To happen. The group held a public forum to educate residents before the dangers of socalled oil trains. Talking about tar sands oil, heavy crude from canada. So this is one of the most toxic, the most carbon intensive, the dirtest fuels on the planet. A train carrying crude oil derailed in 2013 killing dozens near in quebec, canada. In a statement phillips 66 says we have one of the most modern crude oil fleets in the industry. Safety is our top priority. It says it must increase Oil Production in california ask detouring trains around the bay area is not possible. The San Jose City councilman opposes the idea which he says wont help to keep gas prices low. Its not benefiting us. Its not lowering gas prices for canadians or americans and yet we have to suffer the consequences. Folks sign a petition urging the county Planning Commission to deny the oil train project. In san jose, cornellber mart abc7 news. Some bay area costco shoppers received a shock today when they noticed a warning
It would send up to 80 cars carrying oil through the bay area. Cornell bernard is live from san jose the most recent city to join the fight. Good evening. Reporter stop oil trains now. That was the very strong message today at San Jose City hall, where a public forum was held to educate the public about moving crude oil through the bay area. Definitely concerned. Jenny and his dog are hanging out at delmont at the park. Where trains move through 24 7. A proposal by phillips 66 could allow heavy crude oil to be transported by rail from canada to a refinery in San Luis Obispo county, right through the bay area. We have all the different trains coming through always have the term what is on them. That raise an eyebrow, with crude oil and thats going to go through here. Bad things could happen. There was an accident and it leaked into our neighborhood or our creek this project if approved is a disaster waiting to happen. The group held a public forum to educate residents before the dangers
And what does it take to mike it through the iditerod challenge. Tensions are growing on the ground in ukraine. Prorussian groups attacked activists at a rally. Russian troops are in control of key locations across the peninsula. Any move to annex crimea would close the door to diplomacy. Nick schifrin joins us live. Do you get the impression russia is gaining ground there . Absolutely. Physically and politically. Theres not a single base or Government Institution that i go to that is not either surrounded by Russian Troops or flying the flag. It gives you a sense that the russian troop presence is expanding. Politically you get the sense that the crowds that support the annexation to russia, or the vote to join russia here are growing. Thats real sense of momentum among the crowds. A lot of these people, prorussian activists and militias are emboldened by the presence of 30,000 troops, and that gives them a sense that they con come out in bigger they can come out in bigger numbers and