Austin Joins Nationwide Vigils Against Keystone XL

Yesterday, Environment Texas held a vigil outside of the Pickle Federal Building attended by over 50 members and volunteer activists standing against the Keystone XL. Globally, we joined over 10,000 people in 283 locations, in 49 states (plus DC and  Canada), calling on President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.

Yesterday, Environment Texas held a vigil outside of the Pickle Federal Building attended by over 50 members and volunteer activists standing against the Keystone XL. Globally, we joined over 10,000 people in 283 locations, in 49 states (plus DC and  Canada), calling on President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.

The vigil came about in response to the U.S. State Department’s release of their environmental study on the Keystone XL pipeline, stating the pipeline will not significantly increase global warming pollution. But we know tar sands release 22 percent more global warming pollution than burning conventional oil, and the Keystone XL would be a devastating blow in the fight to protect our climate. It was great to see such a large turnout yesterday, and through chants, marching and speeches, we sent a strong message to the President to say no to the Keystone XL and to stick by his promises to make climate protection part of his legacy. Check out nationwide photos here.