To: Alicia Moy, Hawaii Gas President and CEO
"We Don't Want No Fracking LNG in Hawaii!"
We, the undersigned, declare that Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has no place in Hawai'i’s energy future and that the proposed plan by Hawaii Gas to import LNG to Hawai'i is unacceptable. Importing and use of LNG will benefit no one except those invested in fossil fuels. We therefore call on Hawaii Gas to immediately cease all plans regarding the import of LNG to Hawai'i.
Why is this important?
Ever hear the classic conman expression “If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you”? Well, that’s exactly what Hawaii Gas is trying to do to the people of Hawai'i. They have a bridge to sell us called Liquefied Natural Gas or “LNG.” They tout LNG as a clean ‘bridge fuel’ to help save us money as it gets us to our clean energy future.
Despite the deceptive propaganda from the Fossil Fuel Industry, LNG is neither clean nor will it save Hawai'i money. The truth is LNG is still a dirty fossil fuel that makes no economic sense for Hawai'i.
The Hawai'i State Legislature has mandated that Hawai'i must be converted to 100% renewable energy sources by 2045. Then why would we want to invest millions of dollars to construct offshore docking facilities for huge LNG tankers, a pipeline system to bring in this volatile fuel onshore, and convert Oahu’s power plant to run on natural gas for something that's supposed to be temporary?
Governor Ige has already declared this to be a pointless diversion and strongly opposes it. He knows it will waste time, energy and resources that are needed to meet the clean-energy mandate and address Climate Change in a meaningful way.
If that weren’t enough, there’s also the issue that LNG comes from fracking. Fracking leaks methane gas, which turns out to be much worse at trapping heat in our atmosphere than carbon. The process of fracking also pollutes drinking water, damages the land, and causes earthquakes. Families living near fracking sites have high rates of birth defects, and fracking kills fish and wildlife. The people of Hawai'i want no part in this type of devastation.
Bottom-line, the science is clear. If we are to keep below the tipping point for Climate Chaos and protect our ‘life support system’ i.e. the planet, scientists have confirmed we must take bold action now to stop burning fossil fuels. The reality is that the proposed LNG plans by Hawaii Gas will exacerbate the Climate Crisis by supporting the burning of fossil fuels for decades, and overlooks the costs Hawai'i is already paying the price for with our loss of coastline, coral reefs, and trades winds, not to mention the destruction caused to communities where fracking occurs.
While Hawai'i is already feeling the effects of Climate Change, experts warn that as the climate further destabilizes, we can expect more and stronger hurricanes; severe damage to our economy; beach loss; more disease; closed hotels and lost jobs; water shortages; dying coral reefs; damaged infrastructure; higher average temperatures; decreased trade winds; periods of drought and heavy rain with flooding; sea water mixing with drinking water; endangered fisheries; stressed native animals and plants; increased spread of invasive species; and declining crop production.
Hawaii Gas: This is not the future we wish to pass on to our keiki! We refuse to stand idly by and let short-sighted companies wreak havoc on us. We Say No To LNG!
Despite the deceptive propaganda from the Fossil Fuel Industry, LNG is neither clean nor will it save Hawai'i money. The truth is LNG is still a dirty fossil fuel that makes no economic sense for Hawai'i.
The Hawai'i State Legislature has mandated that Hawai'i must be converted to 100% renewable energy sources by 2045. Then why would we want to invest millions of dollars to construct offshore docking facilities for huge LNG tankers, a pipeline system to bring in this volatile fuel onshore, and convert Oahu’s power plant to run on natural gas for something that's supposed to be temporary?
Governor Ige has already declared this to be a pointless diversion and strongly opposes it. He knows it will waste time, energy and resources that are needed to meet the clean-energy mandate and address Climate Change in a meaningful way.
If that weren’t enough, there’s also the issue that LNG comes from fracking. Fracking leaks methane gas, which turns out to be much worse at trapping heat in our atmosphere than carbon. The process of fracking also pollutes drinking water, damages the land, and causes earthquakes. Families living near fracking sites have high rates of birth defects, and fracking kills fish and wildlife. The people of Hawai'i want no part in this type of devastation.
Bottom-line, the science is clear. If we are to keep below the tipping point for Climate Chaos and protect our ‘life support system’ i.e. the planet, scientists have confirmed we must take bold action now to stop burning fossil fuels. The reality is that the proposed LNG plans by Hawaii Gas will exacerbate the Climate Crisis by supporting the burning of fossil fuels for decades, and overlooks the costs Hawai'i is already paying the price for with our loss of coastline, coral reefs, and trades winds, not to mention the destruction caused to communities where fracking occurs.
While Hawai'i is already feeling the effects of Climate Change, experts warn that as the climate further destabilizes, we can expect more and stronger hurricanes; severe damage to our economy; beach loss; more disease; closed hotels and lost jobs; water shortages; dying coral reefs; damaged infrastructure; higher average temperatures; decreased trade winds; periods of drought and heavy rain with flooding; sea water mixing with drinking water; endangered fisheries; stressed native animals and plants; increased spread of invasive species; and declining crop production.
Hawaii Gas: This is not the future we wish to pass on to our keiki! We refuse to stand idly by and let short-sighted companies wreak havoc on us. We Say No To LNG!