Mediators Beyond Borders Los Angeles Region

Mediators Beyond Borders Los Angeles Region Building a More Peace"Able" World They come from civil society, government, academia, or student groups.

MBBI Projects, What We Do-
Projects come by invitation—an e-mail from a Ghanaian refugee camp, a conversation with Pittsburgh community leaders, or an appeal by a Rwandan senator. MBB has initiated 15 projects since its founding and new projects are continuously under consideration. Our LA Chapter supports such projects led at the International level, and also partner with local community groups to volunteer in the LA area.

02/16/2024

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JUST IN: Rep. Maxine Waters had just confirmed she will attend and speak at our Rally tomorrow!
Are you coming to this Saturday’s Speak Out/Speak Up rally beginning at 10:00 a.m in Columbia Park?

Here's what you need to know.

1. Try to come between 9:30 & 9:45 so we can start on time at 10am.

2. Should be sunny weather, but bring a light jacket

3. Make your own sign at home or when you arrive, we have poster board Etc. (Another reason for coming a little early) We also have some pre-made signs.

4. Prepare a one minute speak out as we will have an open mic (optional).

Suggestions: Why have you come? Your perspective on this 9-year battle? What you would like to say to the CEO of PBF or Valero about HF?

Can't come? Want to do something now to build attendance?

1) Share with your networks (copy & paste this flyer)
Facebook: Torrance Refinery Action Alliance
Twitter:
Instagram: southbaytraa

2) Donate if you can . We don't usually pitch for funds but we want to prepare for future legal action. (In this election season we guess you're getting lots of requests for funds - But as you know lawyers cost lots of money, and we're likely to be in the "Court of last resort" soon.
http://bit.ly/DonateToTRAA or scan the QR Code
Late News: The federal Office of Management and Budget has cleared the EPA rule governing the use of HF in refineries across the US. That means that the EPA may finally issue its final rule shortly.

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02/15/2024

Speak up for Community Safety
Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA)'s
9th Anniversary of a near-release of deadly HF
Informational gathering & rally

Join us on Saturday, February 17th 10:00am
@ Columbia Park, Prairie Ave. (north of 190th St.) in Torrance, CA
Learn more about the dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid (HF/MHF) used at the Torrance & Wilmington refineries, hear from experts & elected officials, and rally for the safer community we all deserve! Join us in telling Valero Energy Corporation (based in Texas) & PBF Energy, Inc. (based in New Jersey) that communities deserve safer places to live, learn, and work!

While these private companies rake in hundreds of millions of dollars off of the Los Angeles South Bay, their investment into safer chemicals and safe practices remains lacking. Let's make sure these two oil refining companies are protecting the safety of all children at nearby schools, of elderly people out for a walk, of our pets and wildlife, and for all! TRAA says, "OUR LIVES ARE WORTH THE COST TO CONVERT!"

For more information about the dangers of HF/MHF, a list of commercially-available alternatives to the deadly chemical, and the status of the fight for safer communities/working conditions, visit us at www.traa.website & join our page at www.facebook.com/TorranceRefineryActionAlliance
9 years ago, the Torrance Refinery narrowly missed a mass release of toxic HF/MHF. If the 40-ton piece of equipment had landed mere feet closer, the tank containing tens-of-thousands of pounds of Hydrofluoric Acid (aka HF/MHF) would have been damaged, leading to a potentially catastrophic, mass casualty event. People within a 6.2 mile radius of the refinery would have been put at risk for possible death or serious, irreversible damage to their health from the resulting deadly, ground-hugging gas cloud.
For years, people have rallied for the refineries that use HF/MHF to convert to any of the safer, commercially-proven & available alternatives. Elected officials have attempted to pass legislation to require safer chemical usage at refineries. Government agencies have struggled to enforce safety measures.

WE NEED YOUR HELP MORE THAN EVER!
Join the fight for a safer community to live and work!
(Optional) RSVP & share the event information using the event link: https://fb.me/e/58UqCsz33

The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA) is a volunteer, grassroots, community group seeking a ban on MHF. PBF's Torrance & Valero's Wilmington refineries use toxic, deadly Modified Hydrofluoric Acid (MHF); the only 2 refineries in CA using MHF.

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