Update 7/5, 5:30pm: Folks on the ground have been in the ER to be treated for hydrocarbon exposure.  The oil spill in Montana should make Rep. Terry, who sponsored a bill to rush the decision on the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline, pull his bill now.  Otherwise, it is clear that Rep. Terry is fine with […]

You are a pipeline activist.  Because your friends will probably ask you questions about the pipeline at the July 4 BBQs, we thought we should give you an update on where things stand with TransCanada’s risky pipeline and how you can help continue to take action. Here are 10 updates that will make excellent “beer […]

Below is an article and Q & A originally posted at macleans.ca. The reporter sat down with Daniel Thune, the official at the State Dept. who is in charge of reviewing TransCanda’s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline, to talk about the review process. It’s an enlightening read. What’s Blocking Up the Keystone XL […]

Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) wants to rush the TransCanada pipeline.  Rather than base the decision on science, he rushed a bill (HR 1938) through the House Energy and Commerce Committee that says Sec. Clinton must make a decision by Nov. 1st, even if the studies have not been finalized. We wrote about Terry and his […]

It was supposed to be a love story meant for the political ages: Mitt Romney (aka Mittens) and Dave Heineman.  One was a presidential hopeful, eager to scrub his moderate record for a more Tea Party-esque persona.  The other, a Midwest governor with his eyes on the Vice Presidency. The two went public with their […]

Lee Terry, I have decided you must not really exist.  Now I know I supposedly saw you at the AFP “Running on Empty” (a title that writes it’s own jokes) stop, but as far as I know that could have just been somebody claiming to be you.  And I know that at Wednesday’s hearing you […]

Calling all poets, farmers, artists, ranchers, musicians, designers, hair salons, bands, restaurants… Aug. 5-7, across our state, Nebraskans are planning events to bring awareness to the TransCanada pipeline issue.  Events will focus on protecting the Sandhills, the Ogallala Aquifer and our way of life. Do you want to plan an event? Fill out this form, […]

Six months ago, Gov. Dave Heineman showed his disrespect for the people of this state and a lack of leadership regarding the Keystone XL pipeline when he accused concerned citizens of “mouthing off” and encouraged them to “talk to [their] president,” about the pipeline. Since then, a Congressional Research Service (CRS) memo requested by Nebraska […]

On behalf of 3,431 Nebraskans, we sent the following letter to Sec. Clinton as part of the comment period on the Supplemental Enviornmental Impact Statement (SEIS). The comment period is part of the process that Sec. Clinton and her staff undertake to determine if the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline is in our nation’s interest. […]

State Senator Jim Smith, representing district 14 (Papillion/Sarpy County), just loves TransCanada. Smith stands with TransCanada not with Nebraskans who have valid safety concerns.   It is time for Smith to join his fellow bi-partisan state senators and ask Sec. Clinton for more time before deciding to grant or deny a permit to TransCanada.  It is […]