Join the Coal Is Dirty Business Day of Action September 29th!Look below for events going on in your area that you can attend. Most of the actions will take place September 29th, with a few actions taking place in the days that follow.
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Coal is Dirty Business Events
AlaskaWhat: Alaska Day of Action. Come to our community event with a panel featuring Sierra Club Beyond Coal Director Bruce Nilles.
Where: Anchorage Museum
When: Wednesday, September 30th
Contact: Emily Fehrenbacher, (907) 276-4060, emily.fehrenbacher@sierraclub.org
GeorgiaWhat: A celebration of EPA's recent decision on 79 MTR permits, and opportunity to ask that EPA retain its power to protect the people and resources of this country. Loud, clear message of NO MTR COAL IN GA. Mention of the recent and local, state-level EPD decision to permit a new coal plant for Washington County, and collection of public comments for said coal plant comment hearing.
Where: Downtown Atlanta, at EPA Region 4 HQ
When: Tuesday, September 29th, time tbd
Partners: Mountain Justice Georgia, Georgia Sierra Club
Contact: MtnJusticeGA@googlegroups.com or (770) 598-6814
IllinoisWhat: Join forces with Chicago-area groups to hold an "energy election" event on Depaul University campus and choose between dirty coal and clean energy.
Where: DePaul University Quad - Fullerton Ave and Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 5pm
Partners: Sierra Club, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Rainforest Action Network, Topless America
Contact: Becki Clayborn, 312-251-1680 x9, becki.clayborn@sierraclub.org
What: Brown bag lunch forum on old coal and the State Capitol coal plant.
Where: Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, St John's Hospital - 619 E. Mason Street, Springfield, IL 62769
When: Tuesday, September 29th, Noon-1:00pm,
Contact: Will Reynolds, will@willreynolds.us
IndianaWhat: Photo Petitions Drive asking IU administration to move beyond coal to 100% clean, renewable energy.
Where: Bloomington, IN, Indiana University in front of Ballantine Hall, Wells Library and Sample Gates.
When:
- Call out meeting: Monday, Sept 28 at 7pm in Ballantine Hall room 205
- Photo Petition Drive: 11am to 3pm on Tuesday, Sept 29
Contact: Monica Embrey, monica@greencorps.org, 773-419-0963
KansasWhat: Kansans for Clean Energy
Where: Riverfront Park in Lawrence. The press conference will be on the grassy area in front of the River.
Driving Directions: Take the main entrance at the junction of Highways 24, 40 and 59 (Intersection of N. 2nd Street and Highways 24 and 40). The park entrance is marked with a blue sign. Parking is available in the designated public parking area.
When: Tuesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m
Contact: For directions or information on an alternative location if unfavorable weather conditions should occur, please contact Stephanie Cole at 402.984.1122 or Stephanie.Cole@sierraclub.org
Kentucky What: "Don't Contaminate Our Ale 8" Beyond Coal Rally
Where: Cheapside Park in Downtown Lexington
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 6:30pm
Contact: Lauren McGrath, 859.309.0214, lauren.mcgrath@sierraclub.org
LouisianaWhat: Christmas in September Rally - Coal Delivery to Entergy CEO, Wayne Leonard. Entergy has been naughty, and as global warming rises, Christmas came early this year. Entergy needs to focus more on clean, renewable energy and stop investing money in dirty fossil fuels, such as their RS Nelson plant in Louisiana and White Bluff plant in Arkansas.
Where: Entergy Tower, 639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA
When: Tuesday, September 29th, Noon
Contact: Jordan Macha, 504-861-4837, jordan.macha@sierraclub.org
MichiganWhat: Coal is Dirty Business Rally. Join us as we call for strong regulations to clean up pollution from big coal. From soot pollution to coal ash to mining to carbon pollution, coal is dirty business and the DTE River Rouge Coal Plant is no exception. In 2006, the plant emitted:12,307 tons of sulfur dioxide, 3,967 tons of nitrogen oxide, over 3 million tons of carbon dioxide and over 100 lbs of mercury. Coal-fired power plants are one of the larges sources of air pollution in the US.
