Biden administration clears major pipeline project after pressure from Sen. Manchin
- The Mountain Valley Pipeline will resume construction through Jefferson National Forest.
- The 3.5-mile pipeline will transport natural gas through West Virginia and Virginia.
- Environmentalists oppose the pipeline, saying it will damage sensitive ecosystems.
- Sen. Joe Manchin pushed Biden to approve the pipeline, arguing it will create jobs and revenue.
- The pipeline still needs some permits before construction starts.