Podcasts about Mountain Valley Pipeline

Mairah Clay who is the Southern WV Coordinator and Autumn Crowe who is the Deputy Director of WV Rivers.Many West Virginians are taking a stand against the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Communities across the state are voicing their opposition to a project they say threatens fragile ecosystems, endangers clean water sources, and disregards Indigenous and rural land rights. With the rugged beauty of Appalachia at stake, West Virginians are fighting back—demanding a transition to cleaner energy and a future that protects both people and the land they call home.A report from West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Downstream Strategies highlighted that 88% of the 139 stream crossings and 89% of the 61 wetland crossings by the MVP in West Virginia were negatively impacted, with 14 stream crossings showing severe decreases in channel stability .​In March 2025, a federal court invalidated a key water permit for the MVP, emphasizing the project's detrimental effects on West Virginia's rivers and streams. This decision was celebrated by environmental groups as a significant step in protecting the state's water resources from further harm.Contact and connect with Mariah and Autumn: mclay@wvrivers.org and acrowe@wvrivers.org WV Rivers: https://wvrivers.org/ MVP Story Map & Petition: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/05ae21f465af43509d576338119b29adMVP Audit Report: https://wvrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MVP-November-2024-Audit-Report.pdf

Margaret continues an epic tale of treesits, blockades, and resistance to fossil fuel infrastructure and environmental destruction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret tells you an epic tale of treesits, blockades, and resistance to fossil fuel infrastructure and environmental destruction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several clean energy projects are already underway across the county, including a hydrogen hub that's moving forward in western Pennsylvania. But will it survive President Trump's campaign to undo Joe Biden's climate legacy? At the second anniversary of the East Palestine train derailment, some residents were unimpressed with the parade of politicians who made an official visit. A new campaign hopes to bring more voices to the fight against air pollution. Also, in his budget address, Governor Josh Shapiro said he plans to lower energy costs for families. Owners of the Mountain Valley Pipeline have asked federal regulators to approve a new, modified plan for an extension of the pipeline to take natural gas further south into North Carolina. A new lawsuit claims for the first time that people died because of the derailment and chemical contamination in East Palestine. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks! 

This week, we visit the Seeing Hand Association. They bring together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning.Corporate greed has been gobbling up newspapers for years. Now, some of those same companies are taking a bite out of mobile home parks. They're raising rents and letting repairs slide.And, as the Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, people who live near it say government officials are ignoring their concerns about pollution.You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

We're more than halfway through our end-of-the-year fundraiser. Between now and December 31st, we hope to raise $15,000 to help fund our work in the year ahead. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed. All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar to double your impact. Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks!    This week's episode: Companies in Sweden are beginning to make steel without fossil fuels. Can it work in the US, which still relies on coal? A holiday shopping guide aims to make it easier to choose refurbished electronics to fulfill your gift list, It's December and that means migrant crows set up winter roosts in cities. Also, PennEnergy will pay a $2 million civil penalty, and reduce pollution from its facilities, in a proposed settlement with the Justice Department. The Mountain Valley Pipeline has had more issues with erosion control. An energy company with facilities in Turtle Creek, in Allegheny County, just got a boost from the U.S. Department of Energy. More than $3 million in new federal funds will help conserve trout streams in the mountainous areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York in the first tri-state initiative of its kind in the Delaware River watershed. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is about to take flight.

Warren County's Board of Supervisors takes control over the county's public library, despite vociferous opposition from residents… The Mountain Valley Pipeline continues to have issues with erosion control… Across the Eastern U.S., hardwood forests are failing to regenerate, and that's a problem for wildlife, and the humans who harvest the trees….

Street closures ahead of the Richmond Marathon; a Brown v. Board  scholarship program could be expanded; Richmond eyes purchase of land in Southside; Chesterfield schools to again discuss trans policies; the Mountain Valley Pipeline was fined about $17K 

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC v. 0.19 Acres of Land, Owned By Cletus Woodrow Bohon

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC v. 9.89 Acres of Land

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC v. 0.32 Acres of Land

Also: A bill to rein in campaign contributions sponsored by Delegate David Bulova — a Fairfax Democrat — was spiked during this year's General Assembly session. That means Virginia's campaign finance laws remain relatively lax compared to other states.

The Mountain Valley Pipeline gets more fines for violating erosion and sediment rules… The General Assembly is expected to consider the rapid expansion of data centers next year… Can the U.S. Postal Service handle a flood of mail-in ballots this fall?

The National Transportation Safety Board approved its investigative findings into last year's train derailment in East Palestine. It issued recommendations on rail safety and emergency response, criticizing Norfolk Southern for keeping critical information away from responders. Former workers at an oil refinery in Philadelphia remember the fire and explosion five years ago that shuttered the plant. Plus, giant wood sculptures at a botanic garden help visitors understand the bees and other pollinators that live among us. We have news about pollution from gas stoves, another mishap at the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a new director of the Allegheny County Health Department and a debate in the state legislature about renewable energy goals.

