The Army Corps of Engineers is formally reviewing the use of a federal permit for oil and gas pipelines — citing concerns for environmental justice, climate change and drinking water.
It’s about to get a lot harder for cities to block fossil fuel projects under Tennessee legislature’s latest move
The Tennessee House just passed its latest preemption bill that’s designed to help fossil fuel companies build new infrastructure like pipelines.
Tennessee bill to preempt local bans on fossil fuel projects nears finish line with modifications
The preemption bill designed to expedite fossil fuel projects advanced Thursday after a 16-4 vote by the Tennessee House Commerce Committee — but not without changes.
State advances ‘pipeline bill’ that would expedite new fossil fuel infrastructure
A Tennessee legislative committee approved a bill Tuesday that preempts local governments from stopping — or really even changing — fossil fuel projects that would impact their environment and communities.
Last year, Memphis blocked the construction of a major pipeline. Tennessee lawmakers don’t want that to happen again.
Last week, Tennessee lawmakers introduced legislation that would preempt local governments from blocking future fossil fuel projects.
Pipeline Public Hearing
The public gets its chance tonight to comment on a proposed gas pipeline. It would run through Southeastern Davidson County, including a portion of Radnor Lake State Park.
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