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Fair use news OVEC Nov 6, 2015
Putnam County becomes focus for gas drilling possibilities
Despite this year’s slumping gas prices, potential profits that lay far beneath Putnam County’s surface are piquing some companies’ interests. More
Issues: Fracking
Putnam County becomes focus for gas drilling possibilities
Despite this year’s slumping gas prices, potential profits that lay far beneath Putnam County’s surface are piquing some companies’ interests. More
Issues: Fracking
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 5, 2015
First Responders Want to Know: What’s in There?
First responders who may have to deal with fracking-traffic accidents want to know what's in those big rigs. Good question. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Water
First Responders Want to Know: What’s in There?
First responders who may have to deal with fracking-traffic accidents want to know what's in those big rigs. Good question. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 3, 2015
In Ritchie County, Rural Life Ruined by Fracking Pipelines
Keely Kernan has just published a new short film narrated by Ritchie County, WV resident Jim Shreves, who lives in the middle of what locals now call "Frackistan." More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Water
In Ritchie County, Rural Life Ruined by Fracking Pipelines
Keely Kernan has just published a new short film narrated by Ritchie County, WV resident Jim Shreves, who lives in the middle of what locals now call "Frackistan." More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 22, 2015
EPA Seeking Young Adults to Serve on NEJAC Climate Justice Work Group
EPA is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy, to participate on this "first of its kind" youth-led advisory work group to assist the National Environmental Justice Council (NEJAC) in developing advice and recommendations to assist EPA in developing best practices to address climate change concerns. More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
EPA Seeking Young Adults to Serve on NEJAC Climate Justice Work Group
EPA is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy, to participate on this "first of its kind" youth-led advisory work group to assist the National Environmental Justice Council (NEJAC) in developing advice and recommendations to assist EPA in developing best practices to address climate change concerns. More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 22, 2015
Come Out Monday: Speak Out Against the 28% Water Rate Increase
If you are frustrated by the water company's high rates, poor service, main breaks and continued vulnerability, then the Public Service Commission needs to hear from you! Go public! More
Issues: Social justice, WV American Water
Come Out Monday: Speak Out Against the 28% Water Rate Increase
If you are frustrated by the water company's high rates, poor service, main breaks and continued vulnerability, then the Public Service Commission needs to hear from you! Go public! More
Issues: Social justice, WV American Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 21, 2015
Ohio River: Algae Warning Lifted, Fracking Waste Threat Growing
The algae bloom threat is lifted, but radium 226, well we aren't doing anything about that. More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Water
Ohio River: Algae Warning Lifted, Fracking Waste Threat Growing
The algae bloom threat is lifted, but radium 226, well we aren't doing anything about that. More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 20, 2015
Group Comments to Upshur Commission on Pipelines
Columbia Gas’ WB XPress pipeline upgrade and expansion project would affect six counties in West Virginia. The project would add new pipe and increase operating pressure at the four existing compressor stations in WV, and add one new station in Kanawha County. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines
Group Comments to Upshur Commission on Pipelines
Columbia Gas’ WB XPress pipeline upgrade and expansion project would affect six counties in West Virginia. The project would add new pipe and increase operating pressure at the four existing compressor stations in WV, and add one new station in Kanawha County. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines
Pipeline Gallery OVEC Oct 18, 2015
Pipelines Pummel Property, Land, Water, Democracy
Photos show pipeline pummeling land and water. Letter details problems. Group takes action! More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Pollution
Pipelines Pummel Property, Land, Water, Democracy
Photos show pipeline pummeling land and water. Letter details problems. Group takes action! More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 18, 2015
Come See Merchants of Doubt and After Coal
On Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. the local chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby presents Merchants of Doubt as part of the WV International Fall Film Festival. The documentary draws parallels between early public relations campaigns in defense of the tobacco industry, and the ongoing PR orchestration of climate change denial. This film will rock your world! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Come See Merchants of Doubt and After Coal
On Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. the local chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby presents Merchants of Doubt as part of the WV International Fall Film Festival. The documentary draws parallels between early public relations campaigns in defense of the tobacco industry, and the ongoing PR orchestration of climate change denial. This film will rock your world! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 16, 2015
Hey WV — Take Action for Racial Justice
November 3: Take Action for Racial Justice 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wilson Student Union WV State University Take Action for Racial Justice will be an opportunity to join a team that is working on a racial justice issue, such as reducing racial disparities in arrests in Charleston, Second Chance Employment Act + Let Me Drive, Let Me Work (both criminal justice reforms), juvenile justice reform, West Side/East End reinvestment, and racial justice dialogue and education. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Hey WV — Take Action for Racial Justice
November 3: Take Action for Racial Justice 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wilson Student Union WV State University Take Action for Racial Justice will be an opportunity to join a team that is working on a racial justice issue, such as reducing racial disparities in arrests in Charleston, Second Chance Employment Act + Let Me Drive, Let Me Work (both criminal justice reforms), juvenile justice reform, West Side/East End reinvestment, and racial justice dialogue and education. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Newsletter OVEC Oct 12, 2015