Natural gas starts flowing in Mountain Valley Pipeline; a new UVA Athletics scholarship fund established; and primary Election Day preparations

On this West Virginia Morning, some residents living near the Mountain Valley Pipeline have been watching it for several years. Now that the pipeline is carrying natural gas, they say they'll continue to do so. Curtis Tate has the story from Bent Mountain, Virginia. The post Latest On Mountain Valley Pipeline And A Talk With Doug Skaff Following Copperhead Bites, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

UVa's athletic foundation creates a scholarship fund in memory of the three student athletes killed in a 2022 shooting… At least three county school boards in the WMRA area have ditched membership in a long-standing school board association, and that created an outcry in Orange County… Ten years after it was proposed, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now in service….

CNX plans to use methane from coal mines to make hydrogen and clean jet fuel. To pay for it, they want to use new clean energy tax credits. Inside a brewing fight over billions of dollars in hydrogen subsidies. Some residents of Greene County want answers from EQT and state regulators about why their well water is giving them rashes after showers. They blame an event two years ago for their dirty water. Plus, we talk with a family participating in Black Birders Week for the first time.  We have news about a whistleblower's claim against EPA's East Palestine clean-up, PFAS in Pennsylvania's water systems and the Mountain Valley Pipeline's approval to begin transporting gas to Virginia.  

Feds greenlit MVP's natural gas operations on Tuesday. Also: Free breakfast and lunch being offered to Richmond students and families; and other local stories.

Virginia has a new state park in Culpeper County, commemorating four major Civil War battles… Craigsville adjusts to the loss of jobs as the Augusta Correctional Center gets set to close for good at the end of the month… Before the Mountain Valley Pipeline begins pumping gas, nearby residents want more information about safety checks….

The Mountain Valley Pipeline says it's preparing to start transporting gas but has not yet said when that will begin. The company says it's completed all safety checks, but, as Roxy Todd reports, some residents want to see more information about those inspections.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized the Mountain Valley Pipeline to begin running gas through its 303 mile pipeline. Roxy Todd reports.

The 303-mile-long pipeline could begin pumping natural gas as soon as this week. Also: Some Virginia Community Health Workers made it into the 2-year budget; UVA baseball heads to College World Series; and more local news stories.

Military veterans on the frontline of state politics, the builders of the Mountain Valley Pipeline say it's complete, and the Virginia Department of Health struggles for funding.

This week, we visit with West Virginia trappers to learn about the fur trade in the 21st century.We also meet a county fair champion who keeps racking up the blue ribbons and has released a cookbook of some of her favorites. And we hear an update on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Construction has begun again, but some people wonder if it's even needed. These stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. 

An interview with Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Crazy Bear Keck about the tribunal in North Carolina that found the Mountain Valley Pipeline in violation of the rights of nature and people, plus Eric Fine explains his work with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.

This week, hospitals have a big carbon footprint. We report on how local medical professionals are fighting climate change. Some politicians and advocates are calling for a ban on the longtime practice of spreading drilling wastewater on dirt and gravel roads. We talk to a former DEP secretary who says this practice should remain illegal. Flooding can be devasting for communities. We look at what one Ohio River town is doing to prevent future disasters. Plus, the latest problem for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. We have news about how a new coke oven rule will impact the Clairton Coke Works, a celebration at Raystown Lake and a water trail along the Schuylkill River.

Feuds between the Virginia Governor and the Virginia Legislature, erosion along the route of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and a look back at the news of the week.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is under scrutiny from federal regulators after it failed a pressure test in Virginia last month. Curtis Tate spoke with Cynthia Quarterman, the former head of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration from 2009 to 2014, about the federal agency's role in regulating 3 million miles of pipeline. The post Regulating The Mountain Valley Pipeline And High School Student Takes Up Band Director Role, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, federal officials are encouraging more school districts to switch to electric buses. Also, in this show, the appointed watchdog of the state's Foster Care System has resigned and The Allegheny Front interviews WVPB's Curtis Tate. The post Electric School Buses, State Foster Care Ombudsman Resigns And A Conversation On The Mountain Valley Pipeline, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Jammie Hale moved to a rural hilltop in Southwest Virginia to get back to his family's roots. When the Mountain Valley Pipeline came through a neighboring property, he found another purpose

