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
Enbridge insists pipelines safe despite worn-away covering
DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Operators of twin oil pipelines beneath the swirling waterway where Lakes Huron and Michigan converge insisted Monday they remain structurally sound even though an outer layer of protective covering has worn away in some places, while...
The US has one inspector for every 5,000 miles of pipeline
There are 2.7 million miles of pipeline snaked across the US. Some of the pipes carry hazardous chemicals, others carry crude oil, and still others carry highly pressurized natural gas. And when it comes to safety, all of them are under the care of 528 government...
Compressors on natural gas pipelines measured releasing high concentration plumes of gas
Damascus Citizens for Sustainability Study Proves Gas Plumes Exist from Compressor Stations on Pipelines. Characterization of methane plumes downwind of natural gas compressor stations in Pennsylvania and New York. March 11, 2017 - Narrowsburg, NY - A newly released...
Maryland House overwhelmingly approves bill to ban fracking
The bill passed the state House with a veto-proof majority. A bill to ban fracking in the state of Maryland sailed through the state House of Delegates on Friday with a 97–40 majority vote. The bill will now go to the state Senate. A companion bill was introduced...
A Bridge Too Far: How Appalachian Basin Gas Pipeline Expansion Will Undermine U.S. Climate Goals
A Bridge Too Far: How Appalachian Basin Gas Pipeline Expansion Will Undermine U.S. Climate Goals. Oil Change International; Appalachian Voices; Bold Alliance; Chesapeake Climate Action Network; Earthworks; Environmental Action; Sierra Club (national); 350.org; Blue...
Tell FERC: Reject the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Below are 2 methods for making comments to FERC on the DEIS [draft environmental statement]. The deadline is April 6. You can make more than 1 comment - and the more, the better! 1] Chesapeake Climate Action Network [CCAN] has created an easy-to-use online comment...
Virginia’s governor can and must protect us from bad pipeline projects
Contrary to assertions in a Feb. 13 Roanoke Times editorial (“Showmanship”), Virginia’s governor will play a decisive role in determining whether major interstate natural gas pipelines can be built across our state. To play that role correctly, the governor must do...
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will lead Indian march on Washington
Members of Indian tribes from across the country began to arrive in Washington Tuesday for four days of protests, prayer and demonstrations to assert rights and raise awareness of issues affecting American Indians. The Native Nations Rise movement will bring a teepee...
Study Shows Huge Losses from Gas Leaks in CT
March 7, 2017 HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut ratepayers are footing the bill for natural-gas leaks statewide, according to a new report. Using sensitive equipment, a study commissioned by the Sierra Club found that about 43,000 cubic feet of gas per day is...
OpEd: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the democratic Gubernatorial Primary
The Democratic Party’s primary for governor is June 13th, and you need to register to vote by May 19 to cast a ballot. You need not register Democrat to participate. Former Congressman Tom Perriello and current Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam are the candidates, and...
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