A new study concludes that “the proliferation of natural gas infrastructure contributes to distinct risks that threaten shareholder value, including investor portfolio risk, company-level physical risk, regulatory and technological transition risk, and reputational risk.” Natural Gas: A Bridge to Climate

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is looking like a riskier investment every day

Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/20/20

Dominion Energy nearing construction on first offshore wind turbines in U.S. federal waters

Card – CBS19 News – 4/21/20

A big deal’: Keystone XL ruling could threaten other pipelines

Card – E&E EnergyWire – 4/22/20 Related: Keystone XL ruling could futher delay Mountain Valley Pipeline permit

Wind tops coal in U.S. power, marking its rapid ascent

Card – E&E Climatewire – 4/21/20

FERC Denies Rehearings on PJM Capacity Orders, in a Blow to States’ Renewables Plans

Card – Greentech Media – 4/16/20

ABRA CONSERVATION HUB

ABRA’s Conservation Hub program promotes responsible resource management by providing access to critical information needed for effective public involvement in environmental review and oversight.

Following the defeat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in 2020, ABRA initiated the Conservation Hub to support informed public engagement with the broader range of environmental issues confronting the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Mountain region. The Conservation Hub builds on the analysis and information sharing capacity achieved through ABRA’s Pipeline CSI project during the years of ACP opposition.

The Conservation Hub is based on the use of GIS mapping to provide details and context for land development projects and management practices that involve risk of environmental harm, as well as for environmental preservation and restoration initiatives. The Conservation Hub also provides access to regulatory documents and assessments related to specific projects or issues.

Multiple Conservation Hub sites, focused on individual projects or issues, have been developed collaboratively with ABRA’s partners and allies. Going forward, we invite conservation groups, individuals, and communities to provide ideas for new Hub sites and GIS mapping that can contribute to informed public engagement on behalf of environmental integrity in the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region.