LNG-Terminal auf Rügen: US-Video-Botschaft erschüttert Ostsee-Gemeinschaft.

„Rügen: Impact on the Community – An Urgent Call to Action“

On the picturesque island of Rügen, nestled along the Baltic Sea coast, a growing concern has gripped the local community. The proposed construction of an LNG terminal in Mukran has sparked intense opposition from residents and environmental activists alike. Now, a powerful video message from the United States is adding fuel to the fire, resonating deeply with those who cherish the beauty of the Ostsee and the charm of Rügen.

The heart-wrenching video, produced in the US, highlights the detrimental effects of LNG extraction using fracking methods. The controversial practice, banned in Germany since 2017 due to groundwater contamination risks, continues in the US. The repercussions of this process are felt even in remote corners of the world like Rügen, as LNG gas sourced from American fracking finds its way to terminals like the one planned on the island.

A passionate activist from Texas, featured in the video, stands before a LNG shipping port in Brownsville, Texas, issuing a direct plea to the German government. She emphasizes the devastating impact of LNG operations on local communities, fisheries, and tourism, urging authorities to prioritize the well-being of the people over industrial interests.

The Citizens‘ Initiative for a Livable Rügen has been at the forefront of the opposition, voicing the concerns of the majority of the island’s residents who oppose the LNG terminal. With the recent financial backing from the German government to connect the terminal to the gas network, the opposition’s fight has intensified. The looming threat of LNG-induced dead zones in the Baltic Sea has heightened fears among environmentalists and locals alike.

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Determined to protect their beloved island and stand in solidarity with communities affected by fracking in the US, the Citizens‘ Initiative plans to forge alliances with activists from Texas. Joint events, including discussions and awareness campaigns, are scheduled to take place on Rügen in early July.

To rally support and convey their message, the Citizens‘ Initiative has called for a public gathering on Sunday, May 26th, from 2 to 4 pm at the intersection leading to the Mukran port. The gathering aims to bring together all residents of Rügen who are committed to preserving the island’s natural beauty and safeguarding its future.

In the face of mounting opposition and growing awareness of the potential environmental risks, the struggle against the LNG terminal on Rügen continues. As the local community unites to protect their home, the echoes of the US activist’s plea resonate across the Baltic Sea, urging all to heed the call for a sustainable future.