Media Contact:
Rebekah Staub, Permian-Gulf Communications Manager, rstaub@earthworks.org
[MEDIA ADVISORY]
FREEPORT, Texas—To address the one-year anniversary of Freeport LNG exploding, Better Brazoria will host a press conference and banner drop on Thursday, June 8 at 11am near the site of the incident.
WHAT: Press conference and banner drop exactly one year after Freeport LNG exploded in 2022.
WHO: The event will feature speakers from the local community group Better Brazoria and other frontline allies.
WHEN: Thursday, June 8 at 11:00am Central
WHERE: Quintana Town Hall, 814 Lamar St, Quintana, TX 77541. The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook.
WHY: The event aims to draw attention to the safety concerns and dangers these facilities pose to the surrounding residents, while exposing how much money the state and local governments handout to polluters.
HOW: There will be opportunities for the press to conduct interviews and capture visuals highlighting the significance of this action.
For interviews and additional information please contact Trevor Carroll, Trevor@TexasEnvironment.org or 281-813-2276.
Better Brazoria is a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting environmental justice, protecting communities, and advocating for responsible industrial practices. They engage communities, educate, and advocate for a sustainable future.