When considering decisions related to oil and gas extraction, transport, and refinement into fuels, we have much to think about. Oil trains, oil terminals, methanol refineries, pipe lines, and fracking are on the agendas of communities across this nation.
Fracking is not a consideration in Washington because there are no economically feasible resources to be fracked. But we do face the prospect of the Vancouver oil terminal, the Kalama methanol refinery, Grays Harbor oil terminal, and similar projects.
To have any chance of halting global warming, we must transition away from using fossil fuels for transportation and power. Sadly, these projects require public and private money to develop infrastructures that should be obsolete in less than 20 years.
Proponents of these projects speak about job creation, but what better way to create jobs than an investment in renewable, clean energy technology and infrastructure? Please say “no” to the oil terminals, oil trains, and the construction of infrastructure designed to further fossil fuel dependence. Instead, say “yes” to wind, solar, geothermal, and water energy industries that create jobs and protect our environment.
