Join CoNCA at the Rally Against the LNG Port 10/19/13

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Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations
P.O. Box 500
Merrick, NY 11556
516-972-6988
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TO VIEW AND DISCUSS COUNTY ISSUES
SAY "NO" TO LNG PORT at
Global Frackdown Rally
SAT - OCTOBER 19 @ 1:00 p.m.
Long Beach Boardwalk
@ National Boulevard
Long Beach
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The Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations ("CONCA") joins Food & Water Watch's Global Frackdown Rally this Saturday in Long Beach to speak out against the liquefied natural gas ("LNG") Facility proposed off of Long Beach's shores.

Due to global warming, more frequent severe weather events are forecasted for Nassau County. Keeping in mind Nassau's south shore is still struggling to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, situating Port Ambrose less than 19 miles south of Nassau County would stress communities to the breaking point if the facility was damaged by another extreme storm.

But, perhaps of greatest concern is not that Liberty intends to import natural gas to Long Island, but rather the technical ease in which it can convert Port Ambrose from an import to an export facility; requiring only written permission, but neither a public hearing nor　comment period. In addition, the process of liquefying our domestic natural gas is becoming conveniently simplified to the point where it can be effected onboard ship.

Like water, natural gas is a local, natural resource. Also, our supply is not infinite. It is indeed limited; and should neither be owned nor mined by a foreign company to be sold outside the U.S. CONCA's concern is Liberty will hasten domestic depletion at the　expense of current and future generations. And, as the demand for natural gas grows overseas, exportation is sure to increase as well. Already, licenses have been issued to export 40% of all the natural gas mined in the United States. The bitter irony is as overseas energy markets profit, Nassau will not reap any of the benefits, financial or otherwise. In fact, by depleting our own inexpensive, domestic supply, we will be increasing its price here on Long Island. Evidence shows exporting natural gas　will increase the cost to heat our homes, as foreign energy enterprises reap massive profits overseas.

Join us at this rally as we stand united against the proposed Port Ambrose LNG Port.

[Enlightened Citizen]

Everybody has been brainwashed into thinking that LNG is "so" bad. Actually, with all the regulations and requirements these facilities must adhere to, these facilities are very safe. In addition, they have fail safe procedures in place in the event of approaching storms. The reason I know this is because I work for the US EPA and know exactly what must be submitted in order for these facilities to be approved. I am presenting this information so that you can make an informed decision concerning these facilities. Don't let the organizers of these groups scare you into believing exactly what they want you to believe in.