Protesting Locally, Impacting Globally: Rhetorical Narratives of Mountain Valley Pipeline Activists

In this research article, we illustrate how grassroots activists who are fighting against the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) in Southwest Virginia employ rhetorical strategies to establish environmental justice locally and globally. Our study (IRB approved) showcases how MVP activists and their rhetorical strategies of protest are reflected via technical communication on social media and public spaces via protest and art. Results suggest that activists use various community/participatory methods of protest organizing showcasing global concerns.