by Bob Day | Dec 2, 2015 | Climate Change, Politics of energy
61 percent of residents in states suing the EPA actually agree with the Clean Power Plan. Source: 26 Attorneys General Are Suing The EPA. The Public Only Agrees With Them In 3 States.
by Kenda Hanuman | Dec 2, 2015 | Fossil Fuels, Renewables
COP21: 10 THINGS THE NEGOTIATORS NEED TO KNOW Source: Presentation title to go here – 2015-11-23-COP21-10-things-the-negotiators-need-to-know.pdf
by Kenda Hanuman | Nov 30, 2015 | Climate Change
What do we know about global warming? Climate change explained in six graphics #COP21 Source: BBC News – What is climate change?
by Bob Day | Nov 29, 2015 | Politics of energy
The commission reached that conclusion during its regular biennial review of Dominion’s earnings. Source: SCC orders Dominion to refund $19.7M to Virginia customers – Richmond Times-Dispatch: Ap
by Bob Day | Nov 29, 2015 | Renewables, Solar, Sustainability
solar movement hitting Richmond
by Bob Day | Nov 28, 2015 | Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, Renewables
2015 is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history, and this December world governments will meet in Paris for the biggest climate talks since 2009. Right now, commitments by world governments are falling short of where the world needs them to be. We need way...
by Bob Day | Nov 26, 2015 | Climate Change, Sustainability
Source: Official YouTube Blog: Climate change affects the things we love. #OursToLose
by Bob Day | Nov 26, 2015 | Economic Impacts, Politics of energy
Fred Costello is creating an open market for solar providers, in a move he describes as encouraging innovation and a competitive marketplace. Source: Florida State Rep Challenges Energy Monopoly
by Bob Day | Nov 26, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables
The technological capability exists for the entire world to be powered with renewable energy, researchers have found. It’s the political willpower that’s in question. Source: Researchers: The World Could Go Green by 2050
by Bob Day | Nov 25, 2015 | FERC communications, PEIS, Regulatory Permit Process
ferc response to peis
by Bob Day | Nov 25, 2015 | Climate Change
The UN climate talks begin next week. A strong climate agreement may be the turning point we need to begin protecting our planet from the worst impacts of climate change.Watch the video to find out what’s at stake at the Paris climate talks and share the video...
by Bob Day | Nov 24, 2015 | Climate Change, Economic Impacts
October was the sixth month in a row of the warmest temperatures ever recorded. That’s according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Source: Measuring the Climate-Services of Forests to Fight Global Warming | WVTF
by Kenda Hanuman | Nov 23, 2015 | Climate Change, Politics of energy
William Ruckelshaus, who this week will receive the presidential medal of freedom, says candidates are harming US’s reputation ahead of Paris climate talks Source: First EPA chief accuses Republicans of ignoring science for political gain | Environment | The...
by Bob Day | Nov 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Get the latest news video clips from NBC New York. Check out breaking video news and clips, including the most popular sports, entertainment, and weather videos. Source: Westchester Homeowners Battle Energy Company Over Pipeline Project | NBC New York
by Bob Day | Nov 14, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables
Bill Nye teamed up with Arnold Schwarzenegger to confront climate denial head on in an episode of National Geographic’s Explorer, Bill Nye’s Global Meltdown Source: Bill Nye + Arnold Schwarzenegger Confront Climate Denial Head On
by Bob Day | Nov 13, 2015 | Climate Change, Conservation, Politics of energy
Words matter. Source: Canada Now Has A Minister Of Climate Change
by Kenda Hanuman | Nov 12, 2015 | Fossil Fuels, Regulatory Permit Process
Sign this petition to Rickey R. Hass, Inspector General, The United States House of Representatives, The United States Senate, and President Barack Obama: We call on our Federal Legislators, the President, and the Inspector General of DOE to:• Conduct an INVESTIGATION...
by Bob Day | Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
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by Bob Day | Nov 9, 2015 | FERC communications, Regulatory Permit Process
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION November 6, 2015 MOTION TO INTERVENE ADDENDA OUT OF TIME Pursuant to Section 15 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. § 717n) (“NGA”), and Rule 214 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s...
by Bob Day | Nov 8, 2015 | Climate Change
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
by Bob Day | Nov 6, 2015 | Politics of energy
A decision on the controversial pipeline. Source: Obama rejects Keystone XL project, citing U.S. climate leadership – The Washington Post
by Kenda Hanuman | Nov 4, 2015 | Accidents, Health & Safety
Jeffrey Wiese, the nation’s top oil and gas pipeline safety official, recently strode to a dais beneath crystal chandeliers at a New Orleans hotel to let his audience in on an open secret: the regulatory process he oversees is “kind of dying.”Wiese...
by Bob Day | Nov 4, 2015 | Politics of energy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants state agencies to brief his office before department employees comment publicly about two deeply controversial interstate natural gas pipeline projects that have received the governor’s blessing. Source: Governor’s office to coordinate...
by Bob Day | Oct 24, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables, Sustainability
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...
by Bob Day | Oct 23, 2015 | Conservation, Economic Impacts, Endangered Species, Pipelines, Regulatory Permit Process
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...
by Bob Day | Oct 23, 2015 | Economic Impacts, FERC communications, Sustainability
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...
by Bob Day | Oct 23, 2015 | Economic Impacts, Politics of energy
With headlines like this it becomes even more important for individuals to start now to reduce their electricity demands on central generating plants like Dominion. Solar can fit on many rooftops, wind is viable in other areas. Local communities and individuals...
by Bob Day | Oct 22, 2015 | For Landowners, Politics of energy
Judge has yet to rule on petition issue. Source: Arguments heard in pipeline survey access
by Bob Day | Oct 21, 2015 | Fracking, Health & Safety
Stanford Study on Fracking, September 2014
by Bob Day | Oct 21, 2015 | Accidents, Health & Safety
List of gas pipeline accidents around the world – Wikipedia