Last Friday, the NY state regulators approved permits for an expansion of the Iroquois Natural Gas Pipeline involving two new compressor stations in Dover Plains and Athens, NY. Hochul could have stopped this.
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Compressors are the dirty, explosive engines that compress gas to force it along the pipeline route.
This short-sighted decision will lead to the release of dangerous pollutants like benzene, NOx, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds from the compressor stations.
Compressors regularly release this toxic gas straight into the air to regulate pipeline pressure.
These hazardous and localized chemicals exemplify the intersection between the fossil fuel industry and health impacts like cancer and neurological and respiratory disease.
Allowing new fossil fuel infrastructure to be built while we are in a CLIMATE EMERGENCY underscores Gov. Hochul’s record of ignorance and contempt when it comes to decarbonization efforts.
We cannot address the climate crisis if we don't turn off the tap on fossil fuels.
Expanding the Iroquois Pipeline is an environmental injustice.
We must continue our fight against fossil fuel infrastructure, especially in blue states, which CAN and SHOULD expand climate initiatives during a Trump presidency.
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This short-sighted decision will lead to the release of dangerous pollutants like benzene, NOx, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds from the compressor stations.
These hazardous and localized chemicals exemplify the intersection between the fossil fuel industry and health impacts like cancer and neurological and respiratory disease.
We cannot address the climate crisis if we don't turn off the tap on fossil fuels.
We must continue our fight against fossil fuel infrastructure, especially in blue states, which CAN and SHOULD expand climate initiatives during a Trump presidency.