On Saturday afternoon a platform that forms part of the LNG terminal, that will be used to bring huge quantities of gas into Wales, collapsed into the sea. Workers were thrown into the water causing 7 people severe injuries and one death. The port was re-opened the next day despite this severe safety risk.

This is the first major disaster on the pipleine that has caused been constantly criticised for its safety breaches and negative impact on the environment. Since the pipeline was proposed protesters have been raising awareness about how dangerous it will be and this is now highlighted as a death has already been caused before the construction has even finished. It is frightening to think of the impact it will have when massive quantities of gas are involved (likely to be a huge explosion killing hundreds).

The pipeline should clearly not be built but it seems the government and the media are determined not to let people know of the great risks it poses. There is more info on the bbc website ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7033356.stm) but it very much plays down how serious this issue is.

There is a day of action on Monday 15th against Royal Bank of Scotland who are the main funders of the pipeline so get involved and raise awareness about this killer of people and the enviroment. (visit risingtide.org.uk)