Atlantic Coast Pipeline Archives

September 28, 2017 | Celia Wexler

Op-eds Endorsing Atlantic Coast Pipeline Came From Big Power, Activists Charge

As we reported last April and May, a controversial 550-mile pipeline crossing Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina is roiling Virginia politics — right in the middle of a hotly contested gubernatorial race.The pipeline to bring natural gas from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania to consumers in Virginia and North Carolina has drawn the opposition Read More

Environment

June 8, 2017 | Celia Wexler

Dominion Energy Pulls Out All Stops for Pipeline Win

Dominion Energy wants to build a $5.5 billion natural gas pipeline that will cross three states, including Virginia. As Virginians prepare to go to the polls this month, their vote may determine whether the utility giant gets its way.

Tagged: Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Dominion Energy, Virginia

Environment

April 6, 2017 | Celia Wexler

Will Activists Be Able to Stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline?

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline will enrich investors, but it may permanently scar the Appalachian Trail and jeopardize the health, safety and peace of mind of the region’s most vulnerable residents.

Tagged: Atlantic Coast Pipeline, corporate greed, environmental racism