[PAA-Discuss] Texas Hearings on the Tar Sands Pipeline--make plans to attend!

[Bart Boyce]

" who threw me back down here ... I was flirting with the angels " ...
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Eminent climatologist Dr. James Hansen believes that the Tar Sands mining, refining, and subsequent emissions represent "game over" for the effort to stem climate change.The Alberta Tar Sands are larger than Saudi Arabia in size, and emit three to four times more greenhouse gases than conventional crude. The process is also water-intensive, with two barrels of water being discarded in toxic pools for every barrel produced. Additionally, those who claim that this will help put the US on the road to energy independence are being duped; the Gulf Coast will be a portal for international shipping, but it will not be used domestically. Nor will the state or the country benefit from added tax revenue from the effort; the refinery is in an international free trade zone, exempt from US taxes.



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The Texas Drought Project
September 19th, 2011
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As we outlined last week, the decision on the Canada-to-Texas Tar Sands pipeline is critical to the future of the planet, and citizens across the continent are weighing in, hoping to persuade President Obama to deny the permit. Two very important hearings will be held in Texas in the next ten days--first, in Port Arthur, then in Austin. It is vital that you attend one or more of these hearings to make your voice heard.

Eminent climatologist Dr. James Hansen believes that the Tar Sands mining, refining, and subsequent emissions represent "game over" for the effort to stem climate change.The Alberta Tar Sands are larger than Saudi Arabia in size, and emit three to four times more greenhouse gases than conventional crude. The process is also water-intensive, with two barrels of water being discarded in toxic pools for every barrel produced. Additionally, those who claim that this will help put the US on the road to energy independence are being duped; the Gulf Coast will be a portal for international shipping, but it will not be used domestically. Nor will the state or the country benefit from added tax revenue from the effort; the refinery is in an international free trade zone, exempt from US taxes.

It's a lose-lose proposition, and we are the biggest loser.


We present below four informational pieces that will give you more information about the Tar Sands; perhaps they will be of use to you for your attendance at a local hearing.

The date and location of the hearings are as follows:

Port Arthur, Texas
Monday, September 26th, 2011 4:30PM to 10:00PM
Bob Bower Civic Center, 2011 Cultural Center Drive
You can read more on Facebook, network with like-minded friends, and sign up to receive updates:
 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168395876573490

Austin, Texas
Wednesday, September 28th, 12:00PM to 8:00PM
LBJ Auditorium, 2313 Red River Street
You can also join with this group of attendees on Facebook:

 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233052136742613


Articles for you to review:

The National Resources Defense Council's "Say no to tar sands" fact sheet.
 http://www.nrdc.org/land/tarsandspipeline.asp



An excellent commentary on the arrest of James Hansen at the protests: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/national-affairs/nasa-scientist-hansen-arrested-at-tar-sands-protest-a-grim-sign-of-the-times-20110831


A factual press release which covers the protests:
 http://www.tarsandsaction.org/september-3-press-release-movement-born/


An article which outlines how Transcanada has exaggerated oil production in the Tar Sands:
 http://dirtyoilsands.org/publications/transcanada_exaggerated_jobs_claims_for_keystone_xl

Thank you for standing up for the planet. If you would like more information, please contact either Alyssa Burgin, 210-381-4021, or Jere Locke, 512-416-7170.

Thanks from the team at the Texas Drought Project.















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