Target: Mr. Wayne Christian, Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission
Goal: Prevent the harmful expansion of oil and gas drilling to protect the environment and communities.
The state of Texas is at a crossroads, facing a critical decision that will shape the future of its environment, communities, and public health. The proposed expansion of oil and gas drilling poses a grave threat to the state’s delicate ecosystems, air quality, and water resources. The dire consequences that such expansion will bring about cannot be ignored.
The rampant expansion of oil and gas drilling activities not only exacerbates climate change through increased carbon emissions, but also contributes to local air and water pollution. These effects have far-reaching implications, from deteriorating air quality in urban areas to contaminating water sources that communities rely on for drinking, agriculture, and recreation. The resulting impact on public health, wildlife, and the environment is substantial and irreversible.
Sign the petition below to demand that Commissioner Wayne Christian take immediate action to halt the reckless expansion of oil and gas drilling in Texas.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. Wayne Christian,
As concerned citizens deeply committed to the welfare of Texas and its residents, we appeal to your sense of responsibility in safeguarding the state’s environment, health, and future. The proposed expansion of oil and gas drilling activities is a decision of monumental significance that will echo through generations.
The consequences of this expansion are clear and dire. Increased greenhouse gas emissions will accelerate climate change, further imperiling our communities and ecosystems. Local air quality will degrade, posing serious health risks to vulnerable populations. Additionally, the contamination of water sources threatens both human health and the delicate balance of Texas’ natural habitats.
We implore you to champion a sustainable and resilient future for the state. Take a stand against the expansion of oil and gas drilling, and instead prioritize cleaner, renewable energy solutions that will benefit Texans for years to come. The environment and the people deserve nothing less.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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In this time of climate change Big Oil and gas are still at it with vengeance.
Such expansion only exacerbates climate change through increased carbon emissions, but also contributes to local air and water pollution. I might add this will have consequential effects now and in the long run. Some say there is no climate change but they must be blind and stupid. The changing weather patterns all over the world show us the climate crises is here and Nature is mad as hell. This has been brought on by all of us. Yes, we were deceived for years but now the truth is known but action lags. Time is a luxury we no longer have. Stop the drilling!!!