In Arlington, a coalition of climate activist gathered to express their concerns about two controversial gas pipelines expected to run through Virginia.

The group rallied for a better way of energy to protect the world. They spoke out against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline which would carry fracked gas from west Virginia to North Carolina, and the Mountain valley Pipeline that extends from West Virginia to Southern Virginia. The group was joined by former vice-president Al Gore’s daughter.

“People are really standing up..Not just for property rights but also the sanctity of our lands, and we’re at a turning point in the climate movement and I believe what these folks are doing is critically important for all of Americans and the future of the planet,” said Kareena Gore, Director for Center of Earth Ethics at Union Seminary.

The event was held at the Unitarian Universalist church of Arlington.