Houston RAN and Southern Energy Network Stage Die-In at Dynegy AGM
Environmental activists from six states -Michigan, Nevada, Georgia, Texas, Iowa, and Illinois - converged today to urge the Houston-based Dynegy corporation to halt construction on its six proposed coal plants.
Outside the meeting 100 activists rallied to speak truth to Dynegy’s power.
40 activists from Georgia, Texas and Alabama staged a “die-in” inside the Westin where the meeting was being held. They held space until police and security got them out of the building.
From their press release:
“Coal is a ticking time bomb for investors and the climate. From the destruction of Appalachian mountaintops to the millions of tons of carbon dioxide, mercury and other toxic pollutants emitted from power plants, coal plants are the country’s top source of global warming and mercury pollution. Yet Houston-based Dynegy plans to build six new coal-fired plants—more than any other company in the country.”
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May 16th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
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May 28th, 2008 at 8:05 am
This action was a blast! Proud to be a part of this and happy to hear we are making a differance. Proud member of Houston RAN. Fight corporate power. NO NEW COAL!!!!