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Author Archives: Denise Robbins, Communications Director

November 21, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Activists Rally Against Governor Hogan’s Fracked-Gas Plans Ahead of MEA Meeting

November 21, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Groups Slam MEA Process for Public Input on Fracked-Gas Plans as “Broken” BALTIMORE, MD — Today, dozens of concerned Maryland residents rallied to protest Governor Hogan’s plans to “kick-start” fracked-gas… Continued

Statement: Hogan’s Climate Plan Is Late and Incomplete

October 15, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Climate Plan Announced Two Weeks After MD Advocacy Groups Sent a Letter Calling for its Release ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s Department of Environment released its plan… Continued

BREAKING: Fourth Circuit Grants Stay in Endangered Species Act Case

October 15, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Permits are Required Before MVP Can Proceed with Construction RICHMOND, VA — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has put a hold on two permits that the… Continued

26 Maryland Advocacy Groups Call On Hogan Administration To Release Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan

October 2, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Groups: Nine-Month Delay in Releasing Climate Plan is “Utterly  Unacceptable” ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, 26 Maryland-based advocacy organizations sent a letter to the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) expressing “deep… Continued

National Park Service Decision Clears a Hurdle for Potomac Pipeline Construction but Company Still Lacks Access to Complete Route

September 27, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Environmental Groups Vow to Continue Fight WASHINGTON, DC — This week, the National Park Service determined that the fracked-gas Potomac Pipeline would have no significant impact on the C&O Canal… Continued

Northam Calls for Action on Climate — But Ignores Fracked-Gas

September 17, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Northam Must Commit to Stopping Fracked-Gas Pipelines to Address the Climate Crisis RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam  stood before a packed room of clean energy advocates and… Continued

Meet a CCANer: Anthony Field

September 10, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Tell me a little bit about yourself! I was born in Plano, texas and went to High School in Wylie, Texas. Both are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I… Continued

BREAKING: Federal Agency Asks Fish and Wildlife Service to Start Over on Crucial Permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline

August 28, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Reinitiation of Endangered Species Act Consultation Should Halt All Work on Fracked Gas Pipeline WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the federal agency tasked with reviewing… Continued

CCAN Statement: Mountain Valley Pipeline Voluntarily Suspends Construction

August 15, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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“Finally.” Mountain Valley Pipeline developers today announced they would voluntarily suspend construction on their dangerous pipeline.

Advocates & Elected Officials Rally in Support of State of Maryland’s Defense Against Columbia Gas Lawsuit

August 13, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Organizations and elected officials held a press conference to show support for the state’s legal defense against Columbia Gas’ attempted land grab  Baltimore, MD — Today, August 13th, state and… Continued

New Lawsuit Launched Against Mountain Valley Pipeline

August 13, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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RICHMOND, Va. — Conservation groups today launched a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). The petition for review of the project was filed… Continued

CCAN Statement: Offshore Wind Staging Center to Make Green Jobs in Baltimore A Reality

July 25, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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SPARROWS POINT, MD — Yesterday, officials with Tradepoint Atlantic and Orsted U.S. Offshore Wind announced the construction of Maryland’s first offshore wind energy staging center in Baltimore County.  Mike Tidwell,… Continued

Maryland Legislators Release Open Letter Opposing Columbia Gas Lawsuit to Seize Public Lands for Dangerous “Potomac Pipeline”

June 18, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Sign-on Letter Comes Day After AG Files Motions/Briefs to Fight Back Against Attempted Land Grab ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, 62 Maryland legislators released a letter publicly opposing Columbia Gas’ attempt… Continued

Judge Sides with Community on Coal Company’s Attempt to Roll Back Clean Water Protections

May 28, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Upper Marlboro, MD —  A Maryland Circuit Court ruled in favor of local community members, environmentalists, and state regulators on a power plant owner’s efforts to block safeguards protecting clean water… Continued

Columbia Gas Takes Shocking and Unprecedented Attempt to Force “Potomac Pipeline” Through Maryland State Land

May 17, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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CCAN: “Such a Corporate Takeover of the Maryland’s Public Land has Never Been Attempted Before” HANCOCK, MD — Yesterday, Columbia Gas filed a complaint in condemnation for the right-of-way to… Continued

The Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act: A Great Bill With Unfinished Business on Waste Incineration

April 15, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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A memo from the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Summary The good: The Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act (SB 516) passed the state General Assembly on April 8th with a stunning… Continued

CCAN Statement: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Don Beyer Introduce Carbon Cap-and-Dividend Legislation

March 28, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Bill Caps Carbon While Helping Middle Class WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)  introduced the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2019. This… Continued

