This is the first of what I hope to be a recurring column, published here at LL once or twice a month on Mondays. Fair blogees, if you are reading this: TAKE ACTION!

(pic courtesy of tarsandsaction on Flickr)

first - read two conflicting viewpoints on the issue

http://www.transcanada.com/keystone.html

http://www.foe.org/projects/climate-and-energy/tar-sands/keystone-xl-pipeline

second - make a decision



third - listen to me (or don’t, see if I care)

This is where I take a stand, so if you agree with me, here’s how to act or re-act:

KILL THE PIPELINE! go to that foe.org link above and sign their email OR bite mine below.

you can email the President here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/submit-questions-and-comments

Dear President Obama:



Please reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Even though it will provide new sources of energy that America needs, there are better ways to handle this problem. I urge you to do whatever is in your power to invest in cleaner sources of energy - such as wind, solar, and geothermal - in order to reduce our dependence on this filthy “natural” gas, along with our dependence on oil in general.

Many environmentalists voted for you and deserve sweeping positive action on climate change. This is your chance to make a major contribution. Please don’t leave us hanging.

Much Respect,

Sy Lion



note: you may also like to use the hashtag #NoKXL in your tweeting or what have you.

godspeed, and environmentalists unite!

Love, Sy