Protect the Delaware River Watershed from Dangerous Oil Trains
- by: PennFuture
Oil trains are dangerous. In Pennsylvania, there is poor oversight of railroad bridges, a lack of transparency and minimal access to rail maintenance records, and insufficient penalties for regulatory violations.
As the number of derailments increase, so do the chances of a catastrophic accident in Pennsylvania on a scale many times larger than the tragic events of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec in 2013, which killed 47 people and destroyed almost half the town's center. In the Delaware River basin, a watershed that provides drinking water to over 15 million people, the consequences of such an accident could be enormous.
Let's be clear - in the face of climate disruption, investing in new carbon infrastructure in Pennsylvania is wrong-headed. We should be advancing policies that increase clean energy, like wind and solar, not promoting policies that further increase carbon emissions.
But we also need to prevent disaster with existing infrastructure. With effective and transparent government oversight of rail lines and bridges as well as a ban on the use of outdated tanker cars for crude-by-rail, we can prevent the loss of life and the destruction of our environment.
Tell your legislator to support a ban on dangerous and outdated oil tanker cars!
As the number of derailments increase, so do the chances of a catastrophic accident in Pennsylvania on a scale many times larger than the tragic events of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec in 2013, which killed 47 people and destroyed almost half the town's center. In the Delaware River basin, a watershed that provides drinking water to over 15 million people, the consequences of such an accident could be enormous.
Let's be clear - in the face of climate disruption, investing in new carbon infrastructure in Pennsylvania is wrong-headed. We should be advancing policies that increase clean energy, like wind and solar, not promoting policies that further increase carbon emissions.
But we also need to prevent disaster with existing infrastructure. With effective and transparent government oversight of rail lines and bridges as well as a ban on the use of outdated tanker cars for crude-by-rail, we can prevent the loss of life and the destruction of our environment.
Tell your legislator to support a ban on dangerous and outdated oil tanker cars!
Dear Legislator,
We can't wait for a domestic Lac-Mégantic to prompt action on crude-by-rail safety. One of the most significant barriers toward establishing safeguards is the oil industry's huge investment in rail and the rail industry's dependence on DOT-111 tanker cars, which creates a system of financial dependence on an inherently unsafe mode of transit to recoup their investments, at least in the short-term.
As your constituent, I urge you to support a ban on dangerous and outmoded DOT-111 tanker cars. The challenges are compounded by sophisticated oil and rail industry lobbying efforts, targeting legislators and regulators, to push back against stricter laws and costly regulations.
In the face of climate disruption, investing in new carbon infrastructure in Pennsylvania is wrong-headed. We should be advancing policies that increase clean energy, like wind and solar, not promoting policies that further increase carbon emissions and that pose a real risk to portions of the Delaware River Watershed, which includes expansive forests, a rich variety of fish and wildlife species, and hundreds of unique outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition to its significant historical and economic value, more than 15 million people depend on it for clean drinking water.
Thank you.
[Your Name]
Sign PetitionSign PetitionWe can't wait for a domestic Lac-Mégantic to prompt action on crude-by-rail safety. One of the most significant barriers toward establishing safeguards is the oil industry's huge investment in rail and the rail industry's dependence on DOT-111 tanker cars, which creates a system of financial dependence on an inherently unsafe mode of transit to recoup their investments, at least in the short-term.
As your constituent, I urge you to support a ban on dangerous and outmoded DOT-111 tanker cars. The challenges are compounded by sophisticated oil and rail industry lobbying efforts, targeting legislators and regulators, to push back against stricter laws and costly regulations.
In the face of climate disruption, investing in new carbon infrastructure in Pennsylvania is wrong-headed. We should be advancing policies that increase clean energy, like wind and solar, not promoting policies that further increase carbon emissions and that pose a real risk to portions of the Delaware River Watershed, which includes expansive forests, a rich variety of fish and wildlife species, and hundreds of unique outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition to its significant historical and economic value, more than 15 million people depend on it for clean drinking water.
Thank you.
[Your Name]
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