STATEMENT: Despite Water Board Decision, Herring Must Order Mountain Valley Pipeline to Stop Work Immediately

March 1, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Water Board Withdrew Motion to Revoke MVP Permit Despite Hundreds of Water Violations and Criminal Investigation RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia State Water Control Board withdrew its motion to… Continued

Newly Uncovered Documents Show Pruitt Spent Nearly $900,000 on Personal Security for Travel

February 22, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Environmental Groups Call for Accountability in the EPA WASHINGTON, DC — Newly released EPA records confirm that former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent a disproportionate amount for his personal security… Continued

CCAN On Dominion Methane Reduction Announcement: “Nice Try”

February 12, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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CCAN Statement: Dominion Methane Announcement Is Laughable RICHMOND, VA — Today, Dominion Energy announced its intention to reduce methane emissions from natural gas infrastructure by 50 percent over the next… Continued

Dominion, DEQ Receive Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s First-Ever “Climate Underachiever” Award at James River “Toe-Dip”

February 9, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Chesapeake Climate Action Network Holds “Climate Underachiever” Polar Bear Plunge RICHMOND, VA — On behalf of its 20,000 members from across Virginia, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network presented its first-ever… Continued

STATEMENT: Air Pollution Control Board Fails to Protect Citizens of Union Hill; Governor Northam Tips the Scales

January 8, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Community Leaders Accuse Dominion Energy of Blatant Environmental Racism Over Controversial Compressor Station for Fracked Gas RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board voted 4-0 to approve… Continued

In Stunning Development, Governor Hogan Votes to Reject Permit for “Potomac Pipeline” for Fracked Gas

January 2, 2019

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Hogan joins Board of Public Works in unanimous vote against “right-of-way” easement underneath Western Maryland Rail/Trail This vote could permanently imperil completion of controversial pipeline ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, in… Continued

Faces of RGGI: Why Virginia Needs the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

December 28, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Michelle Cook, Norfolk Ms. Michelle Cook is a long-time resident of Norfolk, Virginia. She lives with the disastrous effects of flooding in her city right now. One flood was so… Continued

Northam pipeline permit controversy deepens

December 20, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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STATEMENT: Air Pollution Control Board Once Again Delays Vote for Buckingham County Air Permit Citizen-led Board Signals Need for More Information as Dominion Pipeline Controversy Deepens RICHMOND, VA — Today,… Continued

Virginia Delegates Rasoul, Guzman Launch “Green New Deal” Coalition with Economic, Environmental, Social Justice Groups

December 20, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Green New Deal seeks most diverse justice coalition in Virginia ROANOKE, VA – Dels. Sam Rasoul and Elizabeth Guzman are partnering with the Sunrise Movement, NAACP-VSC, Sierra Club-VC, Virginia Organizing,… Continued

Meet a CCANer: Camila Thorndike

December 13, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Camila is the DC campaign director for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and has been at the heart of the movement behind what will soon become the strongest climate bill… Continued

Letter from the Director: more good news than you’ve heard all year

December 13, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Friends, In the next 60 seconds, I’m going to give you more GOOD news on climate change than anyone has given you all year. Ready? The District of Columbia will… Continued

EPA Improves Public Disclosure Policy Following Lawsuit from Environmental Groups

November 29, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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New EPA-wide policy makes FOIA review process more transparent, equitable, and functional Washington, D.C. — Following a lawsuit brought by a pair of environmental groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency… Continued

Watch the Video: Justice for Buckingham County

November 20, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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On November 9, the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board heard testimony about a prposed compressor station in Buckingham County as part of Dominion Energy’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Here’s an exchange… Continued

Key Permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline Suspended

October 31, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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FERC Should Halt All Construction on Project Immediately Pittsburgh, PA — Late Friday, at the request of a coalition of clean water advocates including the Sierra Club and Appalachian Mountain Advocates,… Continued

Creating a Clean Energy Future by Eliminating Trash Incineration

September 18, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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By Jackie Apel Rockville, Maryland In light of the Maryland Department of Energy’s new rule requiring waste incinerators in the state to reduce their harmful air pollution, this is an… Continued

Camping against the pipelines: With strong roots, we grow power.

