Skip to content
Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance Logo

Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance

Protecting environmental integrity in the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region

Menu

  • Home
  • About ABRA
Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance

Update 268

You are here: Home » Update 268

Pandemic Impacts Agencies and Courts Dealing with Pipeline Issues

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a decisive impact on the activities of regulatory agencies and courts who have jurisdiction over pipeline issues. Within the last few days, the following has occurred: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

If There’s a Recession, What’s the Impact on Natural Gas?

Growing speculation about a possible economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to raise questions about the impact on the natural gas market.  A March 9 commentary by Andrew Bradford, CEO of BTU Analytics, notes that declines in

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

New FERC Commissioner Confirmed

James Danly, General Counsel of the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC), was confirmed 52-40 by U.S. Senate on March 12 as a FERC Commissioner. Mr. Danly, nominated as a Republican, was supported by all Republican Senators and 3 Democrats, including West

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Solar Energy Was Nearly 40% of New Generating Capacity in 2019

Solar energy accounted for 39.8% of new generating electricity generating capacity in the U.S. in 2019, according to a report released March 17.  The Solar Market Insight Report was released by the Solar Energy Industry Association and conducted by the

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Q&A: NRDC attorney on the legal issues behind Atlantic Coast Pipeline challenge

Card – Energy News Network – 3/19/20

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

FERC urged to stop major projects due to virus spread

Card – The Recorder – 3/19/20

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

New state report: The climate crisis is coming home to roost in NC

Card – NC Policy Watch – 3/13/20

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

As the cost of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline soars, renewable energy is the better option for NC

Card – Charlotte Observer – 3/16/20 Related: Local groups join call for state climate emergency declaration

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Governments have ‘historic opportunity’ to accelerate clean energy transition, IEA says

Card Related: Coronavirus crisis opens new paths toward clean energy Coronavirus calls for an aggressive Green New Deal

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Big Picture Read more

FERC approves Jordan Cove, moves to boost transmission

Card – E&E News – 3/19/20

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Big Picture Read more
  • « Previous

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.

ABRA

The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the environmental integrity of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region and the surrounding  Central Appalachian Highlands of Virginia and West Virginia.

Follow us

  • facebook

Contact Us

Rick Webb, Executive Director
Dan Shaffer, GIS Administrator
Olivia Miller, Communications Coordinator

Post Office Box 96
Monterey, Virginia 24465

Support ABRA

DONATE HERE

Subscribe to ABRA Updates

Copyright © 2023 Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance. All rights reserved. Theme Spacious by ThemeGrill. Powered by: WordPress.