Tag: Social justice
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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 21, 2016
Comment Today on Trap Hill UIC: No Frack Waste Underground Injection
The Beckley Register-Herald reports: “A Department of Environmental Protection permit application renewal for an underground injection control well used to dispose of oil and natural gas waste in the Trap Hill area of Raleigh County is open for public comment through Jan. 21.” More details on the UIC here. Note that the commissioners of neighboring Fayette County banned […] More
Issues: Fracking, Pollution, Social justice
Comment Today on Trap Hill UIC: No Frack Waste Underground Injection
The Beckley Register-Herald reports: “A Department of Environmental Protection permit application renewal for an underground injection control well used to dispose of oil and natural gas waste in the Trap Hill area of Raleigh County is open for public comment through Jan. 21.” More details on the UIC here. Note that the commissioners of neighboring Fayette County banned […] More
Issues: Fracking, Pollution, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jan 19, 2016
TPP Would Gut Environmental Laws
On January 14, I participated in a conference call with Climate Reality Check Coalition on the TTP (Trans Pacific Partnership) and its effect on the environment. This post is to pass along some of what I learned. Like other trade pacts, the TPP would essentially gut our environmental laws. The call featured two densely informative speeches: […] More
Issues: Climate change, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice
TPP Would Gut Environmental Laws
On January 14, I participated in a conference call with Climate Reality Check Coalition on the TTP (Trans Pacific Partnership) and its effect on the environment. This post is to pass along some of what I learned. Like other trade pacts, the TPP would essentially gut our environmental laws. The call featured two densely informative speeches: […] More
Issues: Climate change, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 13, 2016
Become a Citizen Advocate: Make a Difference on Your Issues
Come learn how to be a citizen advocate. Why? Because change only happens because of people who care. Plus, this free training comes with free snacks. You might be too cynical to believe it, but legislators really do respond when people come to talk to them about their issues: While the above chart is about […] More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Transition economy
Become a Citizen Advocate: Make a Difference on Your Issues
Come learn how to be a citizen advocate. Why? Because change only happens because of people who care. Plus, this free training comes with free snacks. You might be too cynical to believe it, but legislators really do respond when people come to talk to them about their issues: While the above chart is about […] More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jan 7, 2016
What, Me Lobby? Learn How: Advocacy Trainings
This month, with the legislative session right around the corner, several WV groups are co-hosting a series of advocacy trainings across the state. We sure hope OVEC members and supporters will take advantage of these trainings. Current sponsors of the all or some of the trainings include WV Rivers Coalition, WV FREE, WV CAG, WV E-Council […] More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Transition economy
What, Me Lobby? Learn How: Advocacy Trainings
This month, with the legislative session right around the corner, several WV groups are co-hosting a series of advocacy trainings across the state. We sure hope OVEC members and supporters will take advantage of these trainings. Current sponsors of the all or some of the trainings include WV Rivers Coalition, WV FREE, WV CAG, WV E-Council […] More
Issues: Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Transition economy
Action Alert Vivian Dec 28, 2015
2015 Recap and a Look Ahead; End of Year Appeal
As 2015 draws to a close, many of us are inclined to reflect on the successes and challenges the year brought. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Rogersville Shale, Social justice
2015 Recap and a Look Ahead; End of Year Appeal
As 2015 draws to a close, many of us are inclined to reflect on the successes and challenges the year brought. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Rogersville Shale, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Dec 27, 2015
People’s Pastoral: Our Stories Take Us Home
