ACP Archives
The Friends of Buckingham have worked for more than seven years to protect our lands from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Our efforts were successful!
An archive of what went into this remarkable environmental accomplishment follows.
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Pipelines & Compressor Stations
Fracking Can Taint Drinking Water, EPA Report Finds
WASHINGTON—Fracking can affect drinking water supplies in certain circumstances, the Obama administration said in a long-awaited report issued Tuesday, leaving open the possibility of more widespread impacts that it says can’t be determined with current data. The...
State board approves water certification for Dominion’s pipeline, but with a caveat opponents say will buy more time
Environmental groups called it a win. Dominion Energy — which is leading the development of the hotly contested Atlantic Coast Pipeline — called it a “very significant milestone.” The 4-3 vote Tuesday by the State Water Control Board on a crucial water quality...
Dominion Energy Arguing to Use Eminent Domain for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Quinn Robinson A "NO PIPELINE" button on Quinn Robinson's jacket Kenda Hanuman Anti-pipeline sign in Buckingham County BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) -Dominion Energy is beginning the process to take land to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline through central Virginia...
Lopez and Rasoul: Pipeline not worth cost to Virginians
By Alfonso Lopez and Sam Rasoul Lopez and Rasoul are both Democratic members of the House of Delegates. Lopez is from Arlington. Rasoul is from Roanoke. As the State Water Control Board is scheduled to take up certification of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, it’s...
2nd worker dies from from injuries suffered in Oct. 31 Colonial Pipeline explosion
Read more: ABC 33/40.com/news - 12.06.2017 Posted by: Nelson Bailey
Atlantic Coast Pipeline blows another deadline as NC officials seek more info
The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, already more than a year behind schedule, missed another deadline Wednesday when North Carolina regulators said they would not issue an environmental permit by Dec. 15 as had been expected. The N.C. Department of Environmental...
VIDEOS: Pipeline explodes south of Carlsbad
EDDY COUNTY, New Mexico - A pipeline explosion south of Carlsbad prompted evacuations early Wednesday morning. (Photo: Makayla Viehweg) People are back home, but talk about a wild morning. Makayla Viehweg lives about a mile away from where the explosion happened. She...
Pipe Dreams: Economic & Jobs Myths of Natural Gas Pipelines
NRDC recently commissioned an analysis from economists at the Applied Economics Clinic at Tufts University to dig into the repeated claim by project proponents that new interstate natural gas pipelines like the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) or Mountain Valley Pipeline...
Father, son killed in Dixon area pipeline explosion
NACHUSA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in northern Illinois say a father and son were killed in a natural gas pipeline explosion while working on a farm field. Officials on Wednesday said 59-year-old father Rory Miller of Amboy and 30-year-old son Ryan Miller of Oregon died...
New Economic Analysis: Fracked-Gas Pipelines Could Lead to Billions More in Charges to Dominion Customers, No Job Growth in Virginia
You know how Gov. Terry McAuliffe has spent the past four years running around Virginia, repeating Dominion’s (laughable, false) talking points about how the Atlantic Coast Pipeline will be a “game changer” that will supposedly “spur economic growth in all parts of...
Other Environmental Issues
Earth To Paris
This December, leaders, experts, and advocates will gather in Paris as all the nations of the world come together to finalize a new global climate agreement. Let’s make sure they hear our voice. #earthtoparis Source: Earth To Paris
What you need to know about Obama’s biggest global warming move yet — the Clean Power Plan – The Washington Post
One interesting part of the article is the push to renewable to avoid an early rush to gas. This would possibly make gas pipelines less in demand for a quick substitution that ultimately leaves unused hardware in the ground and devastating scars on the land In the...
The ACP trying to find it’s way
Tom Shipley wrote this interesting letter about the beginnings of the pipeline in WV and evidently there's lots of opposition even there shipley, cave and trout Reading this it sounds like a wonderful destination for cavers and fishermen alike--Hard to imagine an...
What do we get for 5 billion dollars? comment to FERC By Monique Sullivan and Chad Oba
Please consider the following article in your decision regarding the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Thank you for your consideration! CLEAN ENERGY VS. DOMINION’S PIPELINE: WHAT DO WE GET FOR $5 BILLION? By Monique Sullivan and Chad Oba Monique Sullivan...
Beautiful Power Plant Will Use Ocean Tides to Power 155K Homes
A planned power plant in Wales may look like the Guggenheim Museum but its benefits will outweigh the beauty: it will use the ocean tides to power 155,000 homes. Source: Beautiful Power Plant Will Use Ocean Tides to Power 155K Homes
Massanutten Regional Solar Co-op
Source: Massanutten Regional Solar Co-op Keep your eye on these companies, solar power is getting easier, cheaper, more available, every day
Salamander found nowhere else in the world lies in path of proposed pipeline – Richmond Times-Dispatch: News
Salamander found nowhere else in the world lies in path of proposed pipeline Story Comments Image (3)Print Create a hardcopy of this pageFont Size: Default font size Larger font size22Previous Next20151012_MET_KNOBp2STEVEN DAVID JOHNSONCow Knob salamander, Reddish...
Energy Storage Occurs Less in the Places It Would Be Most Useful
These are the discussions that will become more and more prevalent as those in charge of our energy future become responsible global citizens and stop chasing the fast buck. According to a new report, installing battery packs in homes and businesses could help prevent...
Solar inspiration from the Indigenous community
https://youtu.be/iXUTA675NB8
Energy Democracy: Building a Solar Dream in a Tar Sands Nightmare
We've been looking down far too long and digging the bottom of the barrel in dirty fossil fuels. We must now turn our gaze towards the sun and realize the true energy potential that is available to us here and now. We must choose to build healthy vibrant communities...
Environmental Justice
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