Tag: Mountaintop removal
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Hoots and Hollers Vivian May 30, 2012
Take Action for Coal River
May 30 was Coal River Day, but it’s not too late to take action. Tell Congress to support Clean Water Act protections for the headwater streams of this important river system in West Virginia. Read more and take action here. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Take Action for Coal River
May 30 was Coal River Day, but it’s not too late to take action. Tell Congress to support Clean Water Act protections for the headwater streams of this important river system in West Virginia. Read more and take action here. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers Janet Keating May 1, 2012
What’s up with a Central Appalachian Women’s Tribunal on Climate Justice?
On May 10, at the West Virginia Woman’s Club in Charleston, OVEC and our partner organizations, the Loretto Community at the United Nations, the Feminist Task Force of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, and the Civil Society Institute, are organizing and hosting the first ever U. S. Climate Justice Tribunal. Women throughout Central […] More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
What’s up with a Central Appalachian Women’s Tribunal on Climate Justice?
On May 10, at the West Virginia Woman’s Club in Charleston, OVEC and our partner organizations, the Loretto Community at the United Nations, the Feminist Task Force of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, and the Civil Society Institute, are organizing and hosting the first ever U. S. Climate Justice Tribunal. Women throughout Central […] More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Apr 17, 2012
Maria Gunnoe to Receive the Wallenberg Medal
OVEC organizer Maria Gunnoe will be awarded the twenty-second University of Michigan Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday, October 23. After the medal presentation, Gunnoe will give the Wallenberg Lecture at the university. The award is named for Raoul Wallenberg, and this year marks the one-hundredth anniversary of his birth. In announcing this honor, the University of […] More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Maria Gunnoe to Receive the Wallenberg Medal
OVEC organizer Maria Gunnoe will be awarded the twenty-second University of Michigan Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday, October 23. After the medal presentation, Gunnoe will give the Wallenberg Lecture at the university. The award is named for Raoul Wallenberg, and this year marks the one-hundredth anniversary of his birth. In announcing this honor, the University of […] More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Apr 13, 2012
Updated “Burning the Future” airing on PBS in April and May
AWARD-WINNING DOC BURNING THE FUTURE TO AIR ON PUBLIC TELEVISION AND FREE ONLINE DURING EARTH MONTH, APRIL 2012 To help raise greater awareness about the ongoing health and environmental impacts of coal, an updated version of the award-winning film Burning the Future: Coal in America will be broadcast on select PBS stations in April and […] More
Issues: Climate change, Mountaintop removal
Updated “Burning the Future” airing on PBS in April and May
AWARD-WINNING DOC BURNING THE FUTURE TO AIR ON PUBLIC TELEVISION AND FREE ONLINE DURING EARTH MONTH, APRIL 2012 To help raise greater awareness about the ongoing health and environmental impacts of coal, an updated version of the award-winning film Burning the Future: Coal in America will be broadcast on select PBS stations in April and […] More
Issues: Climate change, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Apr 3, 2012
Let’s Talk Energy Ethics
Topping my list of things to be thankful for these days is the National Council of Churches’ (NCC) strong support for ending the ravages of mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining. The National Council of Churches, with an office located in DC, recently hosted an event called “Ecumenical Advocacy Days.” Of the more than 800 participants […] More
Issues: Energy, Faith, Mountaintop removal
Let’s Talk Energy Ethics
Topping my list of things to be thankful for these days is the National Council of Churches’ (NCC) strong support for ending the ravages of mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining. The National Council of Churches, with an office located in DC, recently hosted an event called “Ecumenical Advocacy Days.” Of the more than 800 participants […] More
Issues: Energy, Faith, Mountaintop removal
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
Vivian Mar 2, 2012
Downed Dome, Again
Winds shred dome at Boone County coal operation The above news story gives some information on the latest dome-downing. This means even more coal dust for the residents of Sylvester, W.Va. The top photo, by me, shows bits of the shredded dome; photo taken 3-1-2012. The bottom photo, by “Dustbuster” Mary Miller, shows what’s missing. […] More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Downed Dome, Again
Winds shred dome at Boone County coal operation The above news story gives some information on the latest dome-downing. This means even more coal dust for the residents of Sylvester, W.Va. The top photo, by me, shows bits of the shredded dome; photo taken 3-1-2012. The bottom photo, by “Dustbuster” Mary Miller, shows what’s missing. […] More
Issues: Mountaintop removal
Newsletter OVEC Dec 1, 2011
Winds of Change, December 2011
On September 26, the US House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, held an “oversight field hearing” in Charleston, WV. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Winds of Change, December 2011
On September 26, the US House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, held an “oversight field hearing” in Charleston, WV. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 11, 2011
Chronic Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Mountaintop Mining Areas of Central Appalachian States
To determine if chronic cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates are higher among residents of mountaintop mining (MTM) areas compared to mining and nonmining areas, and to examine the association between greater levels of MTM surface mining and CVD mortality. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Chronic Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Mountaintop Mining Areas of Central Appalachian States