Where: Intersection of W. Jefferson Ave & Dearborn, Detroit - Near the DTE River Rouge Coal Plant (map)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 29th at 10:30AM
Contact: Tiffany Hartung, (248) 549-6213, tiffany.hartung@sierraclub.org
MinnesotaWhat: The Campuses Beyond Coal student group will be gaining photo petitions throughout the day, reaching a broad audience and showing the coal industry the faces of change.
Where: University of Minnesota, Coffman Student Union and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main St SE
When: Tuesday, 9/28/09 - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: Contact: Adam Macon, 828-713-0047, Adamm@greencorps.org
MississippiWhat: Event info TBD
Contact: Louie Miller, (601) 352-1026, louie.miller@sierraclub.org
MissouriWhat: University of Missouri National Day of Action. We will kick things off with a media event using the Mizzou coal plant in the background at 11am. Then, we will head a few blocks east to Lowry Mall and set up our table to take photo petitions from 11:30 until 4pm.
Where & When:
- Tuesday, September 29th, 11am: Mizzou coal plant, 417 South Fifth St., Columbia, MO 65201 (map)
- Tuesday, September 29th, 11:30am-4pm: Lowry Mall, Columbia, MO (map)
Contact: Ryan Doyle, (218) 390-9561, rdoyle@greencorps.org.
MontanaWhat: Keep Coal in the Ground! Rally to Stop the Otter Creek Coal Mine
Where: University of Montana Oval, Missoula, Montana
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 12-1pm
Partners: Sierra Club, Uiversity of Montana Climate Action Now
Contact: Brad Hash, 406-549-1142, brad.hash@sierraclub.org
New YorkWhat: We'll be doing photo petitioning, with clean energy signs, from 10-3. Then, we'll be sending the petitions to the VP of Administration's office as well as to national.
Where: Binghamton, NY - outside the New Union on campus at Binghamton University.
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 10-3
Contact: Lucy Midelfort, lucy@greencorps.org
North CarolinaWhat: Tabling
Where: UNC-Chapel Hill, Pit, in the middle of UNC's campus, we'll beon the back side of the campus bookstore, 207 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1530
When: Tuesday, September 29th
Contact: Laura Stevens, laura@greencorps.org
North DakotaWhat: Photo Petition Drive asking UND Administration to shut down campus coal-fired power plant.
WHERE: Grand Forks, University of North Dakota, Swanson Hall
WHEN:
- Kick-off Rally: Monday, September 28th at 7:00pm
- Main Event: Tuesday, September 29th at 9:00am
Contact: Wayde Schafer, 701-530-9288, wayde.schafer@sierraclub.org
OhioWhat: Coal free campus. Together we'll rally and call our senators. Please wear a black shirt for the photo-op.
Where: Athens, Ohio University, College Green at the Civil War monument
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 7pm
Contact: Nachy Kanfer, (614) 461-0734, nachy.kanfer@sierraclub.org
OregonWhat: Rally and public hearing for a Coal Free Northwest
Where: Eugene Public Library, 100 West 10th Ave Eugene, Oregon
When: Monday, September 28th
- 5pm Rally and briefing
- 6pm Northwest Power and Conservation Council hearing
Partners: Sierra Club, Save Our Wild Salmon, Northwest Energy Coalition
Contact: Cesia Kearns, 503-238-0442 ext. 303, cesia.kearns@sierraclub.org
PennsylvaniaWhat: The Dirty Coal Tour
Where: Pittsburgh, PA - contact Randy Francisco (randy.francisco@sierraclub.org) for details.
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Partners: Sierra Club, Center for Coalfield Justice, Environmental Integrity Project, PA Alliance for a Coal Free Generation
Contact: Randy Francisco, 412-802-6161, randy.francisco@sierraclub.org
What: Penn State Photo-Petition Drive
Where: Penn State, HUB-Robeson Center, Pollock Rd.
