by Nelson Bailey | Feb 17, 2017 | Politics of energy
Second in a two-part series Editor’s note: This series informs about the ability citizens have to observe how they are governed through and in using the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and it analyzes the openness and responsiveness of governments in the...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 17, 2017 | Fossil Fuels, Pipelines
Reilly to organize fellow landowners to resist the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines Carolyn Reilly is Bold Alliance’s new Regional Pipeline Fighter in Virginia and W. Virginia.Rocky Mount, Virginia — Bold Alliance has hired landowner...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 17, 2017 | Health & Safety, Politics of energy
By NICK GILMORE • FEB 15, 2017 According to a new analysis released this week, two proposed pipeline projects in the state could have significant environmental impacts. From the very beginning, the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines have been highly...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 16, 2017 | Accidents, Fossil Fuels, Health & Safety
The energy company behind the disputed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has reported hundreds of thousands of gallons of spills from pipelines between 2015 and 2016, according to an analysis released earlier this month. According to the Feb. 6 report from the Louisiana...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 16, 2017 | Health & Safety, Politics of energy, Regulatory Permit Process
Just 15 minutes after the doors opened last night, the auditorium at Forest Hills Middle School — a public school — in Wilson was beginning to fill with people. But the “public” listening session about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline wasn’t really public. And only select...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 16, 2017 | Coal, Fossil Fuels
A bill that would have required Dominion Virginia Power to submit more information to state regulators before it is allowed to close what environmental groups contend are leaky, unlined ponds containing millions of tons of coal ash has cleared a House committee,...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 16, 2017 | Health & Safety, Politics of energy
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) is available. It describes the land that the pipeline will go through, the unique aspects of that land and the community and how to protect those things if they build the pipeline....
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 16, 2017 | Compressor Stations, Regulatory Permit Process
More than 50 people attended a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Landowner’s Informational Meeting held at Buckingham County Middle School on Sunday. The event — which included speakers from numerous groups in opposition to the proposed Atlantic Coast...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 16, 2017 | Health & Safety, Pipelines
The governor of North Dakota ordered protesters on Wednesday to evacuate a demonstration camp near the site of the Dakota Access Pipeline in the latest move to clear the area that has served as a base for opposition to the multibillion dollar project. Republican Doug...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 15, 2017 | Climate Change
A new briefing released by Oil Change International provides key information on the impacts of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. This pipeline would run over 600 miles from northwestern West Virginia, southeast through Virginia and south across eastern North Carolina....
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 15, 2017 | Climate Change, Pipelines
Controversial pipelines pushed by Trump a risk to West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and the planet. Two studies released today find that if built, the controversial Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines would together contribute as much greenhouse gas...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 15, 2017 | Events, Regulatory Permit Process
Get help to send comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) website about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Volunteers will help guide you through the process of submitting your comments. Your voice matters! They don’t know if we...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 15, 2017 | Accidents, Pipelines
REFUGIO, Texas — A natural gas pipeline explosion shook homes near Refugio, about 160 miles southwest of Houston, early Wednesday morning. The explosion happened along 427 FM Rd 774. Early reports are that the shaking from the explosion were felt as far as 60...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 15, 2017 | For Landowners, Natural Gas, Pipelines
February 15. 2017 The Mariner East 2 pipelines would run more than 300 miles through 17 Pennsylvania counties. (Andy Arthur/Flickr) PHILADELPHIA – Environmental groups have filed an appeal of 20 permits issued Monday for the proposed Mariner East Two pipelines. The...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 14, 2017 | Fracking, Politics of energy
Thomas Hadwin Friends of Central Shenandoah Dominion and its partners in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) have made what appears on the surface to be an enticing proposal. They have said that we need a greater supply of natural gas in Virginia to fuel our...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 14, 2017 | Endangered Species, Health & Safety
