(1/8) TVA wants to swap two of its retiring coal power plants for methane gas, a plan that is bad for our ecology, economy, climate, health and environmental justice. We also have better options! Here’s the first reason why TVA should #PassOnGas (Thread)
(2/8) #Biodiversity is already at risk in much of Tennessee
(3/8) Right now, the Tennessee Valley Authority is posing another threat to Tennessee's local ecology:
(4/8) Streams, wetlands and forests are at risk.
(5/8) Gas pipelines can have many damaging impacts on habitat and wildlife.
(6/8) TVA’s bat analysis doesn’t account for new additions to the Endangered Species list. The utility’s gas projects would destroy hundreds of acres of potential bat habitat.
(7/8) Rare plants and other threatened species could also be impacted if TVA goes forward with its methane gas plans.
(8/8) Protect local habitat! Tell TVA: No new gas plants in Tennessee! Stay tuned for more reasons why TVA should #PassOnGas.
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#TVA aims to build new polluting gas plants & pipelines, & put the cost on customers. As a public utility, TVA's plans exclude public input. 👎
Join us on 1/25 to shape the #TennesseeValley's future! You can participate online or in person:
#CleanUpTVA actionnetwork.org/events/peoples…
The People's Voice on TVA's Energy involves a public hearing at 1 p.m. CT that includes testimony from expert witnesses. The hearing will be chaired by @TedThomasENRGZ from Energize Strategies and former chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
@TedThomasENRGZ On Jan. 25, expert witnesses will take the stand to talk about how TVA's plans won't provide reliable energy for the region, how TVA isn't meeting federal climate goals & how the utility's plan will harm communities and the environment. Meet our experts ⬇️
#CleanUpTVA