Praxis 168: Jace Bylenga on Coal Free Spokane, Stopping Coal Exports in the West

Original air date: May 16, 2016

Host Taylor Weech interviews Jace Bylenga, anti-coal organizer with the Sierra Club, about the long-term efforts to stop the export of coal through the Pacific Northwest, the success of shutting down 5/6 proposed export projects so far, and how people can be involved in stopping the 6th proposed project in Longview, WA. They discuss the effects of coal within the climate crisis, the effective protest taking place throughout the supply chain of coal, and more.

The upcoming hearing in Spokane, WA will take place on Thursday, May 26th from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM *and* from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Spokane Convention Center. A rally is planned at 4:00 PM at the same location. Participants are asked to wear red. More information at www.sc.org/SpokaneExportHearing and at www.facebook.com/Coal-Free-Spokane/