From a Catholic Committee of Appalachia press release: An Appalachian Catholic social justice organization has issued a regional grassroots pastoral letter on the call to be a “church of the poor” and the transformative power of people’s stories in the work for justice. The Catholic Committee of Appalachia (CCA), based in Spencer, West Virginia, releases this […] More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Racial inequality, Social justice
People’s Pastoral: Our Stories Take Us Home
From a Catholic Committee of Appalachia press release: An Appalachian Catholic social justice organization has issued a regional grassroots pastoral letter on the call to be a “church of the poor” and the transformative power of people’s stories in the work for justice. The Catholic Committee of Appalachia (CCA), based in Spencer, West Virginia, releases this […] More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Racial inequality, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Dan Dec 17, 2015
Kentucky Coal Co. Plans = Toxic Dust for West Oakland
Hey Kentucky, I’ve got good news for ya! The death of coal companies has been largely exaggerated. It turns out your coal companies are fine, they are just busy destroying Utah and Oakland now. Oh, and New Mexico and Colorado, too, just as they have destroyed the health and environment of Appalachia for decades. Now, […] More
Issues: Pollution, Racial inequality, Social justice
Kentucky Coal Co. Plans = Toxic Dust for West Oakland
Hey Kentucky, I’ve got good news for ya! The death of coal companies has been largely exaggerated. It turns out your coal companies are fine, they are just busy destroying Utah and Oakland now. Oh, and New Mexico and Colorado, too, just as they have destroyed the health and environment of Appalachia for decades. Now, […] More
Issues: Pollution, Racial inequality, Social justice
Gallery OVEC Dec 1, 2015
Celebrating a Milestone: We Own Our Office Space
OVEC’s Press Release on Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In February 2015, OVEC purchased the building in which we had been renting office space for 17 years. It has been a long time coming to finally find a great space at a decent price, in an economically sound location and in an up-and-coming area in Huntington, WV: […] More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Transition economy
Celebrating a Milestone: We Own Our Office Space
OVEC’s Press Release on Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In February 2015, OVEC purchased the building in which we had been renting office space for 17 years. It has been a long time coming to finally find a great space at a decent price, in an economically sound location and in an up-and-coming area in Huntington, WV: […] More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 21, 2015
Gifts With a Sense of Purpose
If you are looking for holiday gifts, we have some ideas that we think carry deeper meaning than a neck tie or scarf you purchase at a department store, such as gift memberships in OVEC or merchandise from our CafePress store. More
Issues: Social justice
Gifts With a Sense of Purpose
If you are looking for holiday gifts, we have some ideas that we think carry deeper meaning than a neck tie or scarf you purchase at a department store, such as gift memberships in OVEC or merchandise from our CafePress store. More
Issues: Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 21, 2015
#GivingTuesday: OVEC’s Night at the Kanawha Forest Exposition
From 6 - 8 p.m. on #GivingTuesday, December 1, we hope you'll come out for OVEC’s Night at the Kanawha Forest Exposition, 247 Capitol St., Charleston, WV. Stop in for refreshments and to listen to the music of local musician Paul Epstein. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
#GivingTuesday: OVEC’s Night at the Kanawha Forest Exposition
From 6 - 8 p.m. on #GivingTuesday, December 1, we hope you'll come out for OVEC’s Night at the Kanawha Forest Exposition, 247 Capitol St., Charleston, WV. Stop in for refreshments and to listen to the music of local musician Paul Epstein. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Nov 20, 2015
Ironies of Frack-Waste-“Water”: “Beneficial” Brine or Toxic Trouble?
A plant near Fairmont is recycling the waste water produced by gas fracking, and we don’t really know what’s in that “brine.” Should we be using that on fires, on roads? More
Issues: Fracking, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Ironies of Frack-Waste-“Water”: “Beneficial” Brine or Toxic Trouble?
