Tag: Transition economy
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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
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Dec 3, 2015
Free Training for Career in Environmental Field
The Coalfield Development Corporation is offering free environmental remediation training opportunities. Training starts January 25, so apply now! All the details you need are in the flier and brochure here. More
Issues: Pollution, Transition economy
Free Training for Career in Environmental Field
The Coalfield Development Corporation is offering free environmental remediation training opportunities. Training starts January 25, so apply now! All the details you need are in the flier and brochure here. More
Issues: Pollution, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Dec 3, 2015
A Review of Time to Choose
Disclaimer first: since I have friends in and am a member of OVEC, which helped with the filming of the coal piece, I could have a positive bias as I write this review of Time to Choose. On the other hand, the reading I do on issues of environmental justice, peak oil and resource depletion, […] More
Issues: Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Transition economy
A Review of Time to Choose
Disclaimer first: since I have friends in and am a member of OVEC, which helped with the filming of the coal piece, I could have a positive bias as I write this review of Time to Choose. On the other hand, the reading I do on issues of environmental justice, peak oil and resource depletion, […] More
Issues: Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Transition economy
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 30, 2015
Time to Choose No More Sacrifice Zones
Update: the free streaming period is over, but you can see a clip of the film here. Follow the film on Facebook here and on Twitter here. Use the hashtag: #TimeToChoose. Time To Choose, a new film by the Oscar-winning documentary director Charles Ferguson will be screened at two special events in Paris in two weeks during the UN climate-change […] More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Energy efficiency, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Rogersville Shale, Sustainability, Transition economy
Time to Choose No More Sacrifice Zones
Update: the free streaming period is over, but you can see a clip of the film here. Follow the film on Facebook here and on Twitter here. Use the hashtag: #TimeToChoose. Time To Choose, a new film by the Oscar-winning documentary director Charles Ferguson will be screened at two special events in Paris in two weeks during the UN climate-change […] More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Energy efficiency, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Rogersville Shale, Sustainability, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Oct 8, 2015
Registration Open for Free Job Training Program
Registration is now open for the Quality Environmental Jobs Initiative, which provides courses in environmental remediation. The training program is free of charge and open to the general public. Laid-off coal miners, veterans and unemployed young adults are especially encouraged to apply. More
Issues: Transition economy
Registration Open for Free Job Training Program
Registration is now open for the Quality Environmental Jobs Initiative, which provides courses in environmental remediation. The training program is free of charge and open to the general public. Laid-off coal miners, veterans and unemployed young adults are especially encouraged to apply. More
Issues: Transition economy
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
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
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