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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 […]
Defend Water, Defend Our Future
States with a water scarcity problem, like California, would love access to the amount of water that West Virginia has. While our water may be plentiful here, we have to defend it to keep it clean and usable.
West Oakland, West Virginia: Solidarity in Stopping Coal Craziness
Stop coal exports. Hopefully, folks in Oakland can build some solidarity with those fighting the dirty and dying coal industry here in Appalachia.
Step Up: Fight Fracking Pipelines
Fracking pipelines! The tentacles of the gas industry reach across America and the globe, so we must all stand together and work together from different areas affected by the gas industry, and show solidarity to stop this harmful industry and work towards a real renewable future that is more beneficial to us all. We all live downstream.
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.
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.
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.
Latest Supreme Court Ruling: Constitutional Amendment Could Fix this Mess
Another disappointing ruling came down from the the U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roberts lastweek, in which Big Money scored a major victory against average citizens. In McCutcheon v. FEC, the court struck down contribution limits for what one individual can contribute to political campaigns and party committees during an election cycle.
Appalachians Working on Economic Transition
Right before the holiday break in December, I happily attended the Alliance for Appalachia’s Summit on Economic Transition. I went as an OVEC representative, along with OVEC’s founder Dianne Bady.
Past Time for Real Energy Game Changer
As mentioned in the news, OVEC and other environmental groups are troubled by the potential impacts of the proposed cracker plant in Wood County, W. Va. on both air and water quality, just as we are troubled by the gas fracking process as a whole
So THEY’RE the Ones Treating Fracking Waste Water….
Questions that I’ve been asking myself lately are, “Who are the companies that are treating the […]
Renewable Energy Good for People, Planet
An exciting new report by Carnegie Mellon challenges the traditional way in which we discuss the […]
Corporate Attacks Show Need for Economic Transition
From Southern West Virginia to Detroit, there is a corporate attack happening on working people’s pensions […]
PSC, Hear Us!: Come Out Tuesday, July 16
You have the chance to speak directly to Public Service Commissioners to encourage them to encourage […]
Solidarity, People
The May 20 rally at the FirstEnergy shareholder meeting in Morgantown, WV, included union members from […]
Patriot workers, retirees and their families deserve justice.
After a West Virginia legislative session fraught with bad bills such as the weakening of the […]
Sign the Clean Elections Petition
We need clean elections and fair courts now. The West Virginia legislature needs to make permanent […]
Victory for Clean Elections
Clean elections scored a big victory on November 6, when Alan Loughry won a seat on […]