Events 2013

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87. Anti-TPP workshops at various places around the state.

The Trans-Pacific 'Partnership' (TPP) is a massive "free trade agreement" that could impact nearly every aspect of our lives, from the food we eat to the air we breathe to the quality of our jobs.

One of the impacts of the TPP would likely be a substantial increase in U.S. natural gas exports to countries in the Pacific Rim, paving the way for more fracking across the United States.

Stop increased fracking and other environmental calamities by RSVPing for a TPP teach-in near you!

The TPP would also allow foreign corporations to sue governments directly -- for unlimited cash compensation -- over almost any domestic environmental or other law that the corporation believes is hurting its ability to make a profit.

Despite the huge impact the agreement would have on our communities and the environment, the TPP is being negotiated in near complete secrecy. There is a big push to finalize the pact this October, so we have very little time to act.

Please join us to learn more about the TPP, its impacts on the environment and how we can make an impact in the upcoming months. RSVP now!

TPP Teach-Ins
Bellingham – Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Snacks provided)
RE Sources, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 [Map]

Seattle – Thursday, July 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. (Bring your lunch)
Seattle Central Library, Room 1 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 [Map]

Speakers Include: Ilana Solomon, Trade Representative, Sierra Club; Robin Everett, Washington State Chapter, Sierra Club; and Kristen Beifus, Washington Fair Trade Coalition.

RSVP: http://action.sierraclub.org/watpp

We already face dangerous proposed coal export terminals threatening to undermine our health, safety, and the environment. Imagine the increased dangers we could face from natural gas exports from our shores in addition to accelerated climate disruption and more frequent climate disasters if the TPP is approved.

We must hold the line on the TPP and not allow our state to become the fossil fuel export capitol of America and protect our food, water and environment from international governance we have no say in.