Fracking
hydraulic fracking, horizontal drilling
Nomination of Scott Pruitt to head the U.S. EPA threatens our health and climate
Among the many fossil-fueled extremists and climate deniers nominated by president-elect Donald Trump to lead key federal agencies, Scott Pruitt stands out as an extreme choice.
Pruitt, who is originally from Danville, Kentucky, is Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He currently serves as Oklahoma Attorney General where he has focused his political career advancing the interests of industrial agriculture and the fossil fuel industry. Along the way he has benefitted handsomely from their direct political contributions and the support of their political action committees.
Kentucky Council of Churches Prayer in Action Day: Environment/Energy
KCC is hosting Prayer in Action days at the State Capitol each Tuesday during the 2017 General Assembly to pray for government officials and act on behalf of Kentucky’s most vulnerable citizens. Each week will focus on a particular justice issue.
Fracking & Pipeline Strategy Meeting
WHERE: Lexington Public Library Central Branch, Conference Room A
WHY: To develop a coordinated & strategic approach for our communities to address fracking & pipeline issues throughout Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Lobby Training
Join KFTC and others as we prep members for meeting with elected officials and other decision makers by learning more about the legislative process, good guidelines to go by, practice mock lobbying moments, and more.
Water Safety Activism in Rural Red States Impedes Fossil Energy Development
Efforts in Kentucky to stop a hazardous liquids pipeline proposal reflect a movement across the country — encompassing tens of thousands of residents and many elected local and state officials who supported a pro-pipeline president-elect. In many cases the protests are assisted by state, regional, and national environmental advocacy organizations.
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