Posts by OVEC
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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 9, 2015
Rides Available to “Stream Protection” Rule Hearing
Need a ride to the SPR hearing? We'll try to help. We'll have pickup locations in Huntington/Barboursville, Beckley, Weston, and Logan. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Rides Available to “Stream Protection” Rule Hearing
Need a ride to the SPR hearing? We'll try to help. We'll have pickup locations in Huntington/Barboursville, Beckley, Weston, and Logan. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 4, 2015
Wayne & Cabell Residents: Help New Community Solar Project
All you need is an electric water heater and an internet connection to help Coalfield Development go solar. They need your support, not your money! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy
Wayne & Cabell Residents: Help New Community Solar Project
All you need is an electric water heater and an internet connection to help Coalfield Development go solar. They need your support, not your money! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 1, 2015
Join WVRC in Saying NO MORE Mercury in the Ohio River
More mercury in Ohio River? No thanks! Comment by Sept. 4 More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Join WVRC in Saying NO MORE Mercury in the Ohio River
More mercury in Ohio River? No thanks! Comment by Sept. 4 More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Action Alert OVEC Sep 1, 2015
Speak Up For Appalachia’s Streams; Help Bring On the Solar;More
First and foremost, on the mountaintop removal / valley fill coal mining front, we need you to comment to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on its long-awaited "Stream Protection Rule," the latest version of the perpetually unenforced "Buffer Zone Rule." More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Speak Up For Appalachia’s Streams; Help Bring On the Solar;More
First and foremost, on the mountaintop removal / valley fill coal mining front, we need you to comment to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on its long-awaited "Stream Protection Rule," the latest version of the perpetually unenforced "Buffer Zone Rule." More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2015
Wilma Steele: Come See Blood on the Mountain
WHAT: West Virginia State Premiere of the documentary film Blood On The Mountain WHERE: West Virginia State Culture Center, Capitol Complex WHEN: Friday, September 4 - 6:00 p.m. Doors open, 7:00 p.m. film starts Reserve your free tickets now, click here. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Wilma Steele: Come See Blood on the Mountain
WHAT: West Virginia State Premiere of the documentary film Blood On The Mountain WHERE: West Virginia State Culture Center, Capitol Complex WHEN: Friday, September 4 - 6:00 p.m. Doors open, 7:00 p.m. film starts Reserve your free tickets now, click here. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2015
Speak Up for A Strong Stream Protection Rule
The federal Office of Surface Mining has finally released a draft version of its long-awaited Stream Protection Rule, and is holding hearings across the region to hear from community members impacted by surface coal mining. We need your help to make sure this critical rule overcomes industry opposition. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Speak Up for A Strong Stream Protection Rule
The federal Office of Surface Mining has finally released a draft version of its long-awaited Stream Protection Rule, and is holding hearings across the region to hear from community members impacted by surface coal mining. We need your help to make sure this critical rule overcomes industry opposition. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2015
Share Stories of the Ground Beneath Your Heart
Your story — the story of the land you love and the assaults your homeplace endures at the hand of extractive industries — deserves to be seen and heard around the world. That's why we hope you'll come to The Ground Beneath Our Hearts on September 12, starting at 11 a.m. at the Kanawha State Forest, Shelter No. 1. But don't wait till then to share your story. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Water
Share Stories of the Ground Beneath Your Heart
Your story — the story of the land you love and the assaults your homeplace endures at the hand of extractive industries — deserves to be seen and heard around the world. That's why we hope you'll come to The Ground Beneath Our Hearts on September 12, starting at 11 a.m. at the Kanawha State Forest, Shelter No. 1. But don't wait till then to share your story. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2015
CD Collins Offers Personal Story of Injuries from Pipeline Explosion
In video and novel, artist CD Collins offers up her personal story of terrifying injuries she endured from a pipeline explosion. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Regulation, Rogersville Shale
CD Collins Offers Personal Story of Injuries from Pipeline Explosion
In video and novel, artist CD Collins offers up her personal story of terrifying injuries she endured from a pipeline explosion. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Regulation, Rogersville Shale
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 28, 2015
Protest Dick Cheney’s Visit to West Virginia
On September 3, Cheney will keynote the Chamber of Commerce meeting at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Cheney shouldn't get a red carpet greeting. Come protest his visit to WV. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pollution, Social justice
Protest Dick Cheney’s Visit to West Virginia
On September 3, Cheney will keynote the Chamber of Commerce meeting at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Cheney shouldn't get a red carpet greeting. Come protest his visit to WV. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pollution, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 20, 2015
Paul Epstein’s Blair Mountain
Who’s going to stand up and save our mountains? Who’s going to stand for the streams? Who’s going to stand for the lives of the people Against the power of the Machine? More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Music, Social justice
Paul Epstein’s Blair Mountain
Who’s going to stand up and save our mountains? Who’s going to stand for the streams? Who’s going to stand for the lives of the people Against the power of the Machine? More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Music, Social justice
Press Release OVEC Aug 20, 2015
Groups Act to Stop Coal Mining Pollution in West Virginia Waterways
Today, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against Pritchard Mining Company for violating Clean Water Act protections at its Fourmile Surface Mine in Boone and Kanawah Counties. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Groups Act to Stop Coal Mining Pollution in West Virginia Waterways
Today, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against Pritchard Mining Company for violating Clean Water Act protections at its Fourmile Surface Mine in Boone and Kanawah Counties. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 20, 2015
No New Prison in “District 12”
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has proposed to build a new facility located in the mountains of eastern Kentucky—the actual region used as the model for "District 12" in The Hunger Games trilogy, showing that the police state isn't just science fiction. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Social justice
No New Prison in “District 12”
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has proposed to build a new facility located in the mountains of eastern Kentucky—the actual region used as the model for "District 12" in The Hunger Games trilogy, showing that the police state isn't just science fiction. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Press Release OVEC Aug 18, 2015
Celebrating the Ground Beneath Our Hearts
If solastagia is getting to you, you are not alone, and you are invited to join in an international event to do something about it. Solastalgia is the pain you feel when the place you live in and love is under assault. Although coined by Australian philosopher Glenn Albrecht, the meaning of the word resonates around the world for people whose homes have been irrevocably changed and damaged by industrial practices. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Social justice, Water
Celebrating the Ground Beneath Our Hearts
If solastagia is getting to you, you are not alone, and you are invited to join in an international event to do something about it. Solastalgia is the pain you feel when the place you live in and love is under assault. Although coined by Australian philosopher Glenn Albrecht, the meaning of the word resonates around the world for people whose homes have been irrevocably changed and damaged by industrial practices. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 18, 2015
Stream Protection Rule? Your Comments Needed!
