By Rick Jones July 6, 2014
“We cannot allow communities to be in danger when viable solutions are available,” they wrote.
“As members of the California Congressional Delegation, we are writing to voice our strong concerns over the increased shipment of crude oil by rail in our districts and the safety risks associated with this upsurge.
“Northern California is already seeing a significant increase in the movement of oil through our local communities, and the number of shipments is only expected to rise in the coming years,” Miller and his colleagues wrote. “We believe that we must be vigilant and put in place strict safety regulations that can adapt and meet the rapidly changing transportation and energy needs of our country.”
Martinez Environmental Group 