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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 9, 2011
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003 More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003 More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 26, 2011
The association between mountaintop mining and birth defects among live births in central Appalachia,1996-2003
Birth defects are examined in mountaintop coal mining areas compared to other coal mining areas and non-mining areas of central Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
The association between mountaintop mining and birth defects among live births in central Appalachia,1996-2003
Birth defects are examined in mountaintop coal mining areas compared to other coal mining areas and non-mining areas of central Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 5, 2011
Poverty and Mortality Disparities in Central Appalachia: Mountaintop Mining and Environmental Justice
This study investigated the associations between poverty rates, Appalachian mountaintop coal mining, and age-adjusted total mortality rates to determine if persons exposed to this form of mining experience greater poverty and higher death rates compared to other types of mining or other areas of Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice
Poverty and Mortality Disparities in Central Appalachia: Mountaintop Mining and Environmental Justice
This study investigated the associations between poverty rates, Appalachian mountaintop coal mining, and age-adjusted total mortality rates to determine if persons exposed to this form of mining experience greater poverty and higher death rates compared to other types of mining or other areas of Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice
Newsletter OVEC Mar 21, 2011
Winds of Change, March 2011
Celebration Highlights Our Many 2010 Successes, Launches New Sustainer Campaign Initiative More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal
Winds of Change, March 2011
Celebration Highlights Our Many 2010 Successes, Launches New Sustainer Campaign Initiative More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 19, 2011
Fact Sheet: The Impact of Coal of Our Lives
The impact of coal on our lives includes serious negative effects on human health, blasting damage, stream contamination, increased risk of flooding, disbandment of long-standing communities, and the destruction of our cultural heritage. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Fact Sheet: The Impact of Coal of Our Lives
The impact of coal on our lives includes serious negative effects on human health, blasting damage, stream contamination, increased risk of flooding, disbandment of long-standing communities, and the destruction of our cultural heritage. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Newsletter OVEC Dec 7, 2010
Winds of Change, December 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, after a four-day trial, US District Judge Robert C. Chambers ordered Patriot Coal subsidiary Apogee to install a fluidized bed reactor system to reduce selenium at three water outfalls. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Renewable energy, Water
Winds of Change, December 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, after a four-day trial, US District Judge Robert C. Chambers ordered Patriot Coal subsidiary Apogee to install a fluidized bed reactor system to reduce selenium at three water outfalls. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Renewable energy, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 9, 2010
A geographical information system-based analysis of cancer mortality and population exposure to coal mining activities in West Virginia, United States of America
Cancer incidence and mortality rates are high in West Virginia compared to the rest of the United States of America. Previous research has suggested that exposure to activities of the coal mining industry may contribute to elevated cancer mortality, although exposure measures have been limited. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
A geographical information system-based analysis of cancer mortality and population exposure to coal mining activities in West Virginia, United States of America
Cancer incidence and mortality rates are high in West Virginia compared to the rest of the United States of America. Previous research has suggested that exposure to activities of the coal mining industry may contribute to elevated cancer mortality, although exposure measures have been limited. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Newsletter OVEC Sep 13, 2010
Winds of Change, September 2010
For 30 years, coal companies and regulators have ignored a crucial provision in federal law requiring that when companies bury streams, they must replace the “structure” and “function” of those streams. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Renewable energy, Water
Winds of Change, September 2010
For 30 years, coal companies and regulators have ignored a crucial provision in federal law requiring that when companies bury streams, they must replace the “structure” and “function” of those streams. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Renewable energy, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 11, 2010
A Comparative Analysis of Health-Related Quality of Life for Residents of U.S. Counties with and without Coal Mining
We compared health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in mining and non-mining counties in and out of Appalachia using the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
A Comparative Analysis of Health-Related Quality of Life for Residents of U.S. Counties with and without Coal Mining
