Chester Leaders & Health Experts testify at PA House Environmental Committee Hearing On Tuesday, March 4 at 10am the Pennsylvanian House Environmental Resource Committee hosted a hearing at Widener University in Chester to hear from community leaders and health experts about environmental injustice and the proposed permitting reform and legislation with HB 109. Over 150 residents, community groups, and members of […]
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Court Strikes Down Federal Rule that Would Have Allowed U.S. “Bomb Trains” (Jan. 17, 2025)
PRESS RELEASE from EARTHJUSTICE: https://earthjustice.org/press/2025/court-strikes-down-proposed-rule-that-would-have-allowed-u-s-bomb-trains Washington, D.C. — A federal court today struck down a 2020 rule that would have allowed trains to travel the country filled with an unprecedented amount of explosive liquefied natural gas (LNG). The liquefied natural gas from just one rail tank car — without even considering a whole train — could be enough to destroy a city. “We’re pleased that […]
Delaware Riverkeepers and CRCQL firmly opposed to the threat Hydrogen Hubs
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network held a protest against the threat of incoming hydrogen hubs at a Hydrogen Conference recently held by some of the corporations and businesses involved in the proposal. They also sought to educate the public and correct misinformation and greenwashing about hydrogen hubs. The event was covered by Inside Climate News and you can find the full article here. […]
CRCQL + C-4 join protest at “Green Hydrogen” Summit – November 19, 2024
Protesters from various groups outside the “Green Hydrogen” Summit speak to the pollution, environmental degradation, community impacts, public health and safety dangers posed by the proposed MACH2 hydrogen hub which is presented as a green alternative to fossil fuel. Members from CRCQL and C-4 joined in support. The conference excludes participants from impacted communities by charging $1,899 for the two […]
Germany Representative Lisa Badum writes against LNG
German Parliament Member and Chair of the Subcommittee on International Climate and Energy Policy Lisa Badum recently published a critique of LNG in the Beaumont Enterprise. Rep. Badum has been a supporter of CRCQL and advocate against LNG, which she has fought internationally, calling for the U.S. government to secure the current LNG-permit pause as a permanent policy. In her […]
Chester finances and the receiver’s new plan — continue to fight back!
Another Daily Times article this week covered criticism of Chester Receiver Michael Doweary’s new plan to “[monetize the city’s] water, sewer, and stormwater assets” by dissolving the existing authorities and selling them, which would increase the cost of bills to residents. The article includes comments from CRCQL Chairperson Zulene Mayfield about how the burden of this and many other issues […]
Chester Receiver’s new plan would increase bills for residents. Help us fight back!
Read the full Daily Times article here The Chester Receiver has released a new plan of adjustment that would “put the operation of the systems out for bid,” leading to backlash from Stormwater Authority of Chester and Chester Water Authority, two of the three entities that would be dissolved if the plan goes into action (the third is DELCORA). From […]
Communities oppose H2 Hubs due to health concerns and lack of info from officials
Spotlight PA covered community responses to the proposed Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) in May, which were largely fearful due to lack of clarity and transparency from officials. Read the full article here. “Mayfield feels the proposal offers little benefit to the predominantly Black Delaware County city, in which a third of people live under the poverty line. ‘It’s certainly […]
