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‘We will not allow this environmental genocide’: Chester residents unite against Philly LNG task force – WHYY (8/22/23)

Read full article: https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-lng-task-force-chester-delaware-county The Philadelphia Liquefied Natural Gas Export Task Force met a wall of unified resistance in Chester for its plans to build an LNG terminal along the Delaware River. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth […]

DeSmog Article: “As EU Weans Itself From Russian Energy, U.S. Shale Gas Industry Pushes New LNG Export Plant in PennsylvaniaDeSmog Article: “

“When Zulene Mayfield testifies next week against plans to build a $6.8 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in her Pennsylvania hometown, she will be facing off against some of the most powerful fossil fuel interests in the United States. As co-founder of the community group Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living, Mayfield has spent years fighting to protect her […]

Chester Justice Celebration Celebrates Health, Justice and the City’s Green Future

On Saturday July 28, Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL) hosted a Justice Celebration at ACCESS Community Center in Chester that had more than 120 participants from Chester and around the county.  The event was a collaborative effort by CRCQL, Swarthmore College, C-4 (Campus Coalition Concerning Chester), ACCESS Center and others. Community partners came together to provide a fun space […]

ENERGY COMPANY PLOTTED GAS PLANT IN SMALL PENNSYLVANIA TOWN — BUT NO ONE TOLD RESIDENTS – The Intercept, July 2023

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://theintercept.com/2023/07/17/chester-pennsylvania-liquefied-natural-gas/ “WHEN ZULENE MAYFIELD received a call from a reporter last summer, she was surprised. A journalist working at Philadelphia’s public radio station had contacted her for a story about a plan to develop a liquefied natural gas facility in her hometown of Chester, Pennsylvania, a city that sits along the Delaware River just southwest of the […]

Grid Article: “A global climate debate heats up as a liquefied natural gas terminal looks for a home in Chester”

Read this Grid article on the potential LNG terminal in Chester featuring an interview with CRCQL Chairperson Zulene Mayfield. ” If LNG is so great, why weren’t the Haverfords and Ardmores of the world lining up for a piece of the action? [State Rep. Carol] Kazeem wondered.” Bagenstose, K. (2023) A global climate debate heats up as a liquefied natural gas terminal […]

DEP Virtual Community Meeting

6/28 Virtual Community Session When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Where: Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Time: 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM Link for meeting below: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html… *Paragraph below was taken directly from the flyer provided to us by the Office of Environmental Justice. The Office of Environmental Justice is hosting a virtual conversation for residents and community groups to discuss environmental […]

Greening for Clean Air

CRCQL is proud to present Greening for Clean Air! CHOICES, the youth wing of CRCQL, formulated this yard beautification project, and with the generous support of Tent of Life’s Tyrone Ricks and CRCQL’s summer interns, senior citizen’s of Chester have received a free landscaping and yard beautification service. Residents have been thrilled with the project thus far, and are happy […]

Never Vanguard at Covanta Incinerator

This past Saturday, June 10th, a rally was held outside the Covanta incinerator’ employee entrance to protest and inform people about Vanguard’s investment in Covanta and other polluting, destructive industry. Organized by Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT), supported by CRCQL, this demonstration was part of EQAT’s Never Vanguard campaign – Vanguard being one of Covanta’s principle financiers. The demonstration began […]

Code RED Unhealthy Air Alert Declared in Philadelphia

Due to the continued downward spread of air from the Canadian forest fires, the air in Delco County is at unhealthy levels. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities, close windows, and use air purifiers if possible. If you must go outside, please wear a mask–N95s are preferred. Those with lung or respiratory conditions such as asthma are greatly encouraged […]

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