A plant near Fairmont is recycling the waste water produced by gas fracking, and we don’t really know what’s in that “brine.” Should we be using that on fires, on roads? More
Issues: Fracking, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 18, 2015
The Return of Treehuggers’ Ball is Dec. 4
After a five-year hiatus, OVEC's Treehuggers' Ball is back! We hope you will join us! This will be our 19th Treehuggers’ Ball Fun(d)raiser. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the VClub Night Club, 741 6th Ave, Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Water
The Return of Treehuggers’ Ball is Dec. 4
After a five-year hiatus, OVEC's Treehuggers' Ball is back! We hope you will join us! This will be our 19th Treehuggers’ Ball Fun(d)raiser. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the VClub Night Club, 741 6th Ave, Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Nov 14, 2015
Tell Senator Capito: Flush The TPP; #FallRising
You should take action if you care about defending clean water, clean air, safe food, our mountains and rivers, because the TPP is a threat to our environment... More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, Social justice
Tell Senator Capito: Flush The TPP; #FallRising
You should take action if you care about defending clean water, clean air, safe food, our mountains and rivers, because the TPP is a threat to our environment... More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 3, 2015
In Ritchie County, Rural Life Ruined by Fracking Pipelines
Keely Kernan has just published a new short film narrated by Ritchie County, WV resident Jim Shreves, who lives in the middle of what locals now call "Frackistan." More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Water
In Ritchie County, Rural Life Ruined by Fracking Pipelines
Keely Kernan has just published a new short film narrated by Ritchie County, WV resident Jim Shreves, who lives in the middle of what locals now call "Frackistan." More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Oct 28, 2015
Keep Your Corporate Greed Out of My Water
It’s not rocket science. We need a public water system. We need to revoke this greedy, inept, arrogant company’s charter. We need this public commission to show some basic leadership, and not play to these negotiations, but do your job, and show them the door. And assuming leadership is tough to come by, the very, very, very, very, very least you can do is deny WV American Water’s outrageous rate hike. More
Issues: Social justice, Water, WV American Water
Keep Your Corporate Greed Out of My Water
It’s not rocket science. We need a public water system. We need to revoke this greedy, inept, arrogant company’s charter. We need this public commission to show some basic leadership, and not play to these negotiations, but do your job, and show them the door. And assuming leadership is tough to come by, the very, very, very, very, very least you can do is deny WV American Water’s outrageous rate hike. More
Issues: Social justice, Water, WV American Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 22, 2015
EPA Seeking Young Adults to Serve on NEJAC Climate Justice Work Group
EPA is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy, to participate on this "first of its kind" youth-led advisory work group to assist the National Environmental Justice Council (NEJAC) in developing advice and recommendations to assist EPA in developing best practices to address climate change concerns. More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
EPA Seeking Young Adults to Serve on NEJAC Climate Justice Work Group
EPA is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy, to participate on this "first of its kind" youth-led advisory work group to assist the National Environmental Justice Council (NEJAC) in developing advice and recommendations to assist EPA in developing best practices to address climate change concerns. More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 22, 2015
Come Out Monday: Speak Out Against the 28% Water Rate Increase
If you are frustrated by the water company's high rates, poor service, main breaks and continued vulnerability, then the Public Service Commission needs to hear from you! Go public! More
Issues: Social justice, WV American Water
Come Out Monday: Speak Out Against the 28% Water Rate Increase
If you are frustrated by the water company's high rates, poor service, main breaks and continued vulnerability, then the Public Service Commission needs to hear from you! Go public! More
Issues: Social justice, WV American Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 18, 2015
Come See Merchants of Doubt and After Coal
On Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. the local chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby presents Merchants of Doubt as part of the WV International Fall Film Festival. The documentary draws parallels between early public relations campaigns in defense of the tobacco industry, and the ongoing PR orchestration of climate change denial. This film will rock your world! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Come See Merchants of Doubt and After Coal
On Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. the local chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby presents Merchants of Doubt as part of the WV International Fall Film Festival. The documentary draws parallels between early public relations campaigns in defense of the tobacco industry, and the ongoing PR orchestration of climate change denial. This film will rock your world! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 16, 2015
Hey WV — Take Action for Racial Justice
November 3: Take Action for Racial Justice 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wilson Student Union WV State University Take Action for Racial Justice will be an opportunity to join a team that is working on a racial justice issue, such as reducing racial disparities in arrests in Charleston, Second Chance Employment Act + Let Me Drive, Let Me Work (both criminal justice reforms), juvenile justice reform, West Side/East End reinvestment, and racial justice dialogue and education. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Hey WV — Take Action for Racial Justice
November 3: Take Action for Racial Justice 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wilson Student Union WV State University Take Action for Racial Justice will be an opportunity to join a team that is working on a racial justice issue, such as reducing racial disparities in arrests in Charleston, Second Chance Employment Act + Let Me Drive, Let Me Work (both criminal justice reforms), juvenile justice reform, West Side/East End reinvestment, and racial justice dialogue and education. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 7, 2015
Pleska on Writing, Working and Life
You are invited to meet West Virginia author Cat Pleska as she reads from her new memoir and leads a creative writing workshop. On Saturday, October 17, join event sponsors Coalfield Development Corporation at West Edge Factory,1040 Vernon St., in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
Pleska on Writing, Working and Life
You are invited to meet West Virginia author Cat Pleska as she reads from her new memoir and leads a creative writing workshop. On Saturday, October 17, join event sponsors Coalfield Development Corporation at West Edge Factory,1040 Vernon St., in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy