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Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 27, 2015
Write Your Climate Letter Now, Get it Hand Delivered in DC
This year, six members of the WV CCL will be in D.C. to train, then lobby for the political will to curb CO2 emissions! You can help without travelling to D.C. WV CCL has a simple letter that you can fill-in. Download this, print, add your own words, sign and then get the letter to WV CCL before June 20. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Health
Write Your Climate Letter Now, Get it Hand Delivered in DC
This year, six members of the WV CCL will be in D.C. to train, then lobby for the political will to curb CO2 emissions! You can help without travelling to D.C. WV CCL has a simple letter that you can fill-in. Download this, print, add your own words, sign and then get the letter to WV CCL before June 20. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Health
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 22, 2015
World Premiere of Blood on the Mountain Brings Labor, Environmentalists Together
Sierra Club and AFL-CIO, in association with the Workers Unite! Film Festival will co-host a world premiere celebrating release of the extraordinary new documentary feature film, Blood On The Mountain. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice, WV Legislature
World Premiere of Blood on the Mountain Brings Labor, Environmentalists Together
Sierra Club and AFL-CIO, in association with the Workers Unite! Film Festival will co-host a world premiere celebrating release of the extraordinary new documentary feature film, Blood On The Mountain. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice, WV Legislature
Hoots and Hollers Vivian May 20, 2015
2 p.m. Today: OVEC Organizer Testifies at Congressional Hearing
OVEC community organizer Dustin White is among the witnesses at a Congressional hearing today. To watch the hearing live at 2 p.m.: http://naturalresources.house.gov/live/ More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
2 p.m. Today: OVEC Organizer Testifies at Congressional Hearing
OVEC community organizer Dustin White is among the witnesses at a Congressional hearing today. To watch the hearing live at 2 p.m.: http://naturalresources.house.gov/live/ More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 14, 2015
Kickstarter Campaign Launched for West Virginia-Based Feature Film
Filmmaker Keely Kernan has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help finance a feature film, based in West Virginia, that documents the impact of the fossil fuel industries. West Virginia has fueled America since the early 19th century when the coal industry began dominating the state. In the southern part of the state, the counties that produce the most coal are some of the poorest counties in the United States. Now there is another fossil fuel industry operating on some of the oldest mountains on earth – fracking for natural gas. More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines
Kickstarter Campaign Launched for West Virginia-Based Feature Film
Filmmaker Keely Kernan has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help finance a feature film, based in West Virginia, that documents the impact of the fossil fuel industries. West Virginia has fueled America since the early 19th century when the coal industry began dominating the state. In the southern part of the state, the counties that produce the most coal are some of the poorest counties in the United States. Now there is another fossil fuel industry operating on some of the oldest mountains on earth – fracking for natural gas. More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines
Hoots and Hollers Bill Hughes May 14, 2015
Silica Dust: Trouble for Well Pad Workers, Neighbors
To unlock gas (consisting mostly of methane) in deep shale formations, a very deep well is drilled (depth varies depending on location and shale formation). Once a well is drilled, the hydraulic fracturing process (fracking) begins. For this process, thousands of tons of silica sand are mixed with millions of gallons of valuable water and added to thousands of gallon of fracturing chemical. This sand/water/chemical mixture is then pumped under very high pressure down the well casing, causing the tight shale to fracture. More
Issues: DEP, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pollution
Silica Dust: Trouble for Well Pad Workers, Neighbors
To unlock gas (consisting mostly of methane) in deep shale formations, a very deep well is drilled (depth varies depending on location and shale formation). Once a well is drilled, the hydraulic fracturing process (fracking) begins. For this process, thousands of tons of silica sand are mixed with millions of gallons of valuable water and added to thousands of gallon of fracturing chemical. This sand/water/chemical mixture is then pumped under very high pressure down the well casing, causing the tight shale to fracture. More
Issues: DEP, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 13, 2015
Fracking’s Human Toll Extends to Well Workers
Acute silicosis, such as afflicted the Hawk’s Nest workers, is caused by heavy exposure to crystalline silica over a short time, and its incubation period is a matter of months. However, simple silicosis can remain latent for 10 years or more. Given the rapidly increasing ranks of well workers exposed — and many far over-exposed — to crystalline silica, that fact is truly frightening. If measures aren’t taken to protect these workers now, another enormous tragedy is likely lurking in our future. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pollution
Fracking’s Human Toll Extends to Well Workers
Acute silicosis, such as afflicted the Hawk’s Nest workers, is caused by heavy exposure to crystalline silica over a short time, and its incubation period is a matter of months. However, simple silicosis can remain latent for 10 years or more. Given the rapidly increasing ranks of well workers exposed — and many far over-exposed — to crystalline silica, that fact is truly frightening. If measures aren’t taken to protect these workers now, another enormous tragedy is likely lurking in our future. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 10, 2015
This Saturday: 2015 Sustainability Fair
Come one, come all on May 16 to the 2015 Sustainability Fair from 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. at the historical Heritage Station, 210 11th Street (Diamond Teeth Mary Way) in Huntington, WV. Free! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Transition economy, Water
This Saturday: 2015 Sustainability Fair
Come one, come all on May 16 to the 2015 Sustainability Fair from 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. at the historical Heritage Station, 210 11th Street (Diamond Teeth Mary Way) in Huntington, WV. Free! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Transition economy, Water
