Tar Sands

The public commentary period for the Keystone XL Pipeline closes on April 22. Supporters cite job creation and cheap energy as a primary rationale for the pipeline. Detractors - such as myself - cite mounting concerns about climate change and additional oil spills (such as the Mayflower oil spill on Good Friday) as not worth the short term economic benefit. You can comment against the pipeline at 350.org.

"At a time when religions seem bent on destroying not only each other but the planet, we are proclaiming a prophetic vision of respectful peace.At a time when the center of society is unraveling we work from the margin offering an alternative path, weaving an alternate vision, strengthening the ties of human relationship and dignity."

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Video: Sierra Club, June 2012
Text: Reverend George Anastos, April 2013