Last week we noted a turning point, with infrastructure front and center in so many places, and direct action gaining traction. This week, that trend kicks into high gear, with actions literally every day of the week in multiple locations. Jump in!

So, there's this thing: We refer to it as the "Marvel Comics Evil Genius Plan for World Destruction." The idea is: you take an unstable depleted salt cavern and you fill it with explosive compressed gases, next to a body of water that's the aquifer for 100,000 people. Then add compressor stations and a rail yard and noisy polluting industry into an idyllic setting of farms and wineries. Pretty evil, huh? But wait––this is NOT a Lex Luthor plot line. The bad guy is a company called Crestwood, and this is for real. But guess what? So is the calm resolve of the local opponents. Last week, ten citizens, including biologist, Sandra Steingraber, were arrested after several days of blockading the entrance to Crestwood's facility on Lake Seneca. They're not going away, not until Crestwood does, and if you want to join them, sign up here. You can also donate to the jail fund.

Come to an in-person informational and organizing meeting-slash-art build and learn about Port Ambrose LNG (Liquified Natural Gas). We'll discuss the conflict between this LNG facility and a proposed wind farm, decide on a community response, and paint some banners and lawn signs to help get the word out. NO ARTISTIC TALENT REQUIRED! (Just a sense of urgency!) Light refreshments served; bring a dish to share if you like! Spread the word on facebook; share the event page. The Mermaid Art Studio, 891B West Beech Street, Long Beach, New York 11561 Map here.

Climate chaos, world conflict, species extinction, income inequality, financial insecurity…all our most pressing crises are connected, and have their roots in an economy dominated by global corporations. The makers of the film, The Economics of Happiness, which documented how the global economy is destroying ecosystems and cultures, invites you to a day of cutting-edge discussion, debate and cultural exchange with inspirational speakers from around the world. Speaker biographies and topics here. 10am-6pm; Register for tickets here. Student/Low income: $15; Activist: $25; General admission: $50; scholarships available. The Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street near Astor Place.

The Coalition to Protect Communities from Fracking’s Collateral Damage formed in 2014 in the wake of the court decision upholding the rights of NYS communities to ban fracking. As their website states, collateral damage includes: Waste disposal; Infrastructure for transporting and storing gas–pipelines, compressor stations, export facilities, underground storage; Air pollution, road use, and rail transport. In other words, what our infrastructure map illustrates is already happening. So we are pleased to know that the day-long forum will include a demonstration of the YOU ARE HERE infrastructure map by Ithaca-area contributor Maura Stephens. November 15th at Ithaca College, Textor Hall, 9am-5pm. Full conference agenda here.

The Dominion New Market Project threatens to make a Minisink out of six other towns across a 200-mile swatch of New York State. Last week we reported on the raucous public hearing that drew the scorn of residents. Read the whole story here. But comments are still needed: Click here for instructions on how to file the below demands as comments to FERC.

1. Call for a 90-day extension of the scoping comment period. The previously announced deadline of October 20th was laughably short.
2. Scoping meetings must be held in each community that Dominion’s proposal impacts. Holding meetings in only one location for a proposed project that spans 200 miles is simply absurd. The public has a right to participate and be provided reasonable access.
3. It is unacceptable to substitute an Environmental Assessment for an Environmental Impact Statement on a project of this magnitude. The public demands a full EIS to thoroughly examine all impacts and alternatives.