Desmogblog has provided a recap of the series of letter exchanges between MA Senators and FERC Chairman Bay. Itai Vardi, of Desmogblog, originally uncovered the alleged conflict of interest last month and sparked the Senators initial outreach to FERC. Thank you, Itai.
You can read the article here or below.
Read MoreHere is the most recent letter from Senators Warren and Markey in response to Chairman Bay's letter. This is the third letter in communication between the Senators and FERC. You can read the other letters below.
Read MoreThe Boston Globe covered bits of our fight in their July 29 paper. Can't say it's the best article ever, but hey, at least their paying some attention. You can read the full article below.
Read MoreToday is the final day to comment to Dan Gilmore at the MassDEP wetlands division on Spectra's appeal to override our Conservation Commission's denial of wetlands permit. Please send a comment to:
Daniel F. Gilmore
MassDEP / SERO
20 Riverside Drive
Lakeville, MA 02347
tel: (508) 946-2808
fax: (508) 947-6557
daniel.gilmore@state.ma.us
OR submit directly through our site: NoCompressor.com.
Remember to stay specific to wetlands issues, if possible. Support our ConCom!
Thank you for all that you do!
The Energy Omnibus bill will be finished by Friday and the vote is on Saturday, so calling Wednesday (TODAY) is critical. LEAVE A MESSAGE, IF IT'S AFTER HOURS.
So, if you can, one more time, make the calls to the conferees AND Speaker DeLeo:
Speaker Robert DeLeo, 617-722-2500
If you can only make one phone call, call Speaker DeLeo.
A recent study details the connection between fracking and asthma. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, covers an issue that many of us have been stressing for some time.
You can read it here: Association Between Unconventional Natural Gas Development in the Marcellus Shale and Asthma Exacerbations.
Read MorePennEast is a project that will actually connect to the Algonquin line (the Spectra line that is here in New England - they cut up all the segments across the country into different names).
So if you feel so inclined to make a quick comment on their EIS comment period within the next 45 days, the info to do so is at this attached group. PennEast will help supply the additional capacity and infrastructure which will help Access Northeast move forward.
Read MoreChairman Bay of FERC recently responded to Senator Warren and Markey's letter inquiring about a possible conflict of interest with the group that conducted the EA for Atlantic Bridge. Unsurprisingly, Chairman Bay's response dismissed the conflict of interest. The Patriot Ledger covered the story.
You can read it here or below:
Read MoreFor those curious about what Attorney General Maura Healey had to say about the Atlantic Bridge Environmental Assessment, you can read her letter to FERC below. (CLICK the image to access the PDF letter.)
Read MoreSenators Markey and Warren recently wrote a letter to FERC urging them to issue an independent EIS for Atlantic Bridge, after it was found that there was a conflict of interest with the contractor that completed the Environmental Assessment.
Chairman Norman Bay has responded to Senator Markey. His response is below. Not surprisingly, he dismisses the Senator's concern.
In a follow-up to the accounts of two whistleblowers, originally revealed by The FANG Collective, Itai Vardi, of Desmogblog, looks into the story some more.
Read MoreAnother day, another conflict of interest. Itai Vardi, of Desmogblog, has revealed that Spectra hired the contractor NRG for 5 separate projects. This brings into question NRG's ability to be impartial when reviewing the projects.
Read MoreOn Saturday, 75 people gathered at the compressor site to kick-off the Weymouth leg of the march. We were joined by State Senator O'Connor, Councilor Haugh, Councilor Croall, and Rep. Murphy, among many others.
Read MoreMake the call today - and every Monday!
Read MoreOn Saturday, July 16, more than 70 supports came to the kick-off event at the compressor site as folks began their walk from Weymouth to West Roxbury for the #PeopleOverPipelines march.
The crowd was joined by reps from Weymouth and Quincy. Thanks to all who came out and marched and to those who cheered us on!
Read the story in the Ledger here.
Read MoreWell, well, well...Spectra wants more money even before anything is finished? Wait, isn't one of their arguments how much we will save on our electric bills BECAUSE of their pipelines?
Read MoreSpectra is proposing to build a natural gas power plant in Burrillville, RI, an overburdened community. Many groups, including the FANG Collective and the Conservation Law Foundation are disputing the need for it. Read the whole story here.
Read MoreYesterday we announced that Secretary Beaton of the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs denied Mayor Hedlund's request for cumulative review of all gas infrastructure in the Commonwealth. You can read the full letter below.
Read MoreAs you probably know, Spectra has appealed the ConCom's denial of their wetlands permit. Dan Gilmore, of MassDEP, is now reviewing their appeal. Send an email to Mr.Gilmore and urge him to uphold the ConCom's denial. We've made it easy for you, just add your name here, and an email will be sent directly to him. Otherwise, you can email him at: Daniel.Gilmore@state.ma.us.
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