To determine if chronic cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates are higher among residents of mountaintop mining (MTM) areas compared to mining and nonmining areas, and to examine the association between greater levels of MTM surface mining and CVD mortality. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Newsletter OVEC Sep 7, 2011
Winds of Change, September 2011
Birth defects are the leading cause of infant death in the United States. A recent study indicates that mothers living near mountaintopremoval operations face a far greater risk of having babies with birth defects than mothers living in non-mining areas. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, September 2011
Birth defects are the leading cause of infant death in the United States. A recent study indicates that mothers living near mountaintopremoval operations face a far greater risk of having babies with birth defects than mothers living in non-mining areas. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 18, 2011
Fact Sheet: Self-Reported Cancer Rates in Two Rural Areas of West Virginia With and Without Mountaintop Coal Mining
Door-to-door interviews conducted by trained college student volunteers collected complete data from 769 adults More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Fact Sheet: Self-Reported Cancer Rates in Two Rural Areas of West Virginia With and Without Mountaintop Coal Mining
Door-to-door interviews conducted by trained college student volunteers collected complete data from 769 adults More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 18, 2011
Fact Sheet: The association between mountaintop mining and birth defects among live births in central Appalachia, 1996-2003
Compared prevalence of birth defects in mountaintop coal mining areas compared with other coal mining areas and with non-mining areas in central Appalachia More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Fact Sheet: The association between mountaintop mining and birth defects among live births in central Appalachia, 1996-2003
Compared prevalence of birth defects in mountaintop coal mining areas compared with other coal mining areas and with non-mining areas in central Appalachia More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 15, 2011
Self-Reported Cancer Rates in Two Rural Areas of West Virginia with and Without Mountaintop Coal Mining
Mountaintop coal mining in the Appalachian region in the United States causes significant environmental damage to air and water. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Self-Reported Cancer Rates in Two Rural Areas of West Virginia with and Without Mountaintop Coal Mining
Mountaintop coal mining in the Appalachian region in the United States causes significant environmental damage to air and water. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 15, 2011
Health-Related Quality of Life Among Central Appalachian Residents in Mountaintop Mining Counties
We examined the health-related quality of life of residents in mountaintop mining counties of Appalachia using the 2006 national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Health-Related Quality of Life Among Central Appalachian Residents in Mountaintop Mining Counties
We examined the health-related quality of life of residents in mountaintop mining counties of Appalachia using the 2006 national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 7, 2011
Synopsis: Self-Reported Cancer Rates in Two Rural Areas of West Virginia With and Without Mountaintop Coal Mining
59 out of 409 persons reported having cancer in mining communities compared to 34 out of 360 persons in non-mining communities. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal
Synopsis: Self-Reported Cancer Rates in Two Rural Areas of West Virginia With and Without Mountaintop Coal Mining
59 out of 409 persons reported having cancer in mining communities compared to 34 out of 360 persons in non-mining communities. More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal
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
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 15, 2011
Full cost accounting for the life cycle of coal
Each stage in the life cycle of coal—extraction, transport, processing, and combustion—generates a waste stream and carries multiple hazards for health and the environment. These costs are external to the coal industry and are thus often considered “externalities.” More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Full cost accounting for the life cycle of coal
Each stage in the life cycle of coal—extraction, transport, processing, and combustion—generates a waste stream and carries multiple hazards for health and the environment. These costs are external to the coal industry and are thus often considered “externalities.” More
Issues: Coal, Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 9, 2011
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003 More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003
Synopsis: The Association Between Mountaintop Mining and Birth Defects Among Live Births in Central Appalachia, 1996-2003 More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 26, 2011
The association between mountaintop mining and birth defects among live births in central Appalachia,1996-2003
Birth defects are examined in mountaintop coal mining areas compared to other coal mining areas and non-mining areas of central Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
The association between mountaintop mining and birth defects among live births in central Appalachia,1996-2003
Birth defects are examined in mountaintop coal mining areas compared to other coal mining areas and non-mining areas of central Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 5, 2011
Poverty and Mortality Disparities in Central Appalachia: Mountaintop Mining and Environmental Justice
This study investigated the associations between poverty rates, Appalachian mountaintop coal mining, and age-adjusted total mortality rates to determine if persons exposed to this form of mining experience greater poverty and higher death rates compared to other types of mining or other areas of Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice
Poverty and Mortality Disparities in Central Appalachia: Mountaintop Mining and Environmental Justice
This study investigated the associations between poverty rates, Appalachian mountaintop coal mining, and age-adjusted total mortality rates to determine if persons exposed to this form of mining experience greater poverty and higher death rates compared to other types of mining or other areas of Appalachia More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Social justice