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John, Greenpeace
USA is being sued for $300 million.
We need your help. Because if we don’t get enough people to speak out, we
might not survive. If you normally would skip an email like this one, can
we ask for just two minutes of your time today? We promise it’s that
important.
Why is Greenpeace being sued?
For decades, we’ve been a massive thorn in the side of Big Oil. They want
revenge. They’d love to shut us down. That’s what this case is all about.
Energy Transfer is the mega-corporation behind the infamous Dakota Access
Pipeline. You probably remember that in 2016, Indigenous activists led one
of the most powerful protests in modern history at Standing Rock.
The movement was so successful that the government initially vacated its
approval of the pipeline. But when Donald Trump took power, he reversed
course.
In 2017, after the pipeline was completed, Energy Transfer launched a
Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against the two
Greenpeace entities in the US – Greenpeace Inc and Fund – as well as
Greenpeace International.
They falsely claim we were the ones who organized the resistance at
Standing Rock. It’s a racist attempt to erase Indigenous leadership from
this historic protest. And they want a lot of money in return for their
so-called “losses.”
What happens next?
This case goes to trial in February in North Dakota. If we don’t fight
back, there are grave consequences not just for Greenpeace but our broader
movement:
Greenpeace USA could face financial ruin. Simply put, $300 million is more
than we could ever pay. Companies that use SLAPP lawsuits against us hope
we’ll stop advocating for a green and peaceful future because of the
threat of bankruptcy. But we won’t.
Our right to protest is under grave threat. A win for Energy Transfer
could establish dangerous new case law, holding organizations responsible
for the actions of unknown individuals if they have any involvement in a
protest.
The chilling impact this could have on our First Amendment rights in this
country could be profound. The outcome of this case has implications for
labor unions, grassroots activists, journalists, and other organizations
who have been hit with similar lawsuits designed to intimidate them just
for using their voices.
Can we stop it?
Our lawyers have been fighting this lawsuit tirelessly for years not just
for Greenpeace, but for everyone who takes action to protect our planet
and our communities. But with this case heading to trial soon in February,
we also need you,
John. We need millions of people
to speak out against this case and show Energy Transfer they must end this
abusive lawsuit. If enough of us lift our voices right now, they will hear
us.
How do we take action?
It all starts with our open letter. All signatures will be delivered to
Energy Transfer, calling on them to drop the lawsuit. These lawsuits are
meant to silence and weaken us so we need you to show Energy Transfer that
we’re actually growing louder and stronger!
We noticed you haven’t signed the letter yet, so we’re asking you to do so
now.
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Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for reading today. This is a
longer email than we normally send. But as you can see, it’s about an
issue of grave importance for Greenpeace and our broader movement.
We deeply appreciate you giving us some of your time.
Rolf Skar
Acting Co-Executive Director, Greenpeace USA
Paid for by GREENPEACE INC.
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