Rev. Evan Clendenin of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Aberdeen, WA answered Earth Ministry’s request for a letter to the editor to his local paper during a critical week in the campaign to oppose an oil export terminal in Grays…
We've beaten 2 of the 3 oil proposals that were originally slated to be built on unstable ground in populated areas of Grays Harbor. Now it's time for the City of Hoquiam, the final decision maker, to make the right decision and…
Two days after the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Shell has withdrawn its proposal to expand capacity at their Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes, meaning that we will NOT have 6 more oil trains coming through our…
Read More Amidst Broad Community Opposition, Shell Anacortes Drops Plans for New Crude Oil-by-Rail
In September 2014 Earth Ministry member, Abby Brockway and four other people chained themselves to a tripod over a train track used for oil trains on the BNSF line. They were arrested for trespassing after many hours on the tracks. Abby joined the group,…
Rev. Richenda Fairhurst was the dynamic MC of the rally at last week's oil hearing in Vancouver, WA. Her enthusiasm and hope energized the crowd who came together from across the state to stand up to big oil's proposal for the largest facility in…
This comment period has closed and the Stand Up to Oil Coalition gathered a record-breaking 276,296 comments! Thanks to faith advocates for speaking up.Big oil is threatening Vancouver, Washington, and rail communities along the Columbia River. According to the Vancouver…
Read More Comment on North America’s Largest Proposed Oil-by-Rail Facility
People power dominated the first public hearing on the proposed oil holding facilities in Grays Harbor County. Earth Ministry staff and members attended this hearing to represent moral concerns about the poor stewardship of these dangerous projects. Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Zimmerle, is…
Read More Grays Harbor: “First oil hearing garners large opposition”
An account of Aberdeen's public hearing on proposed oil holding facilities at which community members raised their voices against these dirty and dangerous projects. YOU can submit a comment here through the end of October. By Jake Schild and Kyle Mittan The Daily World October…
Read More Officials hear overwhelming opposition to crude terminals
By Drew Mikkelsen KING 5 News October 8, 2015 ABERDEEN, Wash. -- Critics lined up to tell state and city officials it's a bad idea to allow crude oil deliveries into Grays Harbor County.All month the state Department of Ecology and the City…
Komo News documented explosive oil trains rolling past CenturyLink Field on game day. By Jeff Burnside Komo News October 1, 2015 SEATTLE -- There were nearly 70,000 fans at CenturyLink Field for the Seahawks game last Sunday, and they will be there again on Monday…
Read More Videos show disputed oil trains rolling by stadiums during games
This comment period has closed. Thanks to faith advocates for speaking up!Draft Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS's) have been released for two proposed oil holding facilities in Grays Harbor County. The report shows that there is no way to mitigate the negative impacts…
Participation from people of faith and other grassroots activists in environmental impact hearings has made a big impact on the progression of proposed coal transport and terminals in Washington. The Fig Tree March 2015 Two Eastern Washington Legislative Conference workshops reported on…
