Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Bernie Sanders
Related: About this forumPress Release Sanders Calls for Nationwide Ban on Fracking, New TV Ad Spotlights Dangers
https://berniesanders.com/press-release/sanders-calls-nationwide-ban-fracking-new-tv-ad-spotlights-dangers/Sanders Calls for Nationwide Ban on Fracking, New TV Ad Spotlights Dangers
April 11, 2016
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday contrasted his call for a nationwide ban on fracking to Hillary Clintons shifting stand on the extreme and risky method of drilling for oil and gas.
Sanders also began airing a new television ad on fracking calling him the only candidate for president who would ban fracking everywhere.
The growing body of evidence tells us that fracking is a danger to our water supply, our most precious resource. It is a danger to the air we breathe. It has resulted in more earthquakes. It is highly explosive. And it is contributing to climate change, Sanders told 5,000 supporters inside Veterans Memorial Arena here in the Southern Tier region of New York known as the fracking belt.
New York and Sanders home state of Vermont have banned fracking. Theres a moratorium on the drilling technique in Maryland. I want to applaud you for standing up to Gov. Cuomo and demanding that New York state ban fracking, Sanders told the audience. But he added: If we are serious, we need to put an end to fracking not only in New York and Vermont but all over this country.
The toxic chemicals used in fracking are known to cause cancer and birth defects, he said. We cannot, we must not allow our children to be poisoned by toxic drinking water just so a handful of fossil fuel companies can make even more profits, Sanders added.
Sanders also noted that Clinton promoted fracking overseas when she was secretary of state. He called their records on fracking and other environmental issues one of the very important differences between the candidates for the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
He also noted other differences with Clinton on climate change and the environment. Sanders led the fight to stop the Keystone XL pipeline to transport some of the dirtiest fuel on the planet from Canadas tar sands region to Gulf Coast refineries. She was a latecomer to opposing the controversial pipelines construction. He has introduced legislation calling for a carbon tax to discourage use of greenhouse-gas emitting fossil fuels that cause climate change. She doesnt support a carbon tax. He consistently opposed offshore drilling. Clinton has not. He would end leases for the extraction of fossil fuel on public lands. Clinton would not.
If we are going to leave this planet in a way that is healthy and habitable for future generations we need bold action now, Sanders said.
Meanwhile, the new TV ad released Monday was called No Fracking Anywhere.
Do Washington politicians side with polluters over families? asks Susan Sarandon in the 30-second spot. They sure do, because Big Oil pumps millions into their campaigns. Bernie Sanders is the only candidate for president who opposes fracking everywhere.
According to public records and disclosures, $1 of every $15 contributed to the pro-Clinton super PAC Priorities USA Action came from fossil fuel interests. Lobbyists with deep ties to Exxon, BP and TransCanada have also bundled thousands of dollars for Clintons campaign directly.
Bernie, the ad concludes. He cant be bought by them, because hes funded by you.
Peace.
LT
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
2 replies, 518 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (27)
ReplyReply to this post
2 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Press Release Sanders Calls for Nationwide Ban on Fracking, New TV Ad Spotlights Dangers (Original Post)
lasttrip
Apr 2016
OP
dragonfly301
(399 posts)1. Wonder what she told the Colorado fundraisers about fracking
when the white noise machine was on?
draa
(975 posts)2. "Don't drink the water" would be my guess.