Virginia Tech University and the Niskanen Center, a Washington, DC-based think tank that has been involved in pipeline issues, are partnering on a survey to gather information about pipeline-affected residents’ experiences with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The results
New study promotes gas pipelines to meet climate change goals
A new study released April 25 by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University argues in favor of natural gas pipelines making a positive contribution toward reducing climate change. The study states: The Biden administration’s move to bring
Virginia DEQ announces new Environmental Justice Office
Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/22/21
Virginia landowners urge FERC to require cancelled Atlantic Coast Pipeline to relinquish easements
Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/21/21 Related: Opinion/Editorial: Owners have right to land use
Pipeline Run; MVP Opponents Continue the Protests
Card – WVTF Virginia’s Public Radio – 4/28/21 Related: Pipeline Protest: Women to Run Route, Raise Funds for Local Communities
62 groups urge Biden admin to scrap Mountain Valley permits
Card – E&E Energywire – 4/22/21
Protester who blocked pipeline work in Giles County is charged, jailed
Card – The Roanoke Times – 4/20/21
Hileman: DEQ should reject MVP’s water-crossing application
Card – The Roanoke Times – 4/17/21
As it takes up another contentious permit, air board wrestles with public engagement
Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/29/21 Related: Groups ask Virginia environmental officials to reopen Chickahominy Power permit
New superintendent named for Blue Ridge Parkway
Card – E&E News – 4/19/ 21