Derailment, Environmental Impacts, Rail Safety, Rail tanker cars, Spill prevention and response

Interview & photos: Marilaine Savard, from Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

17 minute interview of Marilaine Savard by Andrés Soto of KPFA Radio.  Dramatic photos.  Ms. Savard is the spokesperson for a citizens’ group in the region of Lac-Mégantic, Québec.  Last year, a string of exploding petroleum rail cars destroyed the center of the town and claimed 47 lives….

Ms. Savard’s visit with us here in the Bay Area was sponsored by:
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In partnership with: Sierra Club, 350 Bay Area, Communities for a Better Environment, Richmond Progressive Alliance, ForestEthics, Pittsburg Defense Council, Pittsburg Ethics Council, Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community, and the Crockett-Rodeo-Hercules Working Group.