Hoots and Hollers Bill Hughes May 10, 2015
Another Fracking Danger: Left-of-Center Escort Vehicles
Due to the Marcellus Shale gas "boom" here, in north-central West Virginia, it is not uncommon to find escort vehicles (accompanying oversize equipment heading for or leaving well pads) driving left-of-center, as you can see in the photos below. It goes without saying that this is dangerous for anyone out of the roads. This is just one of a host of problems associated with Marcellus Shale activity here. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale
Another Fracking Danger: Left-of-Center Escort Vehicles
Due to the Marcellus Shale gas "boom" here, in north-central West Virginia, it is not uncommon to find escort vehicles (accompanying oversize equipment heading for or leaving well pads) driving left-of-center, as you can see in the photos below. It goes without saying that this is dangerous for anyone out of the roads. This is just one of a host of problems associated with Marcellus Shale activity here. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 10, 2015
Who Is That Man in Khaki?
That's no DEP employee, that's Bill Hughes, who has lived in Wetzel County, WV for more than 36 years. He is a member of Wetzel County Action Group, active in monitoring Marcellus Gas activities in Wetzel and surrounding counties. His work includes assisting and educating people who suddenly find "unconventional" gas extraction activities (fracking-related) disrupting their lives, sometimes tragically. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Rogersville Shale
Who Is That Man in Khaki?
That's no DEP employee, that's Bill Hughes, who has lived in Wetzel County, WV for more than 36 years. He is a member of Wetzel County Action Group, active in monitoring Marcellus Gas activities in Wetzel and surrounding counties. His work includes assisting and educating people who suddenly find "unconventional" gas extraction activities (fracking-related) disrupting their lives, sometimes tragically. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Rogersville Shale
Hoots and Hollers Bill Hughes May 10, 2015
Note to Statoil: Dangerous Drivers and Rigs Not Good For Your PR
the residents recognized bad behavior on the part of the pilot vehicle, escort drivers and then transfer that image to Statoil. Public relations is important if Statoil wishes to become a better neighbor. Low Gap road will remain a traffic challenge for Statoil. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale
Note to Statoil: Dangerous Drivers and Rigs Not Good For Your PR
the residents recognized bad behavior on the part of the pilot vehicle, escort drivers and then transfer that image to Statoil. Public relations is important if Statoil wishes to become a better neighbor. Low Gap road will remain a traffic challenge for Statoil. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale
Hoots and Hollers Dustin White May 8, 2015
Potential Gubernatorial Candidate Plans MTR Mine Near A Head-Start Preschool
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Issues: Clean elections, Coal, DEP, Mountaintop removal
Potential Gubernatorial Candidate Plans MTR Mine Near A Head-Start Preschool
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Issues: Clean elections, Coal, DEP, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers Vivian May 8, 2015
FERC Changes Date of Meeting to TRY to Avoid Protestors
'Dishonest and deceitful,' protestors say: Lee Stewart of BXE slammed FERC's change-of-date, saying that FERC's statement about protecting staff is "dishonest and deceitful, and demonstrates unambiguously that they are more interested in the needs and profits of industry than in the needs of the American people,' he said in a statement. "Instead of changing its meeting dates to try to avoid protests, FERC should have the courage and integrity to end its subservience to industry, and start being concerned with the health and safety of people being victimized by fracking and gas infrastructure expansion, not make up false charges and insinuations." He did not say whether the protest events would be rescheduled, but promised that protestors would continue to show up at FERC's public meetings. More
Issues: FERC, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Regulation, Social justice
FERC Changes Date of Meeting to TRY to Avoid Protestors
'Dishonest and deceitful,' protestors say: Lee Stewart of BXE slammed FERC's change-of-date, saying that FERC's statement about protecting staff is "dishonest and deceitful, and demonstrates unambiguously that they are more interested in the needs and profits of industry than in the needs of the American people,' he said in a statement. "Instead of changing its meeting dates to try to avoid protests, FERC should have the courage and integrity to end its subservience to industry, and start being concerned with the health and safety of people being victimized by fracking and gas infrastructure expansion, not make up false charges and insinuations." He did not say whether the protest events would be rescheduled, but promised that protestors would continue to show up at FERC's public meetings. More
Issues: FERC, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Regulation, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Dan May 7, 2015
Step Up: Fight Fracking Pipelines
Fracking pipelines! The tentacles of the gas industry reach across America and the globe, so we must all stand together and work together from different areas affected by the gas industry, and show solidarity to stop this harmful industry and work towards a real renewable future that is more beneficial to us all. We all live downstream. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Health, Pipelines, Pollution
Step Up: Fight Fracking Pipelines
Fracking pipelines! The tentacles of the gas industry reach across America and the globe, so we must all stand together and work together from different areas affected by the gas industry, and show solidarity to stop this harmful industry and work towards a real renewable future that is more beneficial to us all. We all live downstream. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Health, Pipelines, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 5, 2015
Help Your Congregation Win a $10,000 Energy Efficiency Upgrade
WV Interfaith Power and Light is partnering with APCO to help congregations become more energy efficient beginning this month. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Faith
Help Your Congregation Win a $10,000 Energy Efficiency Upgrade
WV Interfaith Power and Light is partnering with APCO to help congregations become more energy efficient beginning this month. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Faith
Hoots and Hollers Dustin White Apr 20, 2015
And The Award Goes To….
