Rev. Jesse Jackson taught us that environmental justice is civil rights in our time.
For decades, toxins from the HERC have filled the lungs of Northsiders and surrounding communities. 🧵(1/3)
#minneapolis #ShutDownHerc
Hunger Strike to Commence I am disgusted by the lack of action and transparency from the county. The people have been clear that we want the HERC incinerator shut down and we have not been listened to. That’s why some of us have made the difficult decision to engage in a hunger strike. Julian Pone, District 4 1. Start closure of herc trash burner 2. Agree to a community led transition process 3. Ensure accountability and transparency Collage of zero burn coalition members. A logo with HERC crossed out by a knife and a fork. Another logo "Time is up Hennepin" Shut it down. Zero Burn Coalition logo.
Here’s what we’ve recently heard from the Hennepin County board:
- They do not support our hunger strike.
- They do not support the immediate shutdown of the HERC.
Let’s be clear: this is an admission that they are ignoring us....(1/3) #ShutDownHERC #FreedomToBreathe
We’re Minnesotans. We care for each other and believe all Minnesotans deserve the freedom to breathe — no matter what they look like or where they call home. (1/5) #ICEOUT #ShutDownHerc #mpls
🧵 “You voted to shut down HERC. You still won’t set a date. People are dying — and you’re responsible.” (1/4)
#FreedomToBreathe #ShutDownHERC #ICEOut #mpls @hennepin3.bsky.social @hennepindebbie.bsky.social (Music by Big Cats)
Images of people holding signs protesting the HERC trash burner. Text: "Hunger Strike to Commence if Demands Are Not Met." Image of HERC burner in the background. Zero Burn Coalition logo and Time Is Up Hennepin logo included
Text: "Hunger Strike to Commence. Zero Burn Coalition has given Hennepin County and 30 day deadline to meet these demands: 1) Start closure of HERC trash burner 2) Agree to a community led transition process. 3) Ensure accountability and transparency
Zero Burn Coalition members are preparing to hunger strike if demands to close HERC and start working with community are not met.
Read the full press release at zeroburncoalition.org
#TimeIsUp #ShutDownHerc
Flier with text: You’re invited: HERC EDUCATION SESSIONS! Have you ever wondered… 1) Why is Hennepin County continuing to operate a waste to energy (WtE) incinerator that is aging and causing harm to the environment and community? 2) What is the cost to the environment and the community that surrounds the HERC? 3) What false or misleading claims is the County using to justify continued support for the HERC and the special interests that benefit from it? Join this Wednesday at 6pm on Zoom! Swipe for more dates and info. Sign up at bit.ly/hercsessions.” Zero Burn Coalition and MN Environmental Justice Table logos are included, and a semi transparent picture of the HERC trash burner is in the background
Flier with text: “You’re invited: HERC EDUCATION SESSIONS! Wednesdays at 6pm CT: May 21. Final session of the season! Join this session to hear directly from community members, policy experts, scientists, union members, and researchers to gain a well-rounded understanding of the issue. Sign up at: bit.ly/hercsessions.” MN Environmental Justice Table and Zero Burn Coalition logos are included.
Final session of the season!
We’ve been learning so much together at the HERC Education Sessions, and we hope you will join us the finale Wed 5/21!
Sign up now at bit.ly/hercsessions
#ShutDownHERC
Come learn about HERC with us and meet some neighbors!
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#ShutDownHERC
Flier with text: You’re invited: HERC EDUCATION SESSIONS! Have you ever wondered… 1) Why is Hennepin County continuing to operate a waste to energy (WtE) incinerator that is aging and causing harm to the environment and community? 2) What is the cost to the environment and the community that surrounds the HERC? 3) What false or misleading claims is the County using to justify continued support for the HERC and the special interests that benefit from it? Join this Wednesday 4/30 at 6pm! Swipe for more dates and info. Sign up at bit.ly/hercsessions.” Zero Burn Coalition and MN Environmental Justice Table logos are included, and a semi transparent picture of the HERC trash burner is in the background
Flier with text: “You’re invited: HERC EDUCATION SESSIONS! Wednesdays at 6pm CT: April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21. Join these sessions to hear directly from community members, policy experts, scientists, union members, and researchers to gain a well-rounded understanding of the issue. Sign up at: bit.ly/hercsessions.” MN Environmental Justice Table and Zero Burn Coalition logos are included.
Come learn more about the HERC trash burner with your neighbors in a virtual setting!
Upcoming four Wednesdays, including 4/30…
Sign up at bit.ly/hercsessions
#ShutDownHERC
Tomorrow, Minneapolis has the opportunity to let the county know it’s time to put words into action and close the HERC.
We can’t afford to keep poisoning our communities. The costs are too high.
Show up tomorrow to raise your voice with Zeroburn MN, so the city takes action to #shutdownherc!
