The Atlantic Coast Pipeline, like the Mountain Valley Pipeline, is a boondoggle that imperils our climate and communities. It must not be built. The Water Board has given itself an important opportunity to complete its work the right way by finalizing a complete rejection.
Author: Lorne Stockman
Burning the Gas ‘Bridge Fuel’ Myth
This analysis provides five clear reasons why fossil gas is not a “bridge fuel.” It shows that even with zero methane leakage, gas is not a climate change solution.
Trump stamps his mark on mid-Atlantic pipeline fights: time for McAuliffe & Cooper to take action
FERC’s approval of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines lacks credibility. Trump’s new FERC appointees pushed them through over rare dissent from Cheryl LaFleur. Governor’s Cooper and McAuliffe need to take action.
Oil Change International responds to FERC gas pipeline approvals
FERC has ignored all the evidence and certified these destructive gas pipeline projects as ‘convenient and necessary’ – when in fact they are neither.
Dominion pipeline talking points don’t stand up to scrutiny
Following the release of our report on how proposed gas pipelines will fleece ratepayers, Dominion Energy in particular trotted out some tired old talking points. Even when these were fresh they didn’t stand up to scrutiny.
Don’t Look Now! With clean energy disruption looming, pipeline developers are rushing to dupe consumers
As clean energy accelerates, it’s time regulators stepped up to protect ratepayers from rip-off gas pipelines.
Permit without a cause: The danger Nebraskans face from an unneeded pipeline
With public hearings beginning today in Lincoln, Nebraska, we look at why the Nebraska PSC should be considering whether the pipeline is really needed.
RELEASE: Oil Change International responds to Trump nominees to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In response, Lorne Stockman, Senior Research Analyst at Oil Change International released the following statement:
Awash in Oil, Keystone Refineries on Export Overdrive
With refinery exports booming, the Gulf Coast awash in oil and oil companies ditching the tar sands, the energy security case for Keystone XL is more spurious than ever.
RELEASE: New Analysis Exposes FERC Failure on PennEast Pipeline Climate Review
Our new analysis finds that the controversial PennEast Pipeline for fracked gas could contribute as much greenhouse gas pollution as 14 coal-fired power plants or 10 million passenger vehicles.