September 17, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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This summer was not an easy one. We faced several blows in the anti-pipeline movement. The days were long, and hot — too hot — and the months slipped away.… Continued

CCAN Statement: Swayed by Virginia DEQ, State Water Control Board Wrongly Allows Controversial Fracked-Gas Pipelines to Proceed, Despite Evidence of Harm to Water Quality

August 21, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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The SWCB Failed to Require Individual Reviews of Pipelines’ Impact, Putting Virginia’s Waters at Risk for Pipelines that Have Already Caused Numerous Violations RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia Department… Continued

Potomac Pipeline: MD enviros announce legal action

August 17, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Governor Hogan’s Dangerous Potomac Pipeline Cleared Important Regulatory Hurdle — Groups Fight Back Chesapeake Climate Action Network and Potomac Riverkeeper Network Request Rehearing of Federal Approval of TransCanada’s Proposed Fracked-Gas… Continued

On tape: Wind and solar leaders plead for MD legislation

August 17, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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MD Wind and Solar Businesses Appeal to Lawmakers and Grassroots to Expand Renewable Portfolio Standard Leaders say two environmental nonprofits are outliers and calls to end RPS could hurt wind… Continued

Environmental Groups Win Victory in Reducing Coal Plant Water Pollution in MD

August 14, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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In Response to Arguments from Advocates and Concerned Citizens, Hogan Administration Limits Toxic Metals from Three Coal-fired Power Plants Baltimore – Responding to legal and technical arguments from environmental groups and… Continued

50+ leaders urge Northam to oppose ACP and MVP pipelines

August 14, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Fifty-four Virginia Organizations Call on Gov. Northam to Visit “Miracle Ridge,” Pristine Forest in Path of Atlantic Coast Pipeline, and Oppose Pipelines Leaders from environmental advocacy, justice, and business organizations… Continued

“Flood of Voices” Block Party brings Activists and Community Together to Spread Awareness about Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in Hampton Roads Region

July 30, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Innovative gathering bring music, art, and education to community to call for climate action, urge Virginia leaders to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Today, environmental… Continued

Photo Contest: Summer of #ClimateHope

July 16, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Calling all photography enthusiasts! In celebration of summer, we’re kicking off a photo contest and we’re hoping to hear from YOU! Do you have beautiful images you’d like to share… Continued

​​Clean Water Advocates Ask For Halt to Second Fracked-Gas Pipeline

July 3, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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After an Invalid Permit Halted Construction on MVP, Coalition Seeks the Same on ACP RICHMOND, VA — Today, the coalition of clean water advocates that forced a halt of stream… Continued

After Floods, Virginia Faith Leaders, Legislators and Residents Join Together to Call for Climate Action

June 28, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Group calls on Virginia leaders to formally join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to cut carbon and fund climate adaptation Call comes after new research shows sea level rise poses… Continued

After Stopping Pipeline Construction in West Virginia, Coalition Seeks the Same in Virginia

June 26, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Environmental Advocates Take Step Toward Stopping Construction Activities Tied to Nationwide Permit 12   RICHMOND, VA — Today, a coalition of environmental advocates filed a petition for judicial review that… Continued

Landowners announce pipeline “camp” to stop Dominion

June 25, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Landowners Announce “Encampment” in Bath County to Stop Dominion’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Preserve Unique Old Growth Forest Hundreds of activists expected as part of the “No Pipeline Summer” camp… Continued

BREAKING: 4th Circuit Stays Essential Permit for Fracked Gas Mountain Valley Pipeline

June 21, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Construction Activities Must Be Halted RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay of a crucial permit that the fracked gas Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) needs to build… Continued

Meet a CCANer: Lee Williams

June 6, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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CCAN activist Lee Williams, a lifelong environmental advocate, is a force to be reckoned with in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2016, Lee helped pull together the March on the… Continued

STATEMENT: Va surveilling of pipeline protest groups is “unacceptable”

June 6, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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Statement from the CCAN Action Fund and Preserve Floyd on Virginia’s State Surveillance of Pipeline Protest Groups Groups Call on Gov. Northam to Immediately Order the Virginia Fusion Center to… Continued

Every question you have about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, answered

June 5, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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In an age of rising seas and harmful pipelines, one thing is clear: Virginia needs strong climate action now. To do so, CCAN is proposing that Virginia join the Regional… Continued

CCAN Statement: PSC Approves Hogan’s Fracked Gas Expansion Plan

April 4, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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CCAN Statement: Hogan-Appointed PSC Members Approve AltaGas Merger That Supports Governor’s Fracked-Gas Expansion While Harming Consumers   The Chair of the PSC Dissents in the Commission’s Controversial 4-1 Vote, Saying… Continued

CCAN Statement: Northam DEQ announcement raises serious concerns

April 4, 2018

By Denise Robbins, Communications Director

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CCAN “Highly Skeptical” That DEQ Head can Lead its Own Internal Review; Calls on Paylor to Recuse Himself RICHMOND, VA — Today, Governor Northam announced Executive Order 6, which instructs… Continued

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