Tag: Mountaintop removal
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Press Release Vivian Sep 5, 2018
Media Advisory: Ohio River Rising Climate Rally and March in Huntington, WV
Family friendly activities, speakers, information on local, regional, national, and global climate issues. Come out to Heritage Station and join in the march around the downtown area. Come celebrate your love for Huntington, the Ohio River, and the Earth! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Water
Media Advisory: Ohio River Rising Climate Rally and March in Huntington, WV
Family friendly activities, speakers, information on local, regional, national, and global climate issues. Come out to Heritage Station and join in the march around the downtown area. Come celebrate your love for Huntington, the Ohio River, and the Earth! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Water
Hoots and Hollers Janet Keating Aug 4, 2018
Remembering Ben Stout, Truly A Hero For West Virginia
Ben: Taking the top off of a mountain. Is that the right thing to do? I don’t think an individual can say yes to that. I think any individual knows that that’s wrong. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Water
Remembering Ben Stout, Truly A Hero For West Virginia
Ben: Taking the top off of a mountain. Is that the right thing to do? I don’t think an individual can say yes to that. I think any individual knows that that’s wrong. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 3, 2018
Comment for the Sake of the Ohio River; It’s About Our Lives
ORSANCO is currently taking comments on a proposal to change the way it deals with pollution control standards for the Ohio River. Not good! Please comment and write letters-to-the-editor. More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Water
Comment for the Sake of the Ohio River; It’s About Our Lives
ORSANCO is currently taking comments on a proposal to change the way it deals with pollution control standards for the Ohio River. Not good! Please comment and write letters-to-the-editor. More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Water
Action Alert Vivian Jul 24, 2018
Act Now: Ohio River Pollution Control Standards in Jeopardy; Upcoming Events
ORSANCO needs to hear from you: Come to the hearing, or submit written comments and please write a letter to the editor to encourage others to comment, too. #waterislife More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution
Act Now: Ohio River Pollution Control Standards in Jeopardy; Upcoming Events
ORSANCO needs to hear from you: Come to the hearing, or submit written comments and please write a letter to the editor to encourage others to comment, too. #waterislife More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jul 21, 2018
Now We Can Say Something on Paula Swearengin’s Bid for Senate Seat
Thank you, Paula Jean Swearengin, for an amazing effort that truly is an inspiration to people across the nation who are fed up with politics as usual. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal
Now We Can Say Something on Paula Swearengin’s Bid for Senate Seat
Thank you, Paula Jean Swearengin, for an amazing effort that truly is an inspiration to people across the nation who are fed up with politics as usual. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 11, 2018
Ask Your State Legislators to Stand Up to Global Corporations, Speak Out Against ISDS in NAFTA
Attention West Virginians! Easy e-action to urge your state legislators to stand up to global corporations at NAFTA is renegotiated. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice
Ask Your State Legislators to Stand Up to Global Corporations, Speak Out Against ISDS in NAFTA
Attention West Virginians! Easy e-action to urge your state legislators to stand up to global corporations at NAFTA is renegotiated. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Jul 3, 2018
Coordinated Ohio River Pollution Control Standards May Disappear: Comment!
Now is the time to write your comments for the sake of the Ohio River. ORSANCO has worked to ensure consistent water quality standards on the Ohio River for six decades and should not abdicate that role now. More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Coordinated Ohio River Pollution Control Standards May Disappear: Comment!
Now is the time to write your comments for the sake of the Ohio River. ORSANCO has worked to ensure consistent water quality standards on the Ohio River for six decades and should not abdicate that role now. More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Newsletter OVEC Jun 14, 2018
Winds of Change, Summer, 2018
March 22 is World Water Day, and to celebrate, we teamed up with our partners in the Tri-State Water Defense group for a couple of events. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, Summer, 2018
March 22 is World Water Day, and to celebrate, we teamed up with our partners in the Tri-State Water Defense group for a couple of events. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Jun 5, 2018
Environmental Advocacy in 2018 WVCC Public Policy Issue Priorities
This concise document has some excellent advice for our elected leaders—on issues ranging from climate change and renewable energy development, to water and public health issues associated with shale gas development. There's a strong call to end mountaintop removal coal mining. More
Issues: Faith, Fracking, Mountaintop removal
Environmental Advocacy in 2018 WVCC Public Policy Issue Priorities
This concise document has some excellent advice for our elected leaders—on issues ranging from climate change and renewable energy development, to water and public health issues associated with shale gas development. There's a strong call to end mountaintop removal coal mining. More
Issues: Faith, Fracking, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 15, 2018
Poor People’s Campaign Resurrected: Sign-On to Statement of Support
We are encouraging individuals and groups to sign on to a letter of support for the Poor People's Campaign. We urge others in our movement to endorse and join with the Poor People’s Campaign. We call particular attention to the plan for actions the week of June 3-9 on ecological devastation and health. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Transition economy
Poor People’s Campaign Resurrected: Sign-On to Statement of Support
We are encouraging individuals and groups to sign on to a letter of support for the Poor People's Campaign. We urge others in our movement to endorse and join with the Poor People’s Campaign. We call particular attention to the plan for actions the week of June 3-9 on ecological devastation and health. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 7, 2018
Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for “Reflections on Sacred Actions for Earth;” Tabling Available
