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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 1, 2019
Take Part in the National Solar Tour: Start By Taking the Webinar July 12
Promote solar! Host a tour or attend a tour. Read the details in this post. More
Issues: Renewable energy
Take Part in the National Solar Tour: Start By Taking the Webinar July 12
Promote solar! Host a tour or attend a tour. Read the details in this post. More
Issues: Renewable energy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 25, 2019
Your Support Needed for Our Summer Fundraising Goal of $30,000
With the help of folks like you, for more than three decades to make our region a better place. We are asking you to support our summer fundraiser by donating now. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Renewable energy, Social justice
Your Support Needed for Our Summer Fundraising Goal of $30,000
With the help of folks like you, for more than three decades to make our region a better place. We are asking you to support our summer fundraiser by donating now. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Renewable energy, Social justice
Newsletter OVEC Jun 21, 2019
Winds of Change, Summer 2019
On April 9, about 50 people representing more than a dozen grassroots groups from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania gathered to show our opposition to the Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub, a petrochemical mega-complex build-out proposed for the Ohio and Kanawha river valleys. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Climate change, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines
Winds of Change, Summer 2019
On April 9, about 50 people representing more than a dozen grassroots groups from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania gathered to show our opposition to the Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub, a petrochemical mega-complex build-out proposed for the Ohio and Kanawha river valleys. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Climate change, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 12, 2019
TAKE ACTION – Help Block the Appalachia Storage Hub Loan Guarantee; Contact Your Reps in Congress
Take action to tell the House of Represenatives to block the Title XVII Loan Guarantee for the Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub/Petrochemical Complex and keep the keep the DOE from offering loan guarantees to any project that doesn’t avoid or mitigate carbon emissions! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking
TAKE ACTION – Help Block the Appalachia Storage Hub Loan Guarantee; Contact Your Reps in Congress
Take action to tell the House of Represenatives to block the Title XVII Loan Guarantee for the Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub/Petrochemical Complex and keep the keep the DOE from offering loan guarantees to any project that doesn’t avoid or mitigate carbon emissions! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 23, 2019
Examples of Costly Climate Chaos in the United States
Climate chaos is already impacting the United States! Get local with solutions. More
Issues: Climate change, Transition economy
Examples of Costly Climate Chaos in the United States
Climate chaos is already impacting the United States! Get local with solutions. More
Issues: Climate change, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 20, 2019
Knock Down Barriers with Knock Down the House
If you missed out screening of Knock Down the House, host one of your own, and open conversations across the political divide! More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down Barriers with Knock Down the House
If you missed out screening of Knock Down the House, host one of your own, and open conversations across the political divide! More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Press Release OVEC May 16, 2019
Knock Down the House Comes to WV – Local Woman in Film and Director to Be Present
This film proves that people-powered campaigns have a positive impact, whether an election is won or lost. No matter the issue we work on, we need fair courts and legislators accountable to we, the people. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down the House Comes to WV – Local Woman in Film and Director to Be Present
This film proves that people-powered campaigns have a positive impact, whether an election is won or lost. No matter the issue we work on, we need fair courts and legislators accountable to we, the people. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Press Release OVEC May 10, 2019
Lawsuit Launched to Force Trump Administration to Protect Endangered Species From Coal Mining in Appalachia
The Center for Biological Diversity and allies filed a formal notice of intent today to sue the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state of West Virginia for failing to protect endangered species from coal mining. More
Issues: Coal
Lawsuit Launched to Force Trump Administration to Protect Endangered Species From Coal Mining in Appalachia
The Center for Biological Diversity and allies filed a formal notice of intent today to sue the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state of West Virginia for failing to protect endangered species from coal mining. More
Issues: Coal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 10, 2019
Memorial Service for Bill Hughes on Memorial Day
All who knew Bill or knew of and appreciated his work to educate us all on the fracking invasion of Wetzel County are invited to remember and celebrate his life. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale
Memorial Service for Bill Hughes on Memorial Day
All who knew Bill or knew of and appreciated his work to educate us all on the fracking invasion of Wetzel County are invited to remember and celebrate his life. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 4, 2019
Knock Down the House Comes to West Virginia
Rotten Tomatoes: "A galvanizing glimpse behind the scenes of a pivotal election, Knock Down the House should prove engrossing for viewers of all political persuasions." More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down the House Comes to West Virginia
Rotten Tomatoes: "A galvanizing glimpse behind the scenes of a pivotal election, Knock Down the House should prove engrossing for viewers of all political persuasions." More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 27, 2019
Today: Into Solar? Into Stink? Into Green? Into Drink? You’re Covered.