Winds of Change, Fall 2015
On June 15, we held our first forum on the Rogersville Shale in Huntington. About 200 people attended. WV Public Radio and TV stations WSAZ and WOWK aired stories on the forum. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, Fall 2015
On June 15, we held our first forum on the Rogersville Shale in Huntington. About 200 people attended. WV Public Radio and TV stations WSAZ and WOWK aired stories on the forum. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 7, 2015
Pleska on Writing, Working and Life
You are invited to meet West Virginia author Cat Pleska as she reads from her new memoir and leads a creative writing workshop. On Saturday, October 17, join event sponsors Coalfield Development Corporation at West Edge Factory,1040 Vernon St., in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
Pleska on Writing, Working and Life
You are invited to meet West Virginia author Cat Pleska as she reads from her new memoir and leads a creative writing workshop. On Saturday, October 17, join event sponsors Coalfield Development Corporation at West Edge Factory,1040 Vernon St., in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 1, 2015
Get Inspired to Write Your Stream Protection Comments
Miss the Stream Protection Rule hearings? You can still submit written comments by Oct. 26. Read these comments, get inspired to write. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
Get Inspired to Write Your Stream Protection Comments
Miss the Stream Protection Rule hearings? You can still submit written comments by Oct. 26. Read these comments, get inspired to write. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 28, 2015
Talking Points for WVAW Rate Case Hearings
Some talking points for the WV American Water rate case hearings coming up in Weston, Huntington, Fayetteville, Charleston and Mercer County. More
Talking Points for WVAW Rate Case Hearings
Some talking points for the WV American Water rate case hearings coming up in Weston, Huntington, Fayetteville, Charleston and Mercer County. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 28, 2015
Sept. 29 Forum on Fracking at WVSU
On September 29, come on out to the West Virginia State University Forum on Fracking. All events for the “Fracking: In the Beginning Was the Source Rock” forum will take place in room 134 of the Wilson University Union at WVSU in Institute and are free and open to the public. More
Issues: Fracking
Sept. 29 Forum on Fracking at WVSU
On September 29, come on out to the West Virginia State University Forum on Fracking. All events for the “Fracking: In the Beginning Was the Source Rock” forum will take place in room 134 of the Wilson University Union at WVSU in Institute and are free and open to the public. More
Issues: Fracking
Press Release OVEC Sep 23, 2015
Discussion of Pope Francis’ Letter Open to the Public
The public is invited to join a discussion of the letter from Pope Francis to all people, "Laudato SI: On Care for Our Common Home." Free and open to all, the series is sponsored by a collection of local faith groups and climate activists. More
Issues: Faith, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Discussion of Pope Francis’ Letter Open to the Public
The public is invited to join a discussion of the letter from Pope Francis to all people, "Laudato SI: On Care for Our Common Home." Free and open to all, the series is sponsored by a collection of local faith groups and climate activists. More
Issues: Faith, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Press Release OVEC Sep 22, 2015
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Bat From Two West Virginia Coal Mines
The Center for Biological Diversity, Coal River Mountain Watch, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, and the Sierra Club filed a formal notice of intent to sue the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for their failure to protect threatened northern long-eared bats at two proposed mountaintop-removal coal mines in West Virginia. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Bat From Two West Virginia Coal Mines
The Center for Biological Diversity, Coal River Mountain Watch, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, and the Sierra Club filed a formal notice of intent to sue the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for their failure to protect threatened northern long-eared bats at two proposed mountaintop-removal coal mines in West Virginia. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 16, 2015
We Need You at Final SPR Hearing Tonight!
All hands on deck! Even if you don’t want to speak in public, please come out. (Wear blue.) We need a good presence at the: Stream Protection Rule Draft Environmental Impact Statement Hearing 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston, WV More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
We Need You at Final SPR Hearing Tonight!
All hands on deck! Even if you don’t want to speak in public, please come out. (Wear blue.) We need a good presence at the: Stream Protection Rule Draft Environmental Impact Statement Hearing 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston, WV More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 16, 2015
Oct. 3 and 4: Solar Open House in Roane County, WV
With the help of Sierra Club West Virginia Chapter, several OVEC members are hosting a Solar Open House on October 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Hickory Ridge, a few miles from Spencer, in Roane County, WV (about 80 minutes from Charleston). Learn how to make your own electric power! More
Issues: Renewable energy
Oct. 3 and 4: Solar Open House in Roane County, WV
With the help of Sierra Club West Virginia Chapter, several OVEC members are hosting a Solar Open House on October 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Hickory Ridge, a few miles from Spencer, in Roane County, WV (about 80 minutes from Charleston). Learn how to make your own electric power! More
Issues: Renewable energy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 9, 2015
Our Water, Our Future Pre-SPR-Hearing Party
Water- and mountain-lovers, before you speak out at the SPR hearing, come enjoy one another's company at a pre-hearing party. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Our Water, Our Future Pre-SPR-Hearing Party
Water- and mountain-lovers, before you speak out at the SPR hearing, come enjoy one another's company at a pre-hearing party. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water