A California disaster waiting to happen, Hands Across the Sand, MALIBU--- TODAY @ 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Clicking here will automatically add your name to this petition to Allison Macfarlane, Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission: "The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station has the worst safety record of all nuclear reactors in the United States, and isn't even needed to meet maximum power demands. Shut it down for good." Automatically add your name: Learn more about this campaign The San Onofre nuclear plant is an accident waiting to happen! Dear Ed, Eight million people in California will soon be endangered by America's most dangerous nuclear power plant if Southern California Edison power company has its way. The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), which sits on the beach between Los Angeles and San Diego, was shut down temporarily in January after it was found to be leaking radioactive steam. But incredibly, Southern California Edison — the primary electricity provider for over 14 million people in Southern California — is now trying to bring the dangerous nuclear energy plant back online.1 This plant is unsafe, but it's also totally unnecessary. Even without the San Onofre nuclear plant, there's enough power generating capacity in Southern California to keep the lights on even on the hottest days of the year.2 We need to shut this plant down permanently, and force Southern California Edison to stop delaying implementation of clean, safe renewable energy generating systems. Tell the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Chairman, Allison Macfarlane: Shut down San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station permanently. Click here to automatically sign the petition. When this plant was shut down in January for maintenance, it was discovered that it had been leaking radioactive steam from the new steam generators that had just been installed in 2010. These new generators, which were installed at a cost of $700 million, were expected to allow the plant to remain open for many more years. But flaws in the design of these new parts led to an unexpectedly short lifespan despite the high cost of installation. This came as no surprise to anyone who's been tracking this plant. Data collected by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shows that the San Onofre nuclear plant is a disaster waiting to happen. Not only does the plant have more complaints of safety problems from employees and contractors than any other nuclear power plant in the country,3 but it's also the site of the most complaints of employee harassment and retaliation, meaning that employees who notice safety problems and try and speak out are being punished.4 Even worse, this plant is just five miles from the nearest earthquake fault line, and recent research has shown that it's probably at higher risk of damage from an earthquake than previously thought. Not to mention the fact that it's built on the beach of the Pacific Ocean — just like the Fukushima plant that experienced a meltdown in 2011 — making it susceptible to tsunami waves. Tell the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Chairman, Allison Macfarlane: Shut down San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station permanently. Click here to automatically sign the petition. Southern California Edison is endangering the lives of millions for a power plant they don't need. The company needs to refocus efforts on renewable energy, and save Californians from a dangerous and aging nuclear power plant. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's new Chairman, Allison Macfarlane, can use her position to convince the commission's other members that this plant shouldn't reopen. She's been an outspoken critic of nuclear dangers, like the Yucca Mountain complex. She needs to know how important it is to Californians that Southern California Edison isn't allowed to put our state at risk for a major nuclear incident. Click below to automatically sign the petition: http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=6919761&p=san_onofre&id=44500-2166137-w6DzNCx&t=10 Thank you for standing up against unsafe nuclear power. Jordan Krueger, Campaign Manager CREDO Action from Working Assets 1. Dave Rice, "San Onofre: Even Longer Shutdown or Restarting Soon?" sandiegoreader.com, July 23, 2012 2. Morgan Lee, "Top grid regulator: SoCal in 'fine shape' for summer without San Onofre," utsandiego.com, June 4, 2012 3. "San Onofre nuclear power plant has the worst safety record," sanonofresafety.org 4. Abby Sewell, "San Onofre whistle-blowers less protected than others in California," latimes.com, July 4, 2012 Share on Facebook Post to your wall Tweet this Post to Twitter © 2012 CREDO. All rights reserved. To remove yourself (Ed Pearl) from this list, please visit our subscription management page at: http://act.credoaction.com/s?i=44500-2166137-w6DzNCx To change your email address or update your contact info, please visit: http://act.credoaction.com/subscrip/coa.html?id=44500-2166137-w6DzNCx

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 From: kwazinkrumah@aol.com [mailto:kwazinkrumah@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 4:17 AM
Subject: Hands Across the Sand --- TODAY @ 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transformative artists, celebrities and environmentalists participate in international action against offshore drilling

Take back our air, land and water from the corporations!!! Stop global warming!!! Unite with other people across the globe!!!


In June, 2010 I helped organize the original "Hands Across the Sand" events. I still support them.-- K. N.

Art and Activism in Malibu: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. TODAY!!!

MALIBU, California - On August 4th, artists, environmentalists, models, celebrities, and locals will participate in one of the world's largest gatherings against offshore drilling ever held. In Malibu, supporters will meet at 11:30 am on August 4 at the Art 4 All People Beachfront Gallery (19562 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA) and join hands on the beach

as part of an international “Hands Across the Sand” day of action. Similar events are being held across the country and around the world, showing thousands of people united against offshore drilling and in favor of clean energy.
In companion with Hands across the Sand, Art 4 All will be having a Fashion & Trunk exhibit spotlighting Marina DeBris Beach Couture (fashion made from trash found on local beaches.) http://washedup.us/ Models include Tanna Frederick, actress, environmentalist and founder of Save Our Surf http://projectsaveoursurf.org/. Frederick will also be hosting a talk about the need to preserve and clean up all of our oceans. Refreshments will be provided at the event.

The Hands Across the Sand events are aimed at steering America's energy policy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and towards clean energy. The goal is to convince leaders like President Obama to move away from offshore oil drilling and adopt policies that encourage clean energy instead.

Who: Artists, environmentalists, models, celebrities, designers, locals, activists

What:1) Supporters join hands across the sand as part of international campaign against offshore drilling
2) Fashion exhibition featuring clothes made from trash collected on local beaches.

When:Saturday, August 4, 2012
11:30 am: Gathering at Art 4 All People
12:00 noon: Supporters walk to beach in front of gallery and hold hands across the sand for 15 min
12:30 pm: Trunk show and fashion exhibition at Art 4 All People Gallery

Where: Art 4 All People Beachfront Gallery
19562 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265

Have some nosh, mingle with the models, and collect some functional art from a collective of eco conscious artists like DeBris, Pluma, and Amber Guru. A percent of sales will be donated to Hands across the Sand and Save our Surf.


About Art 4 All People is a Transformative Arts and Cultural Retreat Center based in Malibu founded by Lisa Rasmussen, M.F.A. and Ceylan Fadiloglu, M.A. Ceylan and Lisa are two Renaissance woman who believe in the intrinsic power of ART to transform, empower, and to potentially heal all who are open to exploring the mystery and the depth of creativity in the breadth of all life. The primary mission of Art 4 All People is to be an international sanctuary, fostering creativity, community, imagination, reverence, and expression in this world.

Contact: Name: Lisa Rasmussen
Organization: Art 4 All People
Phone: 310.456.6170
Email: art4allpeople@gmail.com
www.art4allpeople.com

 

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