Hold Limetree Accountable For Its Impact on the St. Croix Community and the Environment
Hold Limetree Accountable For Its Impact on the St. Croix Community and the Environment
The Issue
Sign this petition and join the many voices of fellow citizens on St. Croix in asking the EPA to hold Limetree Bay and its associated contractors accountable for any and all toxic environmental emissions and contamination that adversely affect our air, water, and the sustainability of our natural resources.
I endorse full and transparent disclosure and accountability on the part of all parties associated with the renewed refining operations.
We know there have already been several concerning incidents that have affected residents in neighborhoods surrounding the refinery.
Sign the petition to let us know you support this initiative!
Background:
The refinery irrevocably polluted St. Croix for decades. Between 1978 and 2008, the Hovensa oil refinery, one of the largest in the world, released 42 million gallons of petroleum product into the groundwater. The refinery also released high concentrations of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, two pollutants that can have adverse impacts on human health, and are significant contributors to acid rain, smog, and haze.
From colonization to heavy industry, this community has experienced immense harm for the benefit of others. The people of St. Croix must not suffer for a dying oil industry that contributes to the climate crisis. This community deserves better. St. Croix deserves healthier solutions, a just energy transition, and the opportunity to meaningfully engage in the decision-making process. Any outcome must prioritize justice and equity, be led by those impacted the most, and adequately address environmental injustices.
Legal Appeal:
St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA), the Center for Biological Diversity, and Sierra Club, in collaboration with Natural Resources Defense Council, Vermont Law School’s Environmental Justice Clinic and The Neville Law Firm LLC, filed a legal appeal on February 3 against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the high pollution levels allowed for the Limetree Bay refinery operations and requesting better considerations for environmental justice on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
For more information, visit SEA's Environmental Advocacy page on their website.
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The Issue
Sign this petition and join the many voices of fellow citizens on St. Croix in asking the EPA to hold Limetree Bay and its associated contractors accountable for any and all toxic environmental emissions and contamination that adversely affect our air, water, and the sustainability of our natural resources.
I endorse full and transparent disclosure and accountability on the part of all parties associated with the renewed refining operations.
We know there have already been several concerning incidents that have affected residents in neighborhoods surrounding the refinery.
Sign the petition to let us know you support this initiative!
Background:
The refinery irrevocably polluted St. Croix for decades. Between 1978 and 2008, the Hovensa oil refinery, one of the largest in the world, released 42 million gallons of petroleum product into the groundwater. The refinery also released high concentrations of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, two pollutants that can have adverse impacts on human health, and are significant contributors to acid rain, smog, and haze.
From colonization to heavy industry, this community has experienced immense harm for the benefit of others. The people of St. Croix must not suffer for a dying oil industry that contributes to the climate crisis. This community deserves better. St. Croix deserves healthier solutions, a just energy transition, and the opportunity to meaningfully engage in the decision-making process. Any outcome must prioritize justice and equity, be led by those impacted the most, and adequately address environmental injustices.
Legal Appeal:
St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA), the Center for Biological Diversity, and Sierra Club, in collaboration with Natural Resources Defense Council, Vermont Law School’s Environmental Justice Clinic and The Neville Law Firm LLC, filed a legal appeal on February 3 against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the high pollution levels allowed for the Limetree Bay refinery operations and requesting better considerations for environmental justice on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
For more information, visit SEA's Environmental Advocacy page on their website.
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Petition created on March 10, 2021