Dominion Energy is considering building a natural gas power plant on the site of a retired coal plant in Chesterfield, after initially planning to locate it on a nearby property; The Mountain Valley Pipeline won't be ready to begin operations this week, the project's builder told federal regulators; Earlier this week, Virginia's nonpartisan oversight commission released its 2024 plan for evaluating state agencies and initiatives.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Mountain Valley Pipeline failed a water pressure test in Virginia earlier this month and the Pipeline Safety Trust is urging federal regulators to take a close look at the failure. Also, in this show, we hear about radioactive waste in the Marcellus Shale fields, one of the country's largest natural gas producing formations. The post Pipeline Safety Concerns And Radioactive Waste, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A new film focuses on invasive species in some of Pennsylvania's pristine waters. The executive producer talks about how people can help keep invasives at bay. Also, a Superfund site in the woods of Bucks County won an environmental award. It's one of the Pennsylvania's last remaining coastal plain forests. As wedding season approaches, we look at ways to create an earth-friendly celebration. And new coke oven rules are expected to be finalized soon. We report on how they could impact U.S. Steel's Allegheny County facilities. We have news about Pittsburgh Regional Transit's climate plan, installation of lead-filtering water fountains at Pittsburgh Public Schools, problems along the Mountain Valley Pipeline and more.

On this West Virginia Morning, a pipeline safety watchdog said federal regulators “should be on notice” about a pressure test failure on the Mountain Valley Pipeline earlier this month. The post Pipeline Problems, Student Protests And A Voter’s Guide, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Curtis Tate tells us about problems with the Mountain Valley Pipeline as it nears completion, Emily Rice discusses children's mental health with state expert and Mountain Stage brings us the Song of the Week with Watchouse performing “The Wolves.” The post Mountain Valley Pipeline, Children's Mental Health And Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia circuit court removed two members of the Jefferson County Commission from office, but a last-minute party change has cast confusion over who will name her successor. Also, the construction of a pipeline in western Pennsylvania and a rupture in the Mountain Valley Pipeline has left environmentalists asking questions. The post Jefferson Commission Confusion And Pipeline Problems, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--After years of wrangling through construction obstacles, the Mountain Valley Pipeline could be carrying natural gas from West Virginia to the east coast later this month--There's a six-way race for the Mayor of Wheeling--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a horse race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination--In Sports, WVU drops 2 out of 3 at Cincinnati and is a tie for second in the Big XII

Generally, when Congress strips courts of jurisdiction, it does so by implementing broad, forward-looking, statutory bars that insulate agency decisions or foreclose appeal. In response to the protracted litigation surrounding construction and operation of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, Congress passed a unique statutory provision which (1) granted all required approvals for the pipeline to proceed […]

Generally, when Congress strips courts of jurisdiction, it does so by implementing broad, forward-looking, statutory bars that insulate agency decisions or foreclose appeal. In response to the protracted litigation surrounding construction and operation of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, Congress passed a unique statutory provision which (1) granted all required approvals for the pipeline to proceed and (2) stripped every court's jurisdiction to review the pipeline's permit approvals. Simultaneously, the amendment granted the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit exclusive jurisdiction over all constitutional challenges to the jurisdiction stripping provision.The case-specific impact of this legislation prompted much public concern and Supreme Court review. Petitioners unsuccessfully argued that Congress exceeded its constitutional authority by intervening to effect a specific outcome in a specific case Respondents prevailed on the counterargument that Congress merely made new underlying law without directing any decision of an Article III court. In this panel, academic commentators and amici from the case discussed the careful distinctions between amendments to substantive law and case-specific jurisdiction stripping, sharing insights on the separation-of-powers questions both behaviors raise.

This week, we visit the Seeing Hand Association. They bring together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning.   Corporate greed has been gobbling up newspapers for years. Now, some of those same companies are taking a bite out of mobile home parks. They're raising rents and letting repairs slide. And, as the Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, people who live near it say government officials are ignoring their concerns about pollution. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

Red Terry's property in Bent Mountain, Virginia, is in the path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. She says the place was beautiful, but she's worried about the dangers of the pipeline not far from her home. Plus, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would you go to replace it? One woman would go pretty far. And… we explore an effort in western Virginia to make old-time music more available to Black musicians. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

A new study finds that petrochemical plants like Shell's ethane cracker in Pennsylvania are getting billions in subsidies while breaking environmental laws. People who live near construction sites along the Mountain Valley Pipeline say regulators won't return their calls about water pollution from the project. Drexel researchers are gearing up to conduct ozone research in the atmosphere during the solar eclipse. And, as winters have warmed, the map that millions of gardeners rely on has been updated. We have news about Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposals for a cap-and-trade carbon program and new renewable energy standards, and how climate change is impacting honeybees.

It's Super Tuesday in Virginia and polls are currently open; A bill sponsored by Tazewell Republitor T. Travis Hackworth would allow the state to set aside funds for cleaning up polluted industrial lands; The director of Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality previously led a consulting firm that worked on the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

A commission approved bids to frack under Ohio's largest state park, wildlife areas and other properties. An author of a new book on deer asks us to examine our relationship with these ubiquitous animals. And a new plant in Weirton is gearing up to make storage batteries for renewable energy plants.  We have news about construction problems along the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a withdrawal of another gas pipeline in Westmoreland County and the state is capping abandoned gas wells, while companies keep abandoning new ones.

