“Not by truck, not by rail, not by pipeline”

Rising Tide North America issued this alert:

In July 2015, five brave folks with TWAC (Trans and/or Women's Action Camp)* were arrested during a spirited blockade and lockdown to a NG Advantage truck carrying fracked gas in Addison County, VT. They were able to disrupt the transport for nearly two hours, and they dropped a banner reading “Not by truck, rail, or pipeline!”  Please consider donating to their legal support!

The transportation of fracked gas and other fossil fuels is dangerous - it's volatile in all its forms whether by truck, rail or pipeline - and endangers the health and safety of countless communities and ecosystems. And the continued and reckless extraction of the planet’s remaining fossil fuels threatens global climate catastrophe.

TWAC engaged in this courageous act of nonviolent resistance in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of gas extraction and the climate crisis. Their hope is that we can all recognize the need to end extreme energy extraction in all of its forms.

As a result of this action, the five people that were arrested are facing ongoing & tiresome court proceedings, hefty court fines & legal fees, and travel expenses. They need our help! Please consider donating any amount that you can afford, and please share this fundraiser widely!

*TWAC is an action camp for folks who identify as female, transgender, transsexual, gender queer and gender variant. This is an intentional space to share campaign information and direct action skills in a conscientious, supportive, empowering and encouraging environment for voices often marginalized."

In solidarity,

Rising Tide North America