We are so excited to tell you about a major victory that our supporters helped achieve. Yesterday at the UN Ocean Conference, the Colombian government announced it will create four new official marine reserves, including one expanding the fully protected Malpelo Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Colombia will now surpass the goal of protecting 30% of its waters eight years before the 2030 deadline! The initiative to protect 30% of the global ocean by the year 2030, referred to as 30x30, is a target that scientists have indicated is necessary in order to prevent irreversible loss of marine life. A huge thank you to everyone who made their voice heard on the petition to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. And, of course, this win would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Colombia’s environmental, fishing, and maritime authorities, along with scientists, the private fishing sector, nonprofits, and the people of Colombia. With this remarkable action, Colombia will strengthen local fisheries, sustainable livelihoods, and the protection of marine biodiversity in its native waters and throughout the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. If you’d like to move another campaign to create sanctuaries close to victory, consider adding your name to the brand-new petition to expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument 🌎 ⛵️
Companies are targeting Pennsylvania with five toxic facilities that will pollute our air, our rivers, our natural parks, and — most importantly — put the health of our children at risk. We have a chance to stop this before it’s too late.
From the beautiful Delaware Water Gap to the rushing Ohio River, which provides drinking water and recreation for tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians, our state boasts unique natural resources that have supported families for generations. But these resources are in danger. Industrial pollution is poisoning our precious air, land, and waterways — resulting in fish consumption advisories, vanishing wildlife, and children breathing polluted air.
Pennsylvanians have a constitutional right to clean air and clean water. We are calling on Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to protect our freedoms and stop five dangerous projects from using our communities as a testing and dumping ground.
Our health is on the line
The petrochemical facilities targeting our state could release PFAS, benzene, and a host of other harmful chemicals linked to higher cancer risks, adverse birth outcomes, and neurological damage. Plus, they dump pollutants that can make their way into groundwater and local well systems, which provide drinking water for families across the state.
Here are five of the most dangerous proposals that could put Pennsylvania families at risk:
KeyState Natural Gas Synthesis Plant, Clinton County
This facility would use blue hydrogen to make energy. The process is still new, hasn’t been shown to be commercially viable, and would pump pressurized carbon dioxide — which is highly explosive and toxic — underneath county land.
Nacero Marcellus Facility, Luzerne County
This facility would turn natural gas into liquid gasoline, carrying a high risk of explosion. Approximately 15,000 people live within three miles of the proposed facility.
Marcus Hook Industrial Complex, Delaware County
This facility’s new permit would authorize expansions along the Delaware River — including a fourth ethane chiller train and boil-off gas system — and would threaten a major drinking water source with additional pollution.
Revolution Cryogenic Plant and Harmon Creek Gas Plant, Washington County
These two facilities — located amidst Washington Country’s pristine woods and farmland — would add four new plants to make fossil fuel products, and could emit 310 tons of air pollutants every year.
This is a fight for our future
If the government decides to allow these facilities to move forward, the landscape of Pennsylvania could be changed for decades to come.
Because pollution impacts those living near and far from the source, we must consider how this toxic expansion could affect our families. Pennsylvania’s children have a right to pristine water, clean air, and a safe environment, but these proposed facilities put them at grave risk.
Our leaders have a responsibility to stand up for our health, our rights, and our great state. Add your name to help us urge Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania DEP to protect families from the toxic industrial pollution enveloping our state, and deny the permits and future buildout of these five facilities.
