Further natural gas extraction in Appalachia is unlikely to be profitable as the US energy system undergoes rapid decarbonization, according to a report from the Ohio River Valley Institute (ORVI), an independent think tank located in Johnstown, PA. Risks for
Senators Kaine and Warner voice concerns about MVP stream crossings
Virginia’s two U.S. Senators, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, have written Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to express concerns they have heard from constituents about confusion on recent filings with the agency by Mountain Valley
Governor Northam signs bill for study of gold mining in Virginia
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed into law a bill that would direct a study of gold mining in the Commonwealth. The issue arose last year when ABRA member Friends of Buckingham became aware that a Canadian mining company was
Biden appoints EJ Advisory Council, including Tom Cormons of App Voices
The White House announced March 29 the membership of the new Council on Environmental Quality’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Among the 26 appointees is Tom Corman, Executive Director of Appalachian Voices, an ABRA member. The Council will provide advice and
Stream crossings for Mountain Valley Pipeline become more complicated
Card – The Roanoke Times – 3/29/21
City, County Support Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area Designation
Card – Daily News-Herald – 3/26/21
Lawmakers must protect Virginians from the harms of gold mining
Card – Virginia Mercury – 3/25/21
Bondurant: Why was press blocked from tree-sitter removal?
Card – The Roanoke Times – 3/27/21
FERC rejects bid to halt Mountain Valley construction
Card – E&E Energywire – 3/25/21
Defense League lobbies for landowner easements
Card – Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald – 3/23/21