A proposed pipeline expansion project that would cut through several Middle Tennessee counties birthed a grassroots movement aimed at stopping it, as TVA plans yet another fossil fuel buildout.
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How a Pipeline Proposal Birthed a Community Movement in Middle Tennessee
TAGS: Kingston Fossil Plant Methane natural gas pipelines pipelines Ridgeline Expansion Project SAGE TN Sierra Club Tennessee TVA
TVA seeking public comments on new gas plans for Ashland City
Next Wednesday, June 21, community members from Ashland City will be at the David McCullough Community Room to get more information about a proposed methane gas plant, battery storage system and 12-mile gas pipeline near their homes in Cheatham County.
TAGS: Cheatham County Cumberland Fossil Plant Endangered species natural gas pipelines Tennessee Valley Authority
Upper Cumberland residents push back on dangerous pipeline plans
Upper Cumberland residents from Jackson and Putnam counties came together to oppose a proposed pipeline in their communities. Dozens of residents attended the public meeting in Cookeville that was hosted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), during which the agency was seeking comments on the pipeline’s many environmental impacts.
TAGS: Enbridge Kingston Fossil Plant natural gas pipelines Ridgeline Expansion Project Tennessee Valley Authority
Report: Replacing Cumberland Fossil Plant with energy efficiency and renewables would have much higher jobs outcomes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, (540) 798-6683), dan@appvoices.org Knoxville, Tennessee — The Tennessee Valley Authority could create thousands of jobs for the region if it implemented a mix of energy efficiency and renewable energy resources to…
TAGS: clean energy jobs Clean Energy Portfolio Cumberland Fossil Plant Energy Efficiency fracked gas Kingston Fossil Plant natural gas pipelines Tennessee Valley Authority U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
TVA’s decision to stick with fossil fuels at Cumberland plant isn’t final
TVA’s decision to convert coal-fired plants to fracked gas will lead to enormous environmental consequences — while providing fewer jobs than renewable energy.
TAGS: Cumberland Fossil Plant fossil fuels fracked gas just transition natural gas pipelines Solar power Tennessee Valley Authority
Time’s up for the Mountain Valley Pipeline
More than 43,000 people agree — regulators need to reject MVP’s request for a deadline extension.
TAGS: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC frack mountain valley pipeline mvp natural gas pipelines pipelines
Public Pushback Against Appalachian Natural Gas Pipelines
Community members from across Appalachia are joining together to fight the construction of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines, but critics cite flaws with the ongoing environmental review process.
TAGS: Atlantic Coast Pipeline FERC mountain valley pipeline natural gas pipelines POWHR Coalition Preserve Montgomery County VA
Across the Years: Updates from the Archives
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we looked through The Appalachian Voice archives to identify important topics that we’ve covered over the years and provide updates on where these issues stand today.
TAGS: air quality blair mountain Coal Ash Eastern hemlock Great Smoky Mountains National Park Kingston Coal Ash Spill migratory birds mountaintop removal coal mining natural gas pipelines
Consequences and Need for Natural Gas Pipelines Disputed
Community members, economic advisors and environmentalists question the need for the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines.
TAGS: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Environmental Impact Study mountain valley pipeline natural gas pipelines
Dakota Access Pipeline Stopped, For Now
As protests continue, the Obama administration stepped in to temporarily block the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
