by Kenda Hanuman | May 13, 2016 | Compressor Stations, Environmental Justice, For Landowners
The Union Hill community in Buckingham has been named one of Virginia’s most endangered historic places by Preservation Virginia due to the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s (ACP) proximity to the area. Dominion and three other partners are seeking federal approval...
by Kenda Hanuman | May 3, 2016 | Compressor Stations, Environmental Justice
Preservation Virginia released a list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Scenic Places that includes the three sites as one entry under a new category of “cultural resources threatened by utility infrastructure projects.” Source: Historic preservation group takes aim at...
by Kenda Hanuman | Apr 20, 2016 | Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Politics of energy
On Monday, I allowed myself to be arrested for a cause vitally important to the Sierra Club: a democracy where every voice is heard. In this organization’s history, we’ve learned that in order to protect our environment—our clean air, clean water, and wild places—we...
by Kenda Hanuman | Oct 4, 2015 | Compressor Stations, Environmental Justice
Dozens of people in Buckingham County are going head-to-head with Dominion Virginia Power over its plan to put a natural gas compression station there. http://www.nbc29.com/story/30156410/dominion-hears-opposition-to-proposed-buckingham-co-station Source:...
by Kenda Hanuman | Oct 3, 2015 | Environmental Justice, Fossil Fuels, Health & Safety, Solar, Video & Audio
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...