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While the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) are still on the books, a new much larger threat looms.
Recent legislatve and policy trends represent new challenges ahead for those working to protect our land and water, wildlife and cherished historic sites from the instrusive expansion of transmission.
Most notably, major federal legislation has been introduced that would affect the way in which transmission projects are planned and approved.
Simulataneously, industry proposals for massive grid expansions are being promoted (see map below).
These proposals along with intense industry lobbying and activity are effectively advancing the nationwide acceleration of transmission construction with little consideration of our landscapes, ecosystems and communities.
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