All hands on deck!: Come to the hearing in WV! Location: Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston 5:00 – 9:00 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 17 More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Stream Protection Rule? Your Comments Needed!
All hands on deck!: Come to the hearing in WV! Location: Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston 5:00 – 9:00 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 17 More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 17, 2015
Free Tickets for WV Premier of Blood on the Mountain
Step right up and get your free tickets! The West Virginia premier of Blood On The Mountain will be held at 7 p.m. on September 4 at the Culture Center on the State Capitol Grounds, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston WV. More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, Cemetery protection, Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice
Free Tickets for WV Premier of Blood on the Mountain
Step right up and get your free tickets! The West Virginia premier of Blood On The Mountain will be held at 7 p.m. on September 4 at the Culture Center on the State Capitol Grounds, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston WV. More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, Cemetery protection, Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice
Press Release OVEC Aug 13, 2015
Court Finds Fola Coal Violating Clean Water Act
Today, the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia found that conductivity pollution from two mountaintop removal coal mines owned by Fola Coal, a subsidiary of Consol Energy, violated key state and federal water quality protections. The mines, Fola Surface Mine No. 2 and Fola Surface Mine No. 6, are located in Nicholas and Clay counties and both dump mine waste into valley fills located in tributaries to Leatherwood Creek. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, WV American Water
Court Finds Fola Coal Violating Clean Water Act
Today, the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia found that conductivity pollution from two mountaintop removal coal mines owned by Fola Coal, a subsidiary of Consol Energy, violated key state and federal water quality protections. The mines, Fola Surface Mine No. 2 and Fola Surface Mine No. 6, are located in Nicholas and Clay counties and both dump mine waste into valley fills located in tributaries to Leatherwood Creek. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, WV American Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 30, 2015
The Injustice of Fracking
Yes, we need gas, but at what cost? More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pollution, Rogersville Shale
The Injustice of Fracking
Yes, we need gas, but at what cost? More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pollution, Rogersville Shale
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 17, 2015
Call to Action: “No New Permits Fast”
Beyond Extreme Energy has decided to organize a long-term, water-only “No New Permits Fast” this September in front of FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. We are undertaking this action in support of the call in Pope Francis’s encyclical, “Laudato Si,” for action on the climate crisis commensurate with its seriousness. More
Issues: Energy, FERC, Fracking, Pipelines
Call to Action: “No New Permits Fast”
Beyond Extreme Energy has decided to organize a long-term, water-only “No New Permits Fast” this September in front of FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. We are undertaking this action in support of the call in Pope Francis’s encyclical, “Laudato Si,” for action on the climate crisis commensurate with its seriousness. More
Issues: Energy, FERC, Fracking, Pipelines
Press Release OVEC Jul 14, 2015
Groups Highlight Failed Reclamation at Coal Mine
For the first time, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against a mine operator to enforce water quality certification protections. Mingo Logan Coal Company, the target of the suit, has failed to turn two diversion ditches (ditches that re-route streams destroyed by the mining) into functional streams at its Mountain Laurel Mine Complex in Logan County. More
Issues: Coal, Water
Groups Highlight Failed Reclamation at Coal Mine
For the first time, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against a mine operator to enforce water quality certification protections. Mingo Logan Coal Company, the target of the suit, has failed to turn two diversion ditches (ditches that re-route streams destroyed by the mining) into functional streams at its Mountain Laurel Mine Complex in Logan County. More
Issues: Coal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 13, 2015
Radioactive Drill Cuttings and WV Landfills
In his commentary of the report, Hughes writes, "Wetzel County has had active Marcellus black shale exploration and drilling for at least eight years now. And finally we now have a public report that clearly, unambiguously states that Marcellus shale is radioactive. Of course, geologists have known that for many decades. But, also for decades, there has been great reluctance by the natural gas exploration and production companies to acknowledge that fact in public." More
Issues: DEP, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pollution, WV Legislature
Radioactive Drill Cuttings and WV Landfills
In his commentary of the report, Hughes writes, "Wetzel County has had active Marcellus black shale exploration and drilling for at least eight years now. And finally we now have a public report that clearly, unambiguously states that Marcellus shale is radioactive. Of course, geologists have known that for many decades. But, also for decades, there has been great reluctance by the natural gas exploration and production companies to acknowledge that fact in public." More
Issues: DEP, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pollution, WV Legislature