{"id":41483,"date":"2021-11-12T09:18:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T14:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/?p=41483"},"modified":"2021-11-12T16:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T21:15:55","slug":"black-activists-oppose-shutdown-of-line-5-pipeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2021\/11\/12\/black-activists-oppose-shutdown-of-line-5-pipeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Activists Oppose Shutdown of Line 5 Pipeline"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biden Betrays \u201cEnvironmental Justice\u201d Claims By Risking Energy Poverty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Washington, D.C.<\/em> – Amidst soaring energy prices<\/a> and predictions of a cold winter ahead<\/a>, members of the Project 21 black leadership network condemned the Biden Administration for considering the shutdown of a pipeline that brings life-sustaining fossil fuels to the American people – particularly black Americans already dealing with energy poverty issues.<\/p>\n

On November 8, White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed<\/a> that the Army Corps of Engineers was reviewing the environmental impact of the Line 5 pipeline. This could result in a shutdown of this vital piece of energy infrastructure delivering crude oil and other petroleum byproducts into Michigan at a rate that can exceed 500,000 barrels a day.<\/p>\n

\"Derrick<\/a>

Derrick Hollie<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe Biden Administration cannot say it supports environmental justice when it is preparing to effectively accelerate energy poverty,\u201d said Project 21 member Derrick Hollie<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to say you want to replace lead pipes in cities like Flint, but shutting down the Line 5 is going to literally freeze the pipes of black Midwesterners when they are forced to choose between staples like energy and food, as prices for both continue to rise. By caving to the radical green lobby, Biden is betraying the black community.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Biden Administration promotes the concept of \u201cenvironmental justice<\/a>\u201d in its EPA strategic planning, Hollie said this radical agenda \u201cweaponizes the bureaucracy\u201d and is \u201cplacing political gains over clean-up goals.\u201d Project 21 has submitted a public comment<\/a> opposing the Biden Administration\u2019s environmental justice agenda.<\/p>\n

Critics of the Line 5 pipeline say it poses an environmental risk to the Mackinac Straits, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has already tried to revoke<\/a> an easement to shut the pipeline down. Line 5 owner Enbridge sued, saying there have been no leaks<\/a> in the straits during the pipeline\u2019s 65-year history. The company asserts Whitmer\u2019s order \u201cignores scientific evidence and is based on inaccurate and outdated information.\u201d<\/p>\n

Enbridge reports that the Wisconsin-to-Canada-to-Michigan pipeline supplies a large portion<\/a> of Michigan\u2019s propane. Additionally, a Line 5 shutdown would impact the production of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and propane throughout the region by restricting the supply of oil to refineries in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec.<\/p>\n

\"Horace<\/a>

Horace Cooper<\/p><\/div>\n

On the Fox News Channel, Project 21 Co-Chairman Horace Cooper<\/a> spoke about the possible Line 5 shutdown and how Biden Administration policies are causing energy prices to skyrocket.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing to the gas station right now almost feels like a hostage-taking event,\u201d Cooper said<\/a> on \u201cFox News @ Night<\/a>.\u201d \u201cAnd now grandma\u2019s heating bill? What are we gonna be seeing? How crazy are we going to get?\u201d<\/p>\n

Biden Administration Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told CNN<\/a> on November 7 that rising energy costs mean the cost of heating \u201cwill be more expensive this year than last year.\u201d The U.S. Energy Information Administration has already projected higher costs<\/a> this winter for propane (54% more), heating oil (43%), propane (30%) and electric heat (6%). Over a dozen members of Congress also warned Biden in a letter that \u201cthe consequences of terminating Line 5 would only heighten these growing challenges\u201d for \u201cfarmers, businesses and families.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Emery<\/a>

Emery McClendon<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWhy would President Biden want to increase the misery of people already trying to keep up with the inflation he caused? It’s absurd that he wants to increase their misery by reducing the flow of oil into the Great Lakes region at the onset of winter,\u201d said Project 21 member Emery McClendon<\/a>. \u201cAmerica needs this vital pipeline to remain open. Americans must not be denied the ability to stay warm during the harsh winter ahead. Closing down the Line 5 pipeline will unduly affect Americans\u2019 standard of living – especially those living in black communities who are already struggling to make ends meet.\u201d<\/p>\n

To schedule an interview with a member of Project 21 on this or other issues, contact Judy Kent at (703) 477-7476.<\/p>\n

Project 21<\/a>, a leading voice of black conservatives for over 25 years, is sponsored by the National Center for Public Policy Research<\/a>. Its members have been quoted, interviewed or published over 40,000 times since the program was created in 1992. Contributions<\/a> to the National Center are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated, and may be earmarked exclusively for the use of Project 21.<\/p>\n

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