Spectra--was up to! Remember their attempt to buy off the Town? YOU responded and the Town listened! And the Town of Weymouth has been your great partner in the fight ever since. Good job, Campers!
Read MoreApril FRRACS Meeting Technical Difficulties
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DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: We were unable to live Facebook our Zoom public meeting last night. We did attempt to record the meeting for posting, but that didn't work either! Our deepest apologies! We will try again next month, but we will publish notes from the meeting and make them available asap. Thanks for your patience, Campers!
Read MoreFRRACS files letter of noncompliance with FERC and OSHA
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Enbridge continues to put profits of people by moving ahead with construction during a pandemic. We submitted a letter to FERC today, urging them to take action.
Read MoreGood Friday letter to FERC from Rev. Betsy Sowers
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Rev. Betsy Sowers submitted the following letter to FERC. Thank you, Rev. Betsy Sowers for your powerful words, we hope FERC will listen.
Read MoreFRRACS and friends go on a car parade at the site
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Today, more FRRACS and allies employed a new form of protest during these strange times: a car parade. 17 cars drove around the access road that passes by the compressor construction site with signs and music blasting. It was car-thartic. Enbridge continues to cause harm and destruction but we won’t give up the fight. Thanks to all who joined us today. You can read our press release for the event below.
Read MoreRep. James Murphy writes to FERC
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Many thanks to Rep. Jamie Murphy for writing to FERC! We know that workers at the site are not keeping 6 feet apart, which could create a dangerous situation. FERC needs to shut down construction for the sake of public health.
Read MoreAction Item: Send Another Letter to FERC and OSHA
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OSHA has issued a letter to Enbridge after our many complaints to FERC and to OSHA regarding the continued construction during this time of pandemic. Thanks to all of you for your persistence! To read Enbridge's response and OSHA's compliance demands, go here.
Now we are asking you to write another letter to FERC.
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Comments submitted to FERC
/Last week, we asked people to submit comments to FERC, urging them to suspend construction during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The comments have been filtering in — thank you! You can view the comments below. If you haven’t submitted one yet, there’s still time. For instructions, click here.
Thank you, all!
Congressman Lynch urges FERC to shut down construction
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Many thanks to Congressman Lynch for writing to FERC and requesting that they shut down construction of the compressor station for the sake of public health during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Read MoreAction Item: Urge FERC to Shut Down Construction
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We call on FERC, OSHA, and related agencies to do the right thing by suspending construction in order to protect the public’s health.
Submit a comment to FERC. Use this instruction guide for steps on how to submit a comment online.
Read MorePresentation with Rolling Stone Investigative Journalist Justin Nobel [video]
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FRRACS and GBPSR (Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility) hosted a talk with Rolling Stone Investigative Reporter, Justin Nobel. Justin spoke about his 20-month investigation into how oil and gas companies have deceived their workers, contaminated communities, and left shocking trail of radioactive waste that continues to grow. Read Justin’s full piece here.
Watch the full video here [video credit: Robert Lamothe, Film Our Way Films]
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