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Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
And The Award Goes To….
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Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 6, 2015
The Bill Mill of WV
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The Bill Mill of WV
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Hoots and Hollers Maryanne Graham Apr 6, 2015
Film Premiere, Overburden- Friday, April 10th, 2015
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Film Premiere, Overburden- Friday, April 10th, 2015
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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 29, 2015
FERC Hear This: Pipeline Risks to Rural Folks Too High
My home is approximately one mile from the Supply Header Pipeline. The proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline runs parallel to the Supply Header Project in our area. Why would we allow two pipelines so close to one another? At a meeting in Doddridge County, Dominion told us that the pipeline's blast zone radius will be 942 feet — everything 942 feet around any point of explosion along the pipeline will basically be gone/toast. Because of fracking-related activities, there already have been well fires, explosion, spills, leaks, well-water contamination and wrecks. Our roads have been destroyed by heavy truck traffic and full of drilling traffic — you take your life in your hands every time you get in your car. We are at risk now 24 hours a day every day of the year for this industry. Now, once again we are being asked to take on more of their risk. More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Pollution, WV American Water
FERC Hear This: Pipeline Risks to Rural Folks Too High
My home is approximately one mile from the Supply Header Pipeline. The proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline runs parallel to the Supply Header Project in our area. Why would we allow two pipelines so close to one another? At a meeting in Doddridge County, Dominion told us that the pipeline's blast zone radius will be 942 feet — everything 942 feet around any point of explosion along the pipeline will basically be gone/toast. Because of fracking-related activities, there already have been well fires, explosion, spills, leaks, well-water contamination and wrecks. Our roads have been destroyed by heavy truck traffic and full of drilling traffic — you take your life in your hands every time you get in your car. We are at risk now 24 hours a day every day of the year for this industry. Now, once again we are being asked to take on more of their risk. More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Pollution, WV American Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 26, 2015
FERC Hear This on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Many have suggested we accept gas development and the proposed pipeline because of the jobs it brings. I raised two children here, and yes, I would love it if they could stay and make a decent living here. But not if they must risk their health working with hazardous materials. Not if their work would contribute to destroying the quality of life of fellow community members. Not if their work is harmful to the water, air, and ecosystems that sustain us. No job is worth what this pipeline and accompanying gas development will destroy. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Social justice
FERC Hear This on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Many have suggested we accept gas development and the proposed pipeline because of the jobs it brings. I raised two children here, and yes, I would love it if they could stay and make a decent living here. But not if they must risk their health working with hazardous materials. Not if their work would contribute to destroying the quality of life of fellow community members. Not if their work is harmful to the water, air, and ecosystems that sustain us. No job is worth what this pipeline and accompanying gas development will destroy. More
Issues: Energy, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 23, 2015
Scope This: Comment to FERC on #Fracking Atlantic Coast Pipeline
We wanted to make sure you know about these FERC public scoping meetings on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline: Tonight, Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Elkins High School, 100 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Bridgeport High School, 515 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, WV. More
Issues: Health, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Regulation
Scope This: Comment to FERC on #Fracking Atlantic Coast Pipeline
We wanted to make sure you know about these FERC public scoping meetings on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline: Tonight, Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Elkins High School, 100 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Bridgeport High School, 515 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, WV. More
Issues: Health, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines, Regulation