Letters to Enbridge
The letters are written in the now-classic style of "Roger and Me" -- Michael Moore's letters to the head of General Motors, Roger Smith, and the related situations depicted in the film of the same name.
Mr. Monaco has yet to reply.
"Here it is Groundhog Day. Again. Just like in that movie. Appropriate, isn’t it, since I feel like I have to keep repeating myself and my actions over and over again about Line 3.
Sorry I'm a little later than usual on getting this off to you, Al, but I've been busy ..."
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Tara Houska and Dr. Hansen: Valve Turners, MN PUC Approval of Line 3, Standing Rock
On Tuesday, October 9th, as Dr. James Hansen was in town to testify in the ValveTurners court case in nearby Bagley, MN, students and community members were treated to a couple of talks, entitled “Young People's World: Making Your Future Energy, Climate, Human Health & Politics”. Both speakers, Dr. James Hansen and Tara Houska, have given TED talks on climate (Hansen) and Standing Rock (Houska). The talk was hosted by Bemidji State University’s Sustainability Office.
Read moreMN Department Of Commerce Appeals Line 3 Approval
Today, the Minnesota Department of Commerce appealed the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s granted certificate of need and pipeline routing permit for the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
Read moreEnvironmental groups and Ojibwe bands file appeals on Enbridge pipeline approval
"Honor the Earth is appealing this decision because it is a rogue decision", Winona LaDuke, the group's executive director, said in a statement. "The certificate of need was issued based on bad math and puts Minnesotans into a very dangerous situation in terms of liability."
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