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Hoots and Hollers Vivian Aug 28, 2013
UnHoly Frack! Former WV DEP Head Now Chesapeake Mouthpiece
Last night I started watching Triple Divide, about deep shale gas fracking in Pennsylvania. I purchased a copy of the DVD from the Mountain Watershed Association last weekend, when I attended the No Fracking Way gathering. My dog looked at me funny when I yelled “What the frack!” at the TV. I was reacting to the voice of Chesapeake Energy’s director of federal affairs, a voice I recognized as belonging to Former DEP Secretary Stephanie Timmermeyer More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Social justice
UnHoly Frack! Former WV DEP Head Now Chesapeake Mouthpiece
Last night I started watching Triple Divide, about deep shale gas fracking in Pennsylvania. I purchased a copy of the DVD from the Mountain Watershed Association last weekend, when I attended the No Fracking Way gathering. My dog looked at me funny when I yelled “What the frack!” at the TV. I was reacting to the voice of Chesapeake Energy’s director of federal affairs, a voice I recognized as belonging to Former DEP Secretary Stephanie Timmermeyer More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Aug 20, 2013
Volunteers Sought for Great Ohio River Relay
The Huntington Herald Dispatch carries a story today about the need for volunteers from our area to take part in the Great Ohio River Relay. Join up! Tentatively starting around September 22, OVEC has committed to providing relayers for the baton between Pt. Pleasant, WV and Ironton, OH. If you are interested in helping, contact […] More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Social justice
Volunteers Sought for Great Ohio River Relay
The Huntington Herald Dispatch carries a story today about the need for volunteers from our area to take part in the Great Ohio River Relay. Join up! Tentatively starting around September 22, OVEC has committed to providing relayers for the baton between Pt. Pleasant, WV and Ironton, OH. If you are interested in helping, contact […] More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Aug 3, 2013
The Great Ohio River Relay Needs You!
August 29 update: The kick-off event will be in Pittsburgh at the Mr. Rogers statue, not Point Pleasant Park Calling all kayakers, canoeists, bicyclists, walkers, runners, rollerbladers or anyone who can transport a baton by any non-fossil fuel means. And, calling anyone who can attend a rally. We’re going to need you to help us […] More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Social justice, Water
The Great Ohio River Relay Needs You!
August 29 update: The kick-off event will be in Pittsburgh at the Mr. Rogers statue, not Point Pleasant Park Calling all kayakers, canoeists, bicyclists, walkers, runners, rollerbladers or anyone who can transport a baton by any non-fossil fuel means. And, calling anyone who can attend a rally. We’re going to need you to help us […] More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jul 8, 2013
What the Frack? Find Out Tonight
If you have HBO, be sure to tune in tonight for Josh Fox’s Gasland II. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale
What the Frack? Find Out Tonight
If you have HBO, be sure to tune in tonight for Josh Fox’s Gasland II. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale
Newsletter OVEC Jun 3, 2013
Winds of Change, June 2013
Victory: Supreme Court Pilot Program Now Permanent! In 2012, Allen Loughry became the first and only candidate for state Supreme Court to take advantage of public financing of his campaign, using a pilot program established thanks to our WV Citizens for Clean Elections coalition. Remarkably, Loughry won the election, defeating the politically powerful Tish Chafin. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Winds of Change, June 2013
Victory: Supreme Court Pilot Program Now Permanent! In 2012, Allen Loughry became the first and only candidate for state Supreme Court to take advantage of public financing of his campaign, using a pilot program established thanks to our WV Citizens for Clean Elections coalition. Remarkably, Loughry won the election, defeating the politically powerful Tish Chafin. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
People in Action Gallery Vivian Mar 18, 2013
People in Action: United for the Future of West Virginia March 15, 2013
As the grand finale to Mountain Justice Spring Break 2013, RAMPS and Mountain Justice organized a rally. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Water
People in Action: United for the Future of West Virginia March 15, 2013
As the grand finale to Mountain Justice Spring Break 2013, RAMPS and Mountain Justice organized a rally. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Water
Newsletter OVEC Mar 23, 2012
Winds of Change, March 2012
In addition to coal and gas, West Virginia possesses another extremely valuable resource: water. In fact, the state owns the water in all streams and rivers within the state as well as several rivers, such as the Ohio, that border the state. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, March 2012
In addition to coal and gas, West Virginia possesses another extremely valuable resource: water. In fact, the state owns the water in all streams and rivers within the state as well as several rivers, such as the Ohio, that border the state. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Newsletter OVEC Jun 20, 2011
Winds of Change, June 2011
On April 20, in response to our legal challenge, the US Army Corps of Engineers suspended a permit for mining operations at a new mountaintop removal coal mine. The Corps stated that it intends to re-evaluate the permit in light of concerns raised by the EPA and our legal filings. More
Issues: Coal, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Water
Winds of Change, June 2011
On April 20, in response to our legal challenge, the US Army Corps of Engineers suspended a permit for mining operations at a new mountaintop removal coal mine. The Corps stated that it intends to re-evaluate the permit in light of concerns raised by the EPA and our legal filings. More
Issues: Coal, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Water
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
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
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