Month: April 2015

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Invokes “Bad Man” Treaty Clause Against TransCanada to Block Keystone XL

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe announced on April 29, 2015 that it has formally invoked the “Bad Man” clause of its 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty with the U.S. government, and is calling for the immediate removal of TransCanada from the aboriginal and territorial boundaries of The Great Sioux Nation — which encompasses roughly 40% of […]
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May 15: “Politics and Pints” at Omaha’s Farnam House Brewing

RSVP below to join us in Omaha on May 15 at Farnam House Brewing Company (3558 Farnam Street) for “Politics & Pints,” a meetup where locals who care about their community can sample local beers, local food, and meet like-minded folks taking action on issues that impact our community and our planet. While you’re enjoying your first […]
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Fracking Poll: Nebraskans Do Not Want the Toxic Waste

Jane Kleeb
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Today the Nebraska Sierra Club and Bold Nebraska released a poll that shows wide opposition to fracking waste–77% of Nebraskans are opposed to fracking waste and 88% believe we should have the proper laws in place. The Oil and Gas Commission–a body that is not elected and is appointed by Gov. Ricketts–has a mission to […]
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S. Dakota Public Utilities Commission Grants Motion to Delay Keystone XL Hearing

Mark Hefflinger
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The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) said on Monday, April 27 that it has granted intervenors’ motion for a continuance, which will effectively delay the scheduled May 4-8 Keystone XL permit application evidentiary hearing and public comment session. Bold Nebraska and a number of Nebraska landowners who live on the proposed pipeline route are among […]
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Despite Senators’ Call for Halt, Public Opposition, Oil Commission Plans Fracking Well Vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Contact: Jane Kleeb, 402-705-3622, jane@boldnebraska.org Ken Winston, 402-212-3737, kwinston@inebraska.com Oil Commission Plans Fracking Wastewater Well Vote, Despite Call for Delay From Coalition of Senators, Lincoln Journal Star NOGCC again violates state meeting laws with April 22 “special meeting” Lincoln, NE — Bold Nebraska and Nebraska Sierra Club today […]
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New Energy Roundup: April 2015

Energy Barn Update In March 2015, the Build Our Energy Barn built in the path of the Keystone Export pipeline generated 340 kilowatt-hours of electricity back onto Nebraska’s public power grid, which has the same carbon offset as planting 6 trees.  To date, the Energy Barn has produced 4.84 megawatt-hours of clean energy for Nebraska, […]
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Bold Nebraska, NE Sierra Club React to NPPD Coal-to-Hydrogen Conversion at Sheldon Station

Mark Hefflinger
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 17, 2015 Contact: Jane Kleeb, 402-705-3622, jane@boldnebraska.org Ken Winston, 402-212-3737, kwinston@inebraska.com Bold Nebraska, Nebraska Sierra Club Statement on NPPD Action to Reduce State’s Coal Dependence Groups call for increased clean, renewable energy sources for Nebraska Lincoln, NE — Bold Nebraska and Nebraska Sierra Club — two groups that represent thousands of […]
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ACTION: Earth Day Rally Against TPP at Brad Ashford’s Office

Mark Hefflinger
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Saturday, April 18 is Earth Day, and before we head to the Earth Day Omaha celebration in Elmwood Park, we’ll be making a short detour to Rep. Brad Ashford’s office, to join a broad coalition calling on him to vote against TPP (the “Trans-Pacific Partnership”), a secret “trade” deal that would give corporations powers to […]
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