Join us in Washington, D.C. for 3 days of rallies and civil disobedience this Feb 6-8 at the Department of Energy to pressure the Biden Administration to stop approving new LNG Export Facilities!

We’re moving quickly to finalize all the timing and logistics for this event and will be posting updates in this space, as well as sending out more information to attendees as it comes together. So please sign up now and rest assured that your questions will be answered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we doing this?

We are coming together to stop one of the largest fossil fuel buildouts in the world. Right now, the fossil fuel industry is planning more than 20 new Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities across the Gulf of Mexico. These facilities would harm the environment, poison local communities, drive up energy costs for Americans, and would have a devastating impact on our climate: the cumulative pollution from these projects equals more than 675 coal fired power plants or the entire European Union.

But we can stop this buildout. In order to export gas, each of these facilities requires an export permit from the Department of Energy. In order to grant the permit, DOE needs to determine that the projects are in the “public interest.” Up to this point, DOE has been rubber stamping these projects using outdated data about the impact on the climate, communities and consumers.

We’re calling on DOE to pause all new export approvals until they update their public interest determination process. This pause would be the strongest way for DOE to stop the buildout because it is both resistant to legal challenge and it sets a useful precedent for judging other fossil fuel projects.

If DOE and the Biden Administration do the right thing and announce a pause in permitting before our action, we’ll call it off and plan a celebration instead! But until that moment, we need to be ready to take action. Join us!

What is the game plan?

We’re planning three days of rallies and sit-ins at the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. Each morning, we’ll gather at DOE headquarters. A group of people who are willing to engage in civil disobedience will sit-in to block entrances to the Department while others rally nearby. There will be engaging speakers, songs, chants, art, and more.

Each afternoon/evening, there will be a training for people who are looking to engage in civil disobedience the following day.

When do I need to come? Should I come for the full 3 days?

If you live in the D.C. area or can come for the full 3 days, we’d love to have you there the full time. For everyone else, we’re asking people to come for at least 1 day of the event.

We’re requiring people looking to take part in civil disobedience to take part in a training the evening before, so you should plan on coming to D.C. the day before you’re looking to take action. More information will be shared over email and on upcoming calls.

Do I have to engage in civil disobedience?

No. There will be a rally component each day which people can take part in without risking arrest or any fines or penalties. Want to come but unsure if you want to take part in civil disobedience? You’re also welcome to attend a training, speak with organizers and our legal support team, and make a decision when you’re in D.C.

If I’m going to engage in civil disobedience, what’s involved?

Engaging in civil disobedience is a powerful way to create social change. We’ve got a great team of organizers who will be training and supporting everyone who is looking to take part in this action. That includes legal support who can explain any of the potential consequences for taking part in this event. When you sign up, we’ll be in touch with more information, including upcoming calls and trainings where you can learn more.

The important thing to know now for planning is that we’re asking everyone who is looking to take part in the sit-in to be available in D.C. for an in person training the evening before the day that you’re looking to engage in civil disobedience.

Are you providing transportation or housing?

No, we are not providing transportation or housing except for a select group of frontline leaders who are fighting LNG export facilities or similar projects in their communities. If you fit that description and haven’t heard from us, please get in touch and we can follow up.

For everyone else, please connect with the organization or affinity group that you’re a part of (e.g. Third Act, etc.) for more information about what opportunities might be available for you.