Welcome to the #ClimateCrisis
“There are no silver bullets, only silver
buckshot.” – Bill McKibben May 27, 2006 in Welcome to the Climate Crisis
“Making the right choices in favor of
infrastructure that is climate resilient … is
critical and urgent.” – World Bank
These slides are available at
350Kishwaukee.org
(with links to source documents)
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“350 Overview Slides 4/18/2017”
What/Who is 350.org?
Cape Town, South Africa (2015) – 350.0rg
Source
350.org is a world campaign consisting of a distributed network of grassroots groups
A story of seven students, a class, and an author
 The Middlebury College Class: “Building the New Climate Movement”.
(2005) Source
 Four students from the class, plus
 Three more student activists, plus
 Middlebury Scholar in Residence Bill McKibben, equals
 350.org in 2008
 Each of the seven graduates organized a continent
 By December 2010, more than 15,000 events in 188 countries Source
 First donation request to members 12/16/2010 Email-available on request
The 350.org Action Plan
“350.org works with people around the world, using online tools to
facilitate strategic campaigns, organizing, and public engagement
actions to communicate both the realities of science and principles
of justice in addressing the climate crisis.” 350.org 2015 IRS Form 990
Sayulita, Mexico (2015)
– 350.0rg
350.org: Goals and Principles
 Goals
Source
Keep carbon in the ground
Help build a new, more equitable low-carbon economy
Pressure governments into limiting emissions
 Principles Source
We Believe in Climate Justice
We’re Stronger When We Collaborate
Mass Mobilizations Make Change
350.Org Past Campaigns - Examples
 2013: trained 500 young leaders -135 countries - returned home - holding 60 national
summits - locally-suited climate campaigns of their own making. Source
 Divestment: $5.45 trillion approx. value of 707 institutions divesting of fossil fuels Source
Kyoto, Japan (2015)
– 350.0rg
350.org Current Campaigns
The Peoples Climate March in September, 2014. Photo: Jennifer Mitchell
Peoples Climate March – DC
Peoples Climate March – Chicago
Source
Your local 350 organizations – Our Sister Orgs
 All our sister orgs support the goals and principles of 350.org, and participate
in the planning and execution of campaigns - each sister org has a special
area of concentration
 Chicago 350: Mandating Chicago to divest of fossil fuel stocks and bonds
and advising the same for union pension funds – with a city council resolution
pending Source
 Forest City 350: Using the arts to resist and demonstrate by actions Source
 Elgin Green Groups 350 (EGG350): Sharing information and hosting
educational events focusing on the Fox Valley area. Source
 Indiana 350 – Calumet: “Working toward a just transition away from fossil
fuels and to a renewable energy economy, with a special focus on
environmental justice and the disparate impact that fossil fuel industry
pollution has had on the community of color and poor communities in our
region.” Email-available on request
350Kishwaukee Campaigns
 350Kishwaukee is a 501(c)3 Illinois Corp. and has acted as a fiscal sponsor
and campaign funds handler for other #ClimateCrisis organizations.
 #DivestNIU: A campaign in cooperation with Green Paws Environmental
Alliance and NIU interns
 ICC Intervention: A campaign in cooperation with SOIL to allow ordinary
citizens to have a voice in the approval process for new pipelines.
Where is the proposed Keystone Pipeline (KXL)?
Question: What is the
proposed capacity?
830,000 barrels per day (bpd)
Source
Where Is the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)?
Question: What is the
proposed initial capacity?
470,000 barrels per day (bpd)
Source
Where does DAPL end?
Enbridge buys 27.6 % of DAPL
and ETCOP Source
New Name: Bakken Pipeline
“Offers customers
competitive tolls between the
Bakken and USGC” Source
Longstanding Ban on Crude
Oil Export Lifted source
Where can we find a pipeline nearly equal to
KXL plus DAPL (1,300,000 bpd)?
Hint: It is about 1/2 mile from Belvidere city limits and
from the NIU campus in DeKalb
Hint: It’s capacity is 1,200,000 bpd.
Hint: In January, it’s owner advertised a proposed
twin, making a potential future flow of 2,400,000
bpd.
Who is the owner?
Who is Enbridge?
Enbridge Headquarters Calgary, Alberta Source
17,511 miles of liquids pipelines Source
Acquires Spectra Energy Source
9,423,708 gallons in 1276 major spills 1996-2014 Source
Kalamazoo: Largest inland spill in US history source
Romeoville: 256,000 gallons in storm system Source
Buys 27.6 % of Bakken Pipeline System Source
Enbridge Pipelines in Our Area
If you suspect a
pipeline leak has
occurred…
Source: Pipeline Safety Trust
SOIL Goal: Ordinary citizens should have a
voice in the approval process for new pipelines
Question: When should ordinary citizens learn about the approval
process?
a) When the pipeline company begins construction
b) Well before the pipeline company request approval for a new
pipeline
The Pipeline Approval Process - Start
 The private pipeline company files a request for Certificate in Good
Standing and authority to seize private property using eminent domain
to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) 220 ILCS 5/15-401 and 220 ILCS 5/8-509
 Must show that it made ‘reasonable attempts’ to negotiate with
landowners. SAX Final Order p11
 Must also show that, among other things, it is “fit, willing, and able” to
complete the project 220 ILCS 5/15-401
 Must show that there is a public need for pipeline and that public
convenience and necessity requires pipeline. Id
Your Participation – Level 1: e-Docket
 You can complete most of this step tonight – No cost or commitment
 Register with SOIL so we can help
 On signup sheet at the 350Kishwaukee table
 or at 350Kishwaukee.org/ICC
Very Important –
We are already seeing ICC delays
 Complete the e-Docket form – available at the table or at
350Kishwaukee.org/ICC
 Notarize your signature on the e-Docket Form
 Mail e-Docket Form via USPS
 Watch for acceptance verification from [email protected]
 Change password every 90 days
Your Participation – Level 1: Cheat Sheet
 Business Name - Can be blank
 Business Address – Your address
 Business e-Mail – Your email address
 Challenge Question – e.g. Mother’s maiden name
 Primary Business Purpose – Can be blank
 Preferred User Name – Your Choice
 Notarize Signature and Mail
 Email [email protected] when confirmed
Your Participation – Level 2
 Submit a Petition to Intervene
 SOIL provides a template – when approval process begins
 If you plan to continue, explain how the pipeline would affect you (i.e.
establish standing).
 ICC has set a low bar for standing by allowing 60 Plus Association, Inc. to
intervene, without challenge, because ‘supporters’ purchase energy.
 To avoid complicated challenges to your intervention it is wise to choose a single,
well-researched issue, one that fellow intervenors are not using. SOIL has a
mechanism to help you with this.
 SOIL has growing issue list – you can choose or add to the list
Your Participation – Level 3
 Process varies - set by the Administrative Law Judge
 SOIL prompts you and provides templates if you choose to proceed
 Testimony submitted through e-Docket
 Hearings simultaneous: Springfield, Chicago, by phone
 Build a strong case for your issue
 Evidence worthy documents
 Expert witnesses
 SOIL has list – help us build it
Please join us in this exercise in democracy
 You choose your Level of participation
 Level 1: e-Docket sign up
 Level 2: Petition to intervene
 Level 3: Continue to make your case
 But please remember, any level of participation you choose will help.
How SOIL will help you.
 Confirm you have an e-Docket account.
 Add you to the SOIL ICC_Intervenors group to give you
access to our intervenor data, topic list, evidence sources
and templates
 Notify you when the next pipeline approval project begins
 Provide assistance throughout the intervention process
 Contact tonight’s presenters: Sandra and Dave Davis