Category Archives: Riverkeeper

Sandy Ruptured Shell-Saudi Oil Tank; 349,000 Gallons Spilled

Cleanup efforts are underway to remove 349,000 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled into New Jersey’s Arthur Kill waterway as a result of Hurricane Sandy, according to media reports. The spill happened late Oct. 29 when a storage tank ruptured … Continue reading

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“No Fracking Way” — A Hydraulic Fracturing Protest Anthem

Every movement needs an anthem. Whether it is to save a river or end a war, a well written song can clearly communicate the message and rally public support more effectively than hours of speeches and protests. Now the organized effort to end the toxic mining process of hydraulic fracturing has its own song, thanks to the musician Marc Black. Continue reading

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