The transport of the volatile, explosive and toxic Crude Oil fracked in the Bakken Shale of North Dakota by rail, barge and now a proposed pipeline presents a real danger to our communities. Explosions, leaks and ruptures across the country are a warning to Kingston and the Hudson Valley of accidents just waiting to happen. Speakers from Rivekeeper, Catskill Mountainkeeper, local elected officials and special “skyped” report direct from North Dakota will help us understand the issues which include reasons to “keep it in the ground” and move to a just, renewable and sustainable energy future.
