More bad news for the environment today. NPR reports the court battle to stop DAPL has been lost. … [Read more...]
Climate Change in Simple Language
With worries about the possible dismantling of the EPA and rollbacks on regulations protecting clean water, eco-warriors may find themselves explaining the urgency of climate change even more frequently. This straightforward article from New York Times will help. … [Read more...]
Standing Rock Everywhere
by Brittany App, Photographer & Filmmaker WhereThereOnceWasWater.com Being present in California while my heart is on the ground in North Dakota has been a challenge. On December 4th, the same day that over 4,000 Veterans arrived at Standing Rock to “act as a human shield” between North Dakota law enforcement and the Water Protectors, President Obama & The Army … [Read more...]
Wes Clark Jr.: Veterans at Standing Rock
He's a climate activist, a writer, a guest host for a progressive radio show, a veteran of the United States Army and the son of a famous general, but most people have never heard of Wes Clark Jr, at least not until now. His call to brother and sister veterans to join and protect the Water Protectors at Standing rock and his humble but sincere efforts to help heal old wounds … [Read more...]
Army will not grant easement for Dakota Access Pipeline crossing
By U.S. Army December 4, 2016 The Department of the Army will not approve an easement that would allow the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe in North Dakota, the Army's Assistant Secretary for Civil Works announced today. Jo-Ellen Darcy said she based her decision on a need to explore alternate routes for the Dakota Access Pipeline … [Read more...]
Oil Companies and Sacred Native Lands
Is the news getting you down? It's hard not to focus on the bad when there's so much of it around. But the world is full of beauty and wonderful people and good news too. Here's a story to lift your spirits from the Good News Network. … [Read more...]
Tribe calls on President Obama again to deny easement and honor treaty
Cannon Ball, N.D. — The following statement from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Chairman, Dave Archambault II, can be quoted in part or in full. “Today we were notified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that on Dec. 5th, they will close all lands north of the Cannonball River, which is where Oceti Sakowin camp is located. The letter states that the lands will be closed to … [Read more...]