We compared health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in mining and non-mining counties in and out of Appalachia using the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Newsletter OVEC Jun 14, 2010
Winds of Change, June 2010
After at least three years of trying to more effectively protect cemeteries, we finally did it! This year, at OVEC’s urging, citizens and members of the faith community joined forces in lobbying for the passage of HB 4457, which improves cemetery protection throughout West Virginia. More
Issues: Cemetery protection, EPA, Mountaintop removal
Winds of Change, June 2010
After at least three years of trying to more effectively protect cemeteries, we finally did it! This year, at OVEC’s urging, citizens and members of the faith community joined forces in lobbying for the passage of HB 4457, which improves cemetery protection throughout West Virginia. More
Issues: Cemetery protection, EPA, Mountaintop removal
Newsletter OVEC Mar 15, 2010
Winds of Change, March 2010
Bo Webb, a resident of Rock Creek, WV, a Vietnam war veteran and someone whose home is adversely affected by mountaintop removal, doesn’t take no for an answer. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, March 2010
Bo Webb, a resident of Rock Creek, WV, a Vietnam war veteran and someone whose home is adversely affected by mountaintop removal, doesn’t take no for an answer. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 15, 2010
Residence in Coal-Mining Areas and Low-Birth-Weight Outcomes
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water
Residence in Coal-Mining Areas and Low-Birth-Weight Outcomes
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 11, 2010
Mountaintop Mining Consequences
Damage to ecosystems and threats to human health and the lack of effective mitigation require new approaches to mining regulation More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Mountaintop Mining Consequences
Damage to ecosystems and threats to human health and the lack of effective mitigation require new approaches to mining regulation More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 23, 2009
Higher coronary heart disease and heart attack morbidity in Appalachian coal mining regions
Recent studies have documented poor population health outcomes in coal mining areas of Appalachia compared to other parts of the region or the nation More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal
Higher coronary heart disease and heart attack morbidity in Appalachian coal mining regions
Recent studies have documented poor population health outcomes in coal mining areas of Appalachia compared to other parts of the region or the nation More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 9, 2009
Mortality in Appalachian Coal Mining Regions: The Value of Statistical Life Lost
We compared age-adjusted mortality rates and socioeconomic conditions across four county groups: Appalachia with high levels of coal mining, Appalachia with lower mining levels, Appalachia without coal mining, and other counties in the nation. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Mortality in Appalachian Coal Mining Regions: The Value of Statistical Life Lost
We compared age-adjusted mortality rates and socioeconomic conditions across four county groups: Appalachia with high levels of coal mining, Appalachia with lower mining levels, Appalachia without coal mining, and other counties in the nation. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 9, 2008
Mortality Rates in Appalachian Coal Mining Counties: 24 Years Behind the Nation
Appalachia has higher morbidity and mortality compared to the nation, and suffers greater socioeconomic disadvantages. This article investigates the relationship of coal mining to elevated mortality rates in Appalachia. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Mortality Rates in Appalachian Coal Mining Counties: 24 Years Behind the Nation
Appalachia has higher morbidity and mortality compared to the nation, and suffers greater socioeconomic disadvantages. This article investigates the relationship of coal mining to elevated mortality rates in Appalachia. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 9, 2008
Mortality from heart, respiratory, and kidney disease in coal mining areas of Appalachia
The purpose of this study was to test whether population mortality rates from heart, respiratory and kidney disease were higher as a function of levels of Appalachian coal mining after control for other disease risk factors. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Mortality from heart, respiratory, and kidney disease in coal mining areas of Appalachia
The purpose of this study was to test whether population mortality rates from heart, respiratory and kidney disease were higher as a function of levels of Appalachian coal mining after control for other disease risk factors. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 23, 2008
Relations Between Health Indicators and Residential Proximity to Coal Mining in West Virginia
We used data from a survey of 16493 West Virginians merged with county-level coal production and other covariates to investigate the relations between health indicators and residential proximity to coal mining. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Relations Between Health Indicators and Residential Proximity to Coal Mining in West Virginia
We used data from a survey of 16493 West Virginians merged with county-level coal production and other covariates to investigate the relations between health indicators and residential proximity to coal mining. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water