ABS-CBN News Posted at Feb 14 2017 01:53 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 2017 02:05 PM MANILA – Environment Secretary Gina Lopez said Tuesday she served notice to operators of dozens of mines, asking them to explain why their permits should not be canceled for...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 14, 2017 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2017 12:00 am By Duncan Adams duncan.adams@roanoke.com | 981-3324 Mountain Valley Pipeline’s controversial quest to bury a 42-inch diameter natural gas pipeline through the region requires the company to acquire easements across private...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 14, 2017 | Accidents, Climate Change, Pipelines
By Sue Sturgis Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — In the debate over construction of new oil and gas pipelines, industry representatives have long argued that pipelines are safer than other methods for moving fossil fuels over long distances. Take for...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 14, 2017 | Climate Change, Pipelines
February 14. 2017 Youth plaintiffs in a federal case are alleging the federal government knew about the drastic effects of climate change, but did not do enough to slow its effects. (Robin Loznak/ZUMAPRESS.com) EUGENE, Ore. – A team of teenagers and young adults is...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 13, 2017 | Pipelines, Politics of energy
By Tom Jackman February 4 The protests of 2016, against pipelines and police shootings and a presidential candidate, have sparked lawmakers in eight states to consider bills boosting penalties for unlawful demonstrations. They include one that would protect drivers...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 13, 2017 | Politics of energy
First in a two-part series Editor’s note: This series informs about the ability citizens have to observe how they are governed through and in using the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and it analyzes the openness and responsiveness of governments in the...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 13, 2017 | Politics of energy
Buckingham supervisors’ decision to deny non-residents and those who don’t own land in the county from communicating their thoughts, feelings, concerns, compliments or complaints during public comment was a strike at free speech. There are many stakeholders across the...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 13, 2017 | Accidents, Health & Safety, Pipelines
Vehicles and a power pole smoke next to a fire at the Phillips 66 pipeline in Paradis, La. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. (AP) PARADIS, La. – One worker was missing and two were injured after an explosion sparked a fire at a Louisiana pipeline Thursday night, officials...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 13, 2017 | Compressor Stations, Pipelines
A farmer who says he’ll be negatively impacted by the proposed 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) project has filed a civil suit against ACP LLC and the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors. The 27-page document, filed in Buckingham Circuit Court in early...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 10, 2017 | Politics of energy
In commenting on February 7, 2017, about recent activity in the Virginia Legislature, Ivy Main says, “Dominion Power defends its billion-dollar handout from ratepayers; squashes dissent; asks for more.” She discusses bills that have been proposed this...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 10, 2017 | Events, Regulatory Permit Process
Sunday, February 12 from 2-4 pm Buckingham County Middle School Cafeteria 1184 High School Road, Buckingham, VA 23921 Learn to make powerful comments to FERC regarding your landowner rights, environmental concerns, the Federal review process, and the economic...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 10, 2017 | Compressor Stations, Regulatory Permit Process
On February 2, 2017, Appalachian Mountain Advocates filed on behalf of Carlos B. Arostegui a complaint for declaratory relief against the Buckingham Board of Supervisors and ACP asking that the special use permit for the compressor station be voided. One of the...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Jan 30, 2017 | Pipelines
WARM SPRINGS — The decision could make or break the future of their farm. Robert “Bob” and Roberta “Robbie” Koontz are in arguably the toughest battle of their lives — to preserve hundreds of acres they have worked tirelessly to save from industrial ruin. When utility...
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Jan 30, 2017 | Pipelines
A published report by McClatchy Newspapers said President Trump is including the Atlantic Coast Pipeline among a list of 50 national infrastructure projects his administration considers priorities. While that report could not be confirmed by the lead utility project...
by Kaveri Helsley | Jan 26, 2017 | Environmental Justice, Regulatory Permit Process
As an Atlantic Coast Pipeline project opponent, I must point out some critically shoddy work in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Atlantic Coast Pipeline Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) analysis. In a Farmville Herald article, titled “FERC:...