It's the Solar Congress followed by Solar Beer Happy Hour in Charleston, StinkFest in Huntington (ramps, ya'll), and, in Wheeling, a workshop on cultivating a greener Ohio Valley. More
Issues: Renewable energy, Sustainability, Transition economy
Today: Into Solar? Into Stink? Into Green? Into Drink? You’re Covered.
It's the Solar Congress followed by Solar Beer Happy Hour in Charleston, StinkFest in Huntington (ramps, ya'll), and, in Wheeling, a workshop on cultivating a greener Ohio Valley. More
Issues: Renewable energy, Sustainability, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 23, 2019
Knock Down The House Comes to Netflix May 1
Hmmm. Maybe you will be inspired to run for office without relying on corporate campaign contributions! Watch the doc on Netflix or at community screenings. More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down The House Comes to Netflix May 1
Hmmm. Maybe you will be inspired to run for office without relying on corporate campaign contributions! Watch the doc on Netflix or at community screenings. More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Press Release OVEC Apr 9, 2019
Groups Gather for People Over Petrochem Protest and Press Conference
“It’s nuts for our state to bow down to another round of abuse from fossil fuel corporations.” More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking
Groups Gather for People Over Petrochem Protest and Press Conference
“It’s nuts for our state to bow down to another round of abuse from fossil fuel corporations.” More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 8, 2019
Fire at Highlander Center Cannot Destroy the Fire for Justice in Our Hearts
While many irreplaceable documents have been lost, the heart and soul of Highlander Center beats strongly, building that movement that demands transformative justice. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Fire at Highlander Center Cannot Destroy the Fire for Justice in Our Hearts
While many irreplaceable documents have been lost, the heart and soul of Highlander Center beats strongly, building that movement that demands transformative justice. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Press Release OVEC Apr 4, 2019
Media Advisory: People Over Petrochem Protest and Press Conference
People opposed to the proposed Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub petrochemical complex will host a press conference and protest during the WV Manufacturers Association’s Marcellus Manufacturing Conference. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub
Media Advisory: People Over Petrochem Protest and Press Conference
People opposed to the proposed Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub petrochemical complex will host a press conference and protest during the WV Manufacturers Association’s Marcellus Manufacturing Conference. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub
Newsletter OVEC Apr 2, 2019
Winds of Change, Spring, 2019
Driving around on a Sunday in early February, I saw dozens of slips just in my little section of the pipeline in Putnam County, but this was definitely the worst. It makes me wonder how many there are in total between Wayne County and Moundsville. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, Spring, 2019
Driving around on a Sunday in early February, I saw dozens of slips just in my little section of the pipeline in Putnam County, but this was definitely the worst. It makes me wonder how many there are in total between Wayne County and Moundsville. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 2, 2019
Randi Pokladnik’s Comments to ORSANCO on Pollution Control Standards
Peer reviewed studies show that many of the chemicals released through the process of fracking and plastics production are carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting, obesogenic and become persistent in the environment. We need ORSANCO’s regs. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pollution, Water
Randi Pokladnik’s Comments to ORSANCO on Pollution Control Standards
Peer reviewed studies show that many of the chemicals released through the process of fracking and plastics production are carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting, obesogenic and become persistent in the environment. We need ORSANCO’s regs. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 25, 2019
Sad Farewell to Bill Hughes
OVEC joins with his family and friends in mourning the passing of Bill Hughes. More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines
Sad Farewell to Bill Hughes
OVEC joins with his family and friends in mourning the passing of Bill Hughes. More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 24, 2019
PUBLIC MEETING – Natrium Fractionation Plant
Come out if you can! WVDEP will be holding a public meeting on an air permit modification for the Natrium Extraction and Fractionation Plant Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the New Martinsville City Hall. More details here. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, DEP, Petrochemicals, Pollution
PUBLIC MEETING – Natrium Fractionation Plant
Come out if you can! WVDEP will be holding a public meeting on an air permit modification for the Natrium Extraction and Fractionation Plant Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the New Martinsville City Hall. More details here. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, DEP, Petrochemicals, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 26, 2019
Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline: Goodbye Trees, Hello Dangerous Landslides
You just can’t take the trees off of the landscape here and expect the ground to stay put. The pipeline slips are a threat to property rights, water quality, and public safety. More
Issues: Pipelines
Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline: Goodbye Trees, Hello Dangerous Landslides
You just can’t take the trees off of the landscape here and expect the ground to stay put. The pipeline slips are a threat to property rights, water quality, and public safety. More
Issues: Pipelines