Greenpeace flew its thermal airship last week in Seattle before the Washington State Democratic caucus with a message urging Secretary Clinton to “Say No To Fossil Fuel Money.” Joined by more than 20 partners, Greenpeace has been campaigning for Secretary Clinton to drop her fossil fuel connections since January.
A @Greenpeace blimp bobbing around #Seattle skies with a message about fossil fuels. #komonews #komoelex pic.twitter.com/NfeVK32vdj
— Peter Mongillo (@PeterMonPhotog) March 26, 2016
Greenpeace also flew its thermal airship with the message to Secretary Clinton last month in Las Vegas during the Democratic Nevada caucus. Volunteers have also brought the demand for Clinton to reject fossil fuel money to more than 10 fundraisers, debates and rallies across the country. Secretary Clinton responded to Greenpeace’s request last month committing to initiate a process that would reverse the effect of the Citizens United decision and restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. However, the statement did not include a commitment to reject fossil fuel money.
“Hillary: Say no to fossil fuel” is what was displayed over #Seattle this evening on the @Greenpeace blimp. pic.twitter.com/4OUFsILXah
— Equal Motion (@equalmotion) March 26, 2016
According to data compiled by Greenpeace’s research department, Secretary Clinton’s campaign and the Super PAC supporting her have received more than $4.5 million from the fossil fuel industry during the 2016 election cycle. While Greenpeace does not officially endorse any political candidate or party, we’re determined to show each candidate that our membership is looking for meaningful climate action and environmental justice in their platforms and policies.
Spotted over Elliott Bay: @Greenpeace blimp during #BernieinSeattle event. More on KIRO 7 @ 9, 11pm pic.twitter.com/nIaHEErTbf
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) March 26, 2016
Tell all the candidates that you want an election cycle free of fossil fuel money!
The Greenpeace A.E. Bates thermal airship flies over Seattle, Washington March 25, 2016 urging Hillary Clinton to reject fossil fuel money in her campaign. The Democratic caucuses are March 26, 2016. Photo by Marcus Donner/Greenpeace
The Greenpeace A.E. Bates thermal airship flies over Seattle, Washington, with Mount Rainier in the background on March 25, 2016 urging Hillary Clinton to reject fossil fuel money in her campaign. The Democratic caucuses are March 26, 2016. Photo by Marcus Donner/Greenpeace
The Greenpeace A.E. Bates thermal airship flies over Seattle, Washington and the Space Needle on March 25, 2016 urging Hillary Clinton to reject fossil fuel money in her campaign. The Democratic caucuses are March 26, 2016. Photo by Marcus Donner/Greenpeace
