A February 11 request by Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (ACP, LLC) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to authorize additional stabilization measures for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline – including new trenching – has been challenged by the Southern Environmental
Standing Room Only for “Moral Call for Ecological Justice”
Over 1,000 persons gathered February 19 in Buckingham, VA to hear Rev. William Barber and former Vice President Al Gore at the “Moral Call for Ecological Justice.” A video of the event can be viewed by clicking here. Several news
Why the ACP Challenges the Central Appalachian Ecology
Recent weekly environmental monitoring reports issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of construction problems of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline illustrate the significant environmental difficulties being encountered by the project. The photos below, taken after rains in Upshur County,
WV Rivers Fires Back at House Resolution Condemning ACP Opponents
A resolution introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates that would condemn citizen groups opposing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline has been strongly opposed by the West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WVRC), an ABRA member. House Resolution 11 condemns “assaults on
DC Circuit Rejects Challenge to FERC Certificate for the MVP
A three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals turned down an appeal of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC)’s December 2017 approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The case had been brought by Appalachian Mountain Advocates, Chesapeake Climate
Al Gore, civil rights leader William Barber call on Northam to seek forgiveness through action
Card – The Washington Post – 2/20/19 Related: Civil rights leader, former vice president take aim at Northam, Dominion during visit to Buckingham County Buckingham rises up with visit from Rev. Barber, Al Gore Path to Racial Equity in VA
Pipeline work proceeds despite court ordered stay
Card – The Recorder – 2/21/19
Pipeline hits new setbacks
Card – Rocky Mount Telegram – 2/18/19
4th Circuit hearing on Atlantic Coast Pipeline not expected until May
Card – WV News – 2/18/19
Criminal investigation of Mountain Valley Pipeline is underway, federal filing shows
Card – The Roanoke Times – 2/ 15/19