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Boston University proposes to build a BioSafety Level 4 (BSL4) laboratory in the densely populated Roxbury/South End Area. This lab, funded and supported by the Bush administration, would research the most dangerous pathogens know to humanity (e.g. tularemia, anthrax, and the Ebola viruses), many of which can be transmitted through the air. The lab would pose catastrophic health and safety risks to the Greater Boston Area, create a potential terrorist target, undermine public health by diverting research funds to military purposes, operate without community or public oversight, and is opposed by the surrounding community. This website contains information about the proposed Bioterror Lab and the campaign to stop it. Biolab News!
First Great Success of 2008! Opening of the Bio-Terror Lab delayed until 2010!
Watch the video on New England Cable News.
2007 In Review
2007 was a great year for the Safety Net and the STOP the Bio-Terror Lab Coalition. We worked hard and created strategies that we put our hearts and souls into. We are proud to report back to you the instrumental goals we achieved with your support! We are proud to announce that our two year goal of getting our issued viewed nationally was achieved this year. Not only have we gotten our issue heard nationally, residents around the country are now using our strategies to stand up and fight their beast of a BSL4 proposal. This is true EMPOWERMENT!! Being heard as an environmental Injustice community was the GREATEST OBSTACLE in fighting Boston University and the politicians from day one. For 5 years we have tried to inform everybody and their momma about the environmental injustice the federal, state and local government was/is planning for the Roxbury/South End community and how that would affect every resident in the State of Mass. As residents who are normally ignored in power decisions concerning our community, the fight has been an uphill battle. We Are Still Standing and We are Standing Strong! Thanks to your donations last year we've been able to afford transportation for residents to attend meetings and events, office supplies, financial cost for events, printing, phone bills internet access and office space. We are proud to list the following accomplishments with links to the local and national media coverage below. To get involved or contact someone about the campaign check out our Take Action Page! See you in 2008! Supreme Judicial Court Rules in Favor of Roxbury/South End Residents!On December 13th the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (that state's highest court) delivered a victory to the residents of the South End and Roxbury... (read more) NIH Risk Assessment Receives a Failing Grade!National Research Council flunks the National Institutes of Health Supplementary Report... (read more) Faneuil Hall Public Hearing — A Huge Success!On Thursday, September 20 nearly 300 Stop the Bioterror Lab Campaign supporters from all over the area gathered at Faneuil Hall in a strong showing of opposition to the proposed lab! (read more) Mandamus Complaint — Residents Legal Civil Right ComplaintSafety Net filed a civils rights complaint with Health and Human Services more than two years ago... (read more) Congressional Oversight Hearings On The Proliferation Of Labs And AccidentsHave you read recently about all the accidents at high level labs across the country coming to light? (read more) Five Greater Boston Cities and Towns Pass Resolutions Against the Bioterror Lab!In 2007 citizens from around the Greater Boston Area worked to pass resolutions in thier cities and towns calling on Boston to re-evaluate their support for the proposed Bioterror Lab. (read more) SafetyNet brings attention to Boston University's Lack of Compliance in Jobsite DiversityThe City of Boston requires that all contractors make a good-faith effort to ensure that at least half the workforce lives in the city... (read more) Biolab opponents organize for City Council Hearing on Transportation ConcernsIn July, residents concerned about Boston University's lack of transportation plan pressured the Boston City Council to hold a hearing... (read more) The Safety Net Organizes Event at Cathedral Housing DevelopmentCommunity leaders from Villa Victoria and Cathedral organized a successful forum... (read more) Stop the Biolab coalition organizes Parade, Die-In and Party in Blackstone Park during BIO conferenceStop the Biolab Coalition members working with organizers of BioJustice 2007 organized several events during the BIO Convention in May... (read more) Stop the Biolab Coalition Organizes Dozens of Forumscontact: safetynetrox@yahoo.com |
Dear Coalition Supporter,