From the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), “See below. Extraordinary emergency note from justice and environmental groups was just sent asking DEQ director David Paylor to reject the draft permit for the Buckingham compressor station. This is being delivered to David Paylor and Governor Northam’s staff today.”





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