TransCanada, the owner of the XL Pipeline, can controversially seize the land of Texans who refuse to hand their property over to the massive oil project. Under the power of eminent domain, the government can seize citizens' property without their consent, since the pipeline is considered to be for "public use and benefit."
"I am mad. This land is my land. It's been our land since '83, our home is on it," Fairchild said. Toxic waste ponds, greenhouse gases, and groundwater pollution are among the impacts Fairchild is protesting.
Demand justice for the great-grandmother that was arrested for trespassing on her own property!
How can you be arrested for "trespassing" on your own land? Well, anything can happen when a multinational corporation comes in and expropriates your farm for their profit.
That's why actress and activist Daryl Hannah has joined forces with East Texas ranch owner Eleanor Fairchild, 78, to stage a protest against Keystone XL construction on Mrs. Fairchild's farm. The actress is intent on defending Mrs. Fairchild's home and business, Fairchild Farms, a portion of which has been expropriated by TransCanada, for its toxic tar sands pipeline. The duo claim their action is inspired by our ongoing tree blockade happening on a neighboring property.
On Thursday afternoon, Hannah marched across Fairchild Farms with the ranch owner to block bulldozers from continuing to clear large swaths of Mrs. Fairchild's land along the toxic tar sands pipeline's route. Keystone XL will permanently bisect Mrs. Fairchild's 300 acre ranch, which includes undeveloped wetland areas and natural springs producing over 400 gallons of fresh water per minute from her property. Hannah, whose outspoken anti-Tar Sands position dates back many years, expressed pride to be able to stand with Mrs. Fairchild who is watching her home and its delicate ecosystems be destroyed in front of her eyes.
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