Read full article CHESTER, Pa.—The City of Chester, situated near Philadelphia, has a troubling history of environmental injustices inflicted upon its residents. Now, the predominately Black community faces yet another threat: a proposed gas-to-liquid processing plant by Penn American LNG. This potentially hazardous facility poses risks to the environment and jeopardizes the health and safety of Chester’s residents. Nonetheless, the […]
At LNG task force hearing, Chester leaders say no to city terminal – DELCO TIMES (8/22/23)
Blanket no: No liquified natural gas facility: no way, shape or form Read the full Delco Times article: https://www.delcotimes.com/2023/08/22/at-lng-task-force-hearing-chester-leaders-say-no-to-city-terminal/ Photo Credit: Kathleen E. Carey – Daily Times Opponents of a proposed liquified natural gas facility in Chester aren’t shy about expressing their feelings Tuesday at a state task force hearing at Widener University. (KATHLEEN E. CAREY – DAILY TIMES) Excerpt […]
‘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 […]
Hundreds gather for 3rd Annual Environmental Justice March in Chester, PA
April 22, 2023 – Chester, PA. – Over 200 people marched and caravanned from Chester City Hall to the front of Covanta’s trash incinerator, calling for an end to acts of environmental racism. Hosted by Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL, pronounced “circle”), the march demonstrated the need for clean air and justice for Chester City residents. Unfortunately, the […]
