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Hoots and Hollers Tonya Adkins Oct 14, 2014
Fractured Lives in Rural WV
When a neighbor leased his land to a gas company three years ago, the nearby fracking sites (four surround them) not only shattered their peace, but exposed her family to the air, water, light and noise pollution that fracking brings. More
Issues: Pollution, Social justice, Water

Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Oct 14, 2014
From Appalachia to Alaska: Some Big Challenges
From September 1 - 8, I — Robin B — participated in the trip of a lifetime. Thanks to OVEC and an anonymous donor, I participated in the Presbyterians for Earth Care N-W Regional Conference titled "Seeing the Signs of the Times; A Practical Theology of Climate Change"; essentially this involved a ground tour of Alaska from Anchorage to the Fairbanks area. Traveling to Alaska was the biggest step away from "home" that I have ever undertaken. Little did I realize how my definition of the word "big" would be expanded by this journey. More
Issues: Climate change

Hoots and Hollers Dan Oct 7, 2014
Forward from the Climate March
On September 21, I had the privilege to attend the People’s Climate March in New York City, where more than 400,000 people of all backgrounds came together for the world’s largest march related to climate change. More
Issues: Climate change, Energy

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Oct 4, 2014
Livestream on Now: Wellness and Water
If you can't make it out to Charleston today, check out the Livestream of Wellness and Water here. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 19, 2014
Gainesville votes to avoid using mountaintop coal
Tears of joy and massive thanks to Gainesville Loves Mountains for their efforts! Their efforts could be a model for communities nationwide (see page 3 at link). More
Issues: Mountaintop removal

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 18, 2014
Safe Drinking Water Among the Things That Make For Peace: OVEC at International Day of Peace Event
On September 19, the Church Center for the United Nations will open its doors to commemorate the International Day of Peace, and continue its historical mission of fostering dialogue and cooperation between the United Nations and civil society around “the things that make for peace.” More
Issues: Water

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 17, 2014
Wherever You Are: Support The People’s Climate March
Count OVEC members and other Appalachians among the tens of thousands of people gearing up for the September 21 People's Climate March in New York City. More
Issues: Climate change, Energy efficiency

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 8, 2014
DC: ‘Shine Tonight – Come Taste It
Time to get your 'shine on! Moonshine that is. If you are in or near the Washington, D.C. area, please come out tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Stewart R. Mott House.Help raise awareness and funds, while sampling some traditional Appalachian beverages with the experts! More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 8, 2014
Call Today for Kanawha State Forest
Call Today for Kanawha State Forest More
Issues: Mountaintop removal

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 5, 2014
WVians Get Cheap Bus Tickets Now (Offer Ends Soon) to The People’s Climate March
Hop on the bus to The People’s Climate March, the largest climate march in history. More
Issues: Climate change

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 4, 2014
If You Can Come to DC on Sept. 9…
OVECourwater_o is a member group of The Alliance for Appalachia and we’ll be joining folks in D.C. for Our Water, Our Future on Sept. 9. Will you join us? More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Social justice, Water

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 4, 2014
Come Out for Wellness and Water III
Please plan to join us on October 3–4 for Wellness and Water III. For the third year in a row, people concerned about health issues in communities adversely affected by water pollution will gather to share experiences and knowledge and to explore solutions. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, MCHM, Mountaintop removal, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers Tyler Cannon Sep 2, 2014
Morality, Budgets and Energy Efficiency
A budget is a "moral document," according to workshop discussions I recently attended as part of my work as Appalachian Transition Fellowship with the Highlander Research and Education Center. That is to say, where and how we spend our money is a primary expression of our priorities. It's a thought I agree with, at least for regular folks and non-profit groups, but there's more to it than that. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Aug 28, 2014
Don’t Delay Public Safety! Call WV Gov Now
Due to this: Kessler, Miley want special session to delay chemical tank safety deadline, we are asking you to call Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (304-558-2000), Senate President Jeff Kessler (304-357-7801) and House Speaker Miley (304-340-3210) to let them know that the public does NOT want to delay the implementation of SB 373, the Water Bill. More
Issues: Water

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jul 11, 2014
Come to DC July 13 – Stop Fracked Gas Exports
July13-2 (1)On July 13, come to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to say NO to gas exports at Cove Point, NO to more fracking and pipelines -- and a loud and proud YES to the wind and solar power that won’t leak, explode or flood our communities. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale

Hoots and Hollers Dan Jul 11, 2014
Our Children Our Future Policy Workshops Coming Up Soon
CIMG1055 (1024x768) Kids in Huntington, WV learn about gardening. Photo by Tonya Adkins. Now is the time to get involved in the Our Children Our Future campaign to help bring an end to child poverty in West Virginia. Environmental pollution, which brings negative health effects, and the rising costs of energy are directly linked to the problem of child poverty. More
Issues: Clean elections, Energy efficiency, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jul 11, 2014
Fast for the Mountains on Fifth Day
Roland Micklem and Mike Roselle are fasting in Charleston, WV as a witness against mountaintop removal coal mining. They are on day five of the fast, sitting on a bench outside the governor’s office in the West Virginia State Capitol. The fasters need your support and encouragement, so come on out and visit with them. They may even take a brief break if you can sit in for them for a few hours or a day. Come join Fast for the Mountains. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jul 3, 2014
UMWA Member Speaks Out
Statement from OVEC member Chuck Nelson: My name is Chuck Nelson. I'm a 58-year-old UMWA member. I've lived my entire life in coalfield communities. I'm disabled now, after working 30 years as an underground coal miner. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal

Hoots and Hollers Dan Jul 2, 2014
Why Not Read the Writing on the Wall and Embrace Renewable Energy?
It sadly comes as no surprise after recent statements by UMWA boss Cecil Roberts that he is asking the once proud union to protest EPA's proposed EPA carbon emission standards at a rally outside a public hearing on July 31 in Pittsburgh. More
Issues: Climate change, Renewable energy

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jul 2, 2014
Solar Powered Music Festival This Weekend
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation invites you to join them on Kayford Mountain for a solar-powered weekend of music and fund. Celebrate our Community and our Water! More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Water

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