Uncategorized
Watch this discussion of PSR’s new report: Fracking with “Forever Chemicals” in Pennsylvania. The report details the dangers of PFAS (“Forever Chemicals”) pollution in Oil & Gas production in Pennsylvania. During the event, Dusty Horwitt, the report’s author, shared his findings about the use of PFAS in oil & gas operations and discussed the impacts…
Read More
We are thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship! 🥁 Drum roll please… Through dedicated organizing, legal advocacy, storytelling, and more, each of these activists has given voice to the cause of environmental justice. We celebrate the outstanding impact they have had on our communities through their grassroots…
Read More
It’s here! The 2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship are happening on November 9th, at 7:00pm ET, hosted by FracTracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network. We invite you to attend this year’s awards live in Pittsburgh (RSVP now) or online via Halt the Harm Network. 👉 RSVP Here (In Person, Pittsburgh, PA) 👉…
Read More
Sandy Field, Save Our Susquehanna, outlines the threat posed by the Encina “Advanced Recycling” Plant to the community and watershed around the Susquehanna River in Point township, Northumberland County, PA. The proposed plant would process 450,000 tons of plastic waste every year. Community members are concerned about the potential release of toxic air and water…
Read More
In this clip, Veena Singla, Senior Scientist at NRDC, unveils the truth behind so-called “chemical recycling” and its impacts on health and the environment. Veena is the author of the report “Recycling Lies: ‘Chemical Recycling’ of Plastic is Just Greenwashing Incineration.” This clip is from the Halt the Harm webinar, “Chemical Recycling Myths Debunked” ✨…
Read More
Check out the latest network updates, events, acknowledgements, and a new lineup of leader café interviews! Did you attend our Summer Networking Session? The panel discussion and breakout room mixers connected people from all corners of the U.S. who are working to build a stronger movement to fight oil & gas. Visit the network for…
Read More
It’s here! Network updates, events, acknowledgements, and a new lineup of leader café interviews (the next event is tomorrow). Our Network Cafes are spaces to learn about other leaders, introduce yourself, and get to know the people in the network. Did you catch our private screening Fracking the System: Colorado’s Oil & Gas Wars? (See…
Read More
Hello Friends, Big news from Halt the Harm Network! We’re starting a new Welcome Committee Fellowship this summer. This paid fellowship is for leaders who want to build strong ties within our network to protect communities from oil & gas harms. As a fellow, you will receive $1,000 in compensation for a series of activities…
Read More
This week marked Juneteenth, a holiday that reminds us that big structural changes are possible through organizing and action. Understanding our history can prepare us to navigate today and the future we’re creating. Here’s to moving forward in solidarity toward a safer and equitable future. 🚨 Network & Partner Alerts The following alerts are posted…
Read More
Welcome to the May 2023 edition of the Halt the Harm Newsletter! This month, we have a lot of exciting updates to share with you, including partner alerts, upcoming events, network highlights, new media, resources, and more. As always, this newsletter is a collaborative effort by members of the network who are passionate about sharing…
Read More