When 100 scientists issue a consensus statement on an issue, it should get our attention. Today, that is exactly what happened and the consensus is leave tarsands in the ground. A call for a tarsands moratorium has never been done in the scientific community—this is a perfect time as the road to Paris on a global […]

A seed of corn means many things–food, bio-fuel, coating for medicine, bio-plastic, feed for cattle.  A seed of corn has also become a cherished symbol of our collective resistance to tarsands and the irresponsible oil production that is risking our land, property rights, climate and water. Last weekend, members of the Camp family from the Ponca Nation […]

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 […]

*UPDATE: We need folks for a couple more days of Crop Art: Tuesday, May 12: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13: 9:00 a.m. – 5r:00 p.m.  We decided to send a little “bat signal” from the land in honor of the President and to bring his spirit to the Tanderup farm, which is located on […]

Wednesday, June 3 is a National Day of Action on Fast-Track and the TPP.  Call Rep. Brad Ashford: VOTE NO on Fast-Track & TPPP CALL NOW: 1-202-225-4155 -or- 402-916-5678 Let us know how your call went in the comments! Lately on radio talk shows and MSNBC you will hear segments about the “TPP” or “Fast-Track.” […]

(Cross-posted from the “The Ed Schultz Show” blog) Jane Kleeb: The Real Deal on Keystone XL is to Look Us in the Eye “We get deals. We understand bargaining. When Nebraska rancher Randy Thompson goes to the sale barn to auction off cattle, he knows the asking price might be higher or lower than his […]

I met Patrick when I spoke at Boys State here in Nebraska. He is now studying at George Washington University while keeping strong tabs on what happens back home. Patrick’s letter to Gov. Ricketts mirrors what I have heard for months from folks all across our state. It is long past due for love to […]

The State Department set a clear timeline for all Federal Agencies to submit comments on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Feb. 2, 2015. This is a big development in the fight against the Keystone XL pipeline. As we told Lincoln Journal Star, our intention with supporting the new landowner lawsuits is not about pausing […]

Dear Senator McConnell, We live on the proposed route of Keystone XL pipeline. Our farms and ranches are directly at risk of a tarsands and benzene spill. While we understand the need for the federal government to discuss jobs, we also believe our property rights should not be traded away for an export pipeline that […]

As we head into 2015, this is the year–we the people–will see the risky Keystone XL rejected once and for all. There is a flurry of activity happening on the pipeline, so we wanted to give you a snapshot and some of our thoughts on the national and local landscape. Actions: Constant actions are what […]