Huge amounts of Bakken crude oil are transported by rail along Lake Champlain and the Hudson River to the Port of Albany. The railroad cars used are not designed for hazardous materials. Towns, fragile environmental areas, water supplies and people all along the route are vulnerable. The oil is explosive at low temperatures and almost impossible to clean up when spilled. The number of derailments and explosions is increasing, including the cataclysmic destruction of the village of Lac Megantic, Quebec, a few years ago. Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/5JbvvE3x6hY

On May 13-14 there will be mass action to stop the bomb trains. On Wednesday and Thursday, there are training sessions for activists. On Friday, May 13, there will be a boat flotilla on the Hudson and training for activists. On Saturday, there will be a march and civil disobedience. For information and registration, see www.albany2016.org and 350vermont.org.

The Colchester Energy Task Force is a volunteer citizen group formed to help the people and businesses of Colchester save energy, build resilience and economic opportunity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CETF does not necessarily represent the views of Colchester Town government.

Feb 16, 2025, 5:30 to 6:45 PM

Feb 19, 2025, 6:30 to 10 PM

Feb 20, 2025, 6 to 8 PM