This week: Atlantic Coast Pipeline developments, big subsidies for fracking, government-led fossil fuel advocacy group head steps down, and more!
Derek Seidman
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Pro-Atlantic Coast Pipeline Op-Ed Fails to Disclose Funding from Duke Energy
A pro-Atlantic Coast Pipeline op-ed was written by a Duke Energy-funded author. But the op-ed fails to disclose this.
Immigration Protest Targets Concessions Magnate & Trump Donor Jeremy Jacobs
The protest at Delaware North headquarters highlighted Jeremy Jacobs’ ties to ICE in Buffalo. But the Delaware North empire stretches far beyond western New York.
LittleSis’s Oligrapher for Beginners
Oligrapher is a tool for visualizing networks of influence and power. Here is how you can get started using it.
Oil & Gas Industry-Backed Astroturf Firm Cherry Picks Poll Results on Support for Pipelines in Northeast
A new poll supposedly shows support for pipeline expansion in the northeast. But the oil and gas industry-backed PR firm behind it hides findings that reveal most support renewable energy.
Mercenary Firms with Trump Ties Move in to Privatize the Afghan War
With rumors of Trump looking to further privatize the Afghan war, military contractors like Blackwater and Dyncorp hope to cash in.
Governor Jerry Brown’s Million Dollar Conflict of Interest at Aliso Canyon
Kathleen Brown, the governor’s sister, has made $1.1 million as Sempra Energy director since 2013. The governor has apparently taken no steps to manage the conflict of interest.
Eyes on the Ties’ Fracketeer of the Month: Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell, the powerful CEO of Dominion Energy, is a key force behind the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Trump Taps Anthony Scaramucci, Goldman Sachs and Hedge Fund Vet, as Communications Director
Trump’s new Communications Director, Anthony “the Mooch” Scaramucci, is yet another Wall Street alum.
New Documents Further Reveal Cozy Relationship Between Energy Industry and FERC Regulators
New documents show the close relationship between the Edison Electric Institute and a former FERC commissioner, and offer further proof of Atlantic Coast Pipeline companies’ access to regulators.
Ramapough Lenape Nation’s Fight Against Pilgrim Pipeline Gaining Momentum
The Ramapough Lenape Nation is taking on the Pilgrim Pipeline and its powerful backers. Their fight is gaining support.
The Power Behind the Pipelines: Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Our newest report looks at the corporate power, revolving door lobbyists, political donations, regulatory conflicts, and banks behind the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.