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 11am-4pm
Contact: Nathaniel Meyer, 207-576-8513, nathaniel@greencorps.org
South DakotaWhat: Press conference calling for withdrawal from Big Stone II
Where: Sioux Falls outside Missouri River Energy
When: Tuesday, September 29th
Contact: Peter Carrels, (605) 216-1233, peter.carrels@sierraclub.org
TexasWhat: Roll Beyond Coal Texas
Where: Bay City: Steps of the Court House (1700 7th Street)
When: Tuesday September 29th, 4pm
Partners: Sierra Club Public Citizen, Clean Economy Coalition, No Coal Coalition
Contact: Ron Hayden, rhayden7@comcast.net
What: Roll Beyond Coal Texas and Press Conference
Where: The proposed site for the Las Brisas Energy Center, 4820 E Navigation Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402-1916
Driving Directions: Driving directions from downtown Corpus Christi: Take the Harbor Bridge and take the first exit to Timon Blvd.Turn left at the first light, Burleson St. Follow Burleson until it dead ends into Navigation Blvd. and turn right. Drive 2.7 miles until you see the Port of CC Bulk Terminal on your left. Drive past the large piles of petroleum coke to the vacant lot immediately west of the bulk terminal.
When: Tuesday September 29th, 10am
Partners: Sierra Club Public Citizen, Clean Economy Coalition, No Coal Coalition
Contact: Amanda Torres, amanda.e.torres@gmail.com
VirginiaWhat: From the Mine to Mirant, Coal is Dirty Business News Conference.
Details: There will be photographic evidence of the destruction from mountaintop removal mining in Virginia, local activists holding signs stating that coal is dirty business and supporting clean energy, canvassing to engage the community, and a photo petition of Virginians against coal. Speakers will include JW Randolph, Legislative Associate with Appalachian Voices, Glen Besa, Sierra Club Virginia Chapter Director, and Kent Baake, Founder & CEO of Continuum Energy Solutions.
Where: Market Square, Old Town Alexandria, 301 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314, Just down the street from the Mirant Coal Plant.
When: Tuesday, September 29th, noon-1pm
Partners: Wise Energy Coalition: Sierra Club, Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards, Appalachian Voices, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light.
Contact: Kate Pollard, (703) 442-0435, kate.pollard@sierraclub.org
WashingtonWhat: Rally for a Coal-Free Northwest. Come speak out at the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's Seattle hearing about their 20-year energy plan for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
When: Wednesday, September 30th. 6pm.
Where: Best Western Executive Inn, 200 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Partners: Sierra Club, Northwest Energy Coalition, Washington Environmental Council, Save Our Salmon, Climate Solutions, Earth Ministries, Greenpeace
Contact: Sarah Rasmussen, sarah.rasmussen@sierraclub.org, 206-378-0114x316
West VirginiaWhat: Event at the WV Department of Environmental Protection
Where: Corner of McCorkle Avenue and 57th Street SE, Charleston, in front of the WV Department of Environmental Protection
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 5pm
Partners: Sierra Club, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, Coal River Mountain Watch
Contact: Bill Price, 304-389-8822, bill.price@sierraclub.org
WisconsinWhat: Pre-hearing Workshop and Pizza Party. Learn more about tomorrow's hearing and how we can move UW Eau Claire beyond coal.
Where: Sammy's Pizza Palace, 2812 London Rd, Eau Claire
When: Monday, September 28th, 6pm
Contact: Jennifer Feyerherm, 608.257.4994, jennifer.feyerherm@sierraclub.org
What: UW Eau Claire Air Permit Hearing
Where: DNR West Central Region Headquarters, 1300 W. Clairemont, Eau Claire
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 9am
Contact: Jennifer Feyerherm, 608.257.4994, jennifer.feyerherm@sierraclub.org
What: Rally for a Coal-Free Campus
Where: UW LaCrosse Coal Plant, Outside Cartwright Center, 855 East Ave N, La Crosse
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 3pm
Contact: Elizabeth Ward, ward.eliz@students.uwlax.edu, 608 445 4489
WyomingWhat: Town hall on the devastating affects of coal mining and coal fired pollution.
Where: Sheridan
Contact: Brad Mohrmann, (307) 674-4324, brad.mohrmann@sierraclub.org
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