There are many story lines in the analysis of Virginia’s 2017 election results, but turnout is clearly the most prominent explanation for the results. Statewide, voter turnout was up 16% since the last gubernatorial election in 2013. During that same
Forest Service Clears the Way for ACP
A response to objections raised to the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS)) Draft Record of Decision (ROD) about whether the proposed amendments to the Forest Plans of the Monongahela and George Washington National Forests to accommodate the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP)
Endangered Species Impacts from ACP Deemed Not a Problem
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has completed its review of the potential impact on certain endangered species by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) and concluded that the project “is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence” of any
Changes in FERC’s Evaluation of Gas Pipelines Urged in New Study
The nearly twenty-year-old policy process of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in evaluating proposed natural gas pipelines needs an overhaul, according to a new report issued this week by the Analysis Group, a well-regarded international economic consulting firm. “Natural
Regulators issue ‘Letter of Disapproval’ for Atlantic Coast Pipeline; Not a rejection, ACP says
Card – Triangle Business Journal – 11/7/17
Virginia’s election results are good news for the planet
Card – Think Progress – 11/8/17
COLUMN: What will gas pipeline do to Staunton’s water supply?
Card – Fredericksburg.com – 11/8/17
Opponents pan pipeline project
Card – Rocky Mount Telegram – 11/7/17
China gas deal with WV generates more questions than answers
Card – Charleston Gazette-Mail – 11/9/17
Virginia Water Board Can and Should Deny Pipeline Permits
Card – NRDC – 11/8/17