Protesters delivered a petition calling for work to stop on the Mountain Valley Pipeline to Attorney General Jason Miyares' office last week; Richmond City Council has appointed its first manager of the citizen police oversight board; On Monday, Richmond City Council passed an ordinance that permits the city to accept several historic African-American cemeteries … including East End, Evergreen, and Forest View.

First up, Ian chats with Tasha of Project Mayday, a harm reduction project operating in so-called West Virginia. They discuss harm reduction strategies and the political framework of their approach to mutual aid. The conversation also touches upon co-existing in the public health and non-profit space without compromising their radical values and some of the many ways that drug policy and pharmaceutical marketing affect people who use drugs. Listeners can contact Project Mayday at the links below and should watch those spaces for news about the benefit show coming up on April 28th. Then, I spoke with Toby from Appalachians Against Pipelines and Madeline Ffitch, an activist recently arrested for locking down to a drill threatening to move the Mountain Valley Pipeline through Peters Mountain at Jefferson National Forest. We talked about the recent days of solidarity, direct actions against the MVP, repression of activists and related topics. Project Mayday Links Email: maydayx ( at )proton.me Website: https://maydayx.net Instagram: @projectmaydayx Twitter/X: @projectmaydayx Facebook: @projectmaydayx Threadless Web store: https://maydayx.threadless.com/ Bonfire web store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/project-mayday/ Paypal: @freiheit13 Cashapp: $xpmaydayx Venmo: @maydayx Appalachians Against Pipelines links Website: https://aapsolidarity.org Legal Defense Fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/applegaldefense?=2 AAP twitter:: @stopthemvp AAP instagram and facebok: @AppalachiansAgainstPipelines . ... . .. Featured Track: We Roll (instrumental) by Pete Rock from We Roll

This week, we checked back in with folks involved in the struggle to block the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a 303 mile so-called natural gas pipeline proposed to bring fracked gas from the Marcellus and Utica shale formations across parts of West Virginia and Virginia with an extension into North Carolina. Since a chat with activists we had in July, there have been nearly weekly actions to block the expansion of the pipeline across waterways and carsed terraine, endangering water tables and ecosystems around central Appalachia. We talk about this proposed project, the damage that's been done and continues to be spread, the increasing belligerence of the men employed in the destruction and the ramping up legal repression facing activists and community members. You can learn more by checking out StopMVP.org or follow the social media accounts AppalachiansAgainstPipelines or POWHR. Support of the movement can also be offered up at Appalachian Legal Support Fund. And you can find out about companies involved in the MVP here. Check out our past interviews about the MVP here. Announcements Vehicle for Chico Mendes Reforestation Project From their GoFundMe: Proyecto de Reforestación Chico Mendes (Chico Mendes Reforestation Project) is a community-run nonprofit based in the Guatemalan highland village of Pachaj. What began as three friends planting trees on the weekends in 1998 has grown into a family of over 3600 local students and more than 1000 international volunteers who have worked with the project since. With each tree planted, soil bag filled, and weed cleared, we are proving that small steps of change today are what shape the future... ... However, Chico Mendes is facing major challenges once again. The recent 30+ days of disruptions stemming from state push-back in recognizing newly-elected President Arévalo has led to the cancellation of two major international, collaborative projects with universities, resulting in 24,000 unplanted trees. With groups unable to come to us, we need to replant all by ourselves. But with less hands available and a mountainous terrain prone to landslides that poses a significant challenge to the replanting process, we are struggling to meet our goals. This is why we are seeking to fundraise for a four-wheel-drive truck to assist the Chico Mendes team in carrying more trees through mountainous terrain to get on track with our replanting mission. This is a labor of love. People are taking lower salaries so that everyone has some to go around and sometimes, work is done out of the goodness of one's heart rather than payment, but we need your help. This vehicle would directly help our community sow the seeds of environmental and Indigenous justice. Check out the GFM link above and if you can throw them some dollars, they'd appreciate it much. . .... . .. Featured Tracks: Halcyon by Filastine from Drapetomania Ghost of a Chance by Danny Dolinger from Rome Wasn't Burnt In A Day

Headlines for May 31, 2023; A Dirty Debt Deal: Biden Blasted for Backing Fast-Track Approval of Mountain Valley Pipeline; Supreme Court Guts Clean Water Act as Conservative Justices Side with Polluters and Developers; Ugandan Rights Activist: U.S. Conservatives Exported Anti-LGBTQ Hate That Led to “Kill the Gays” Law; Erdoğan Reelected to 5 More Years in Turkey as His Government Grows More Authoritarian & Nationalist