Tickets now on sale for Catholic Committee of Appalachia's benefit evening, held in honor of Friends of Water founder Chris Hale, featuring "Reflections on Sacred Action for Earth" with WV-born authors Denise Giardina and Ann Pancake, in a conversation moderated by OVEC's retired ED, Janet Keating. More
Issues: Faith, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines
Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for “Reflections on Sacred Actions for Earth;” Tabling Available
Tickets now on sale for Catholic Committee of Appalachia's benefit evening, held in honor of Friends of Water founder Chris Hale, featuring "Reflections on Sacred Action for Earth" with WV-born authors Denise Giardina and Ann Pancake, in a conversation moderated by OVEC's retired ED, Janet Keating. More
Issues: Faith, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines
Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Apr 3, 2018
A Review of What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia, by Dr. Elizabeth Catte
In this powerful little book of 132 pages, Catte rises to eloquence at times in exploding myths and stereotypes about the Appalachian region of the United States. She will be the keynote speaker at OVEC's annual meeting on September 15. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
A Review of What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia, by Dr. Elizabeth Catte
In this powerful little book of 132 pages, Catte rises to eloquence at times in exploding myths and stereotypes about the Appalachian region of the United States. She will be the keynote speaker at OVEC's annual meeting on September 15. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 22, 2018
#TBT: Lawsuits Have Helped Slow MTR; What’s Up with the Settlement Money
The laws surrounding mountaintop removal in West Virginia have never been adequately enforced. We are so grateful to our attorneys who have worked with us for more than a decade to successfully sue MTR coal companies, corporate landowners, and government agencies for egregious legal failures. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Social justice, Sustainability
#TBT: Lawsuits Have Helped Slow MTR; What’s Up with the Settlement Money
The laws surrounding mountaintop removal in West Virginia have never been adequately enforced. We are so grateful to our attorneys who have worked with us for more than a decade to successfully sue MTR coal companies, corporate landowners, and government agencies for egregious legal failures. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Social justice, Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 9, 2018
Register Now for Community Organizing Summit, Held April 6-8 at Jackson’s Mill
We want to help you take action against extraction. The summit offers trainings for grassroots movement building. Register by March 30. Scholarships available. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines
Register Now for Community Organizing Summit, Held April 6-8 at Jackson’s Mill
We want to help you take action against extraction. The summit offers trainings for grassroots movement building. Register by March 30. Scholarships available. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 23, 2018
Natalie’s Legislative Update: Bad Bills at the WV Bill Mill, Plus a Good One!
Our ED shares info on some WV Legislative Session bills she's tracking; join her under the Golden Dome! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy
Natalie’s Legislative Update: Bad Bills at the WV Bill Mill, Plus a Good One!
Our ED shares info on some WV Legislative Session bills she's tracking; join her under the Golden Dome! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Dec 13, 2017
Comments of Mark Connelly at the Hearing on the Proposed Repeal of the Clean Power Plan
I believe that the Clean Power Plan should not be repealed, but should be strengthened. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Comments of Mark Connelly at the Hearing on the Proposed Repeal of the Clean Power Plan
I believe that the Clean Power Plan should not be repealed, but should be strengthened. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Newsletter OVEC Dec 10, 2017
Winds of Change, Winter 2017-18
Dianne Bady was one of the principal founders of OVEC. Dianne, 67, succumbed to cancer on October 23, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Her husband Rick, her son Aaron, her sister Monica McFarland, and OVEC staff were with her in her final hours. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Social justice, Sustainability, Water
Winds of Change, Winter 2017-18
Dianne Bady was one of the principal founders of OVEC. Dianne, 67, succumbed to cancer on October 23, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Her husband Rick, her son Aaron, her sister Monica McFarland, and OVEC staff were with her in her final hours. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Social justice, Sustainability, Water
Hoots and Hollers Janet Keating Dec 7, 2017
30 Years of OVEC: A Few Stand-Out Moments
Reflections on OVEC's 30 years of standing our ground with citizens and communities threatened by polluting and extractive industries. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, DEP, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
30 Years of OVEC: A Few Stand-Out Moments
Reflections on OVEC's 30 years of standing our ground with citizens and communities threatened by polluting and extractive industries. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, DEP, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Dec 4, 2017
#SavetheNet #StoptheVote – It’s Coming Down to the Wire on Net Neutrality
#SavetheNet. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to save the Internet. What can you do now? Action steps compile here. Protest coming up in Huntington, St. Albans. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Social justice
#SavetheNet #StoptheVote – It’s Coming Down to the Wire on Net Neutrality
#SavetheNet. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to save the Internet. What can you do now? Action steps compile here. Protest coming up in Huntington, St. Albans. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Dustin White Nov 16, 2017
Revelation: Alpha Weasels Out of Bonding Obligations
Alpha will transfer to Lexington Coal a total of 160permits from West Virginia. This deal eliminates $192 million in self-bonding Alpha owes to West Virginia. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Reclamation, Water
Revelation: Alpha Weasels Out of Bonding Obligations
Alpha will transfer to Lexington Coal a total of 160permits from West Virginia. This deal eliminates $192 million in self-bonding Alpha owes to West Virginia. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Reclamation, Water