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October 14: Community Meeting on MCHM Water Crisis Settlement; Your Questions Will Be Answered
#wvwatercrisis settlement community meeting on Oct 14, 6:30 p.m. @ Chas Civic Center. Get your questions answered.
David McMahon: WV Lawmakers Must Protect Citizens from Fracking Industry’s Legislative Wish List
WV fracking legislation should protect citizens, and should not be dictated by the fracking industry.
Job Opening: Appalachian Gas Working Group Coordinator
The primary function of the Appalachian Gas Working Group Coordinator is to work closely with the WV Rivers Program Director, OVEC and other AGWG partners’ staff on the overall management of AGWG Strategic Plan and facilitate communication and coordination among the working group and across its teams.
Winds of Change, Fall 2017
For the past four years, OVEC has partnered with the Huntington Boys and Girls Club on Project Plant, teaching kids to grow organic vegetables and to prepare and eat healthy food. And many more articles on MTR, fracking, pipelines, health etc.
Did You Get a Threatening Letter from MXP or Other Pipeline Corporation? Know Your Rights!
Landowners: Have you had a visit from a pushy representative of a proposed major pipeline such as the Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline? Know your rights! Stand up to pipeline corporation's threats of eminent domain and lawsuits against you.
OVEC’s $30 for 30 Campaign to Mark Our 30th Year
OVEC turns 30 this year. Times are tough, so we are asking for your help in our $30 for 30 campaign. Become a member. Ask friends to join. Send an extra gift of $30 or more. From now to the end of the year, we have a goal of raising $30,000.
It’s Not a Done Deal: Say “No!” to Appalachian Storage Hub – Part 5
Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here. Read Part 3 here. Read Part 4 here. Enough with the fossil fuel barons. It's our future; our time for a better choice.
It’s Not a Done Deal: Say “No!” to Appalachian Storage Hub – Part 4
Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here. Read Part 3 here. Appalachian Gas Storage Hub would turn us into Cancer Alley Two, and MTR-laden WV already has far too many health problems! Say no!
It’s Not a Done Deal: Say “No!” to Appalachian Storage Hub – Part 3
Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here. A Conference on Your Future, Held Without You
It’s Not a Done Deal: Say “No!” to Appalachian Storage Hub – Part 2
Read Part 1 here. No Surprise, American Chemistry Council Says Bring It On
It’s Not a Done Deal: Say “No!” to Appalachian Storage Hub – Part 1
Planned Chemical Monstrosity Would Bring Skyrocketing Climate Emissions, Public Health Dangers
Statement on DOI Ordering NAS to Cease Work on Human Health and MTR Study
News: NAS study on MTR and human health over. Mountaintop removal is not. MTR human health impacts are not over. Mountaintop removal coal mining must end.
Winds of Change, Summer 2017
The Peoples Climate Movement says about 150,000 people attended the Peoples Climate March on the White House on Saturday, April 29—Donald Trump’s 100th day in office.
The Nat’l Academy of Sciences Still Wants to Hear from You on MTR and Human Health
A National Academy of Sciences (NAS) committee still wants to hear from you on mountaintop removal coal mining and human health. You can attend a meeting in DC or comment online.
On June 7, Call Senate on FERC Vacancies to Stop Mega-Pipelines
If we can stop the Senate from restoring a quorum at FERC we can prevent approval of any more fracked gas pipelines. (FERC is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Call your Senators today!
A Big Chance for You to Tell It to People Who Want to Hear It: Mountaintop Removal and Human Health
Come speak about mountaintop removal and human health on May 23 in Logan, WV.
Shots Fired During Rally to Oppose Toxic Waste Dumping; Peaceful Protesters Carry On: Headwaters Defense
Headwaters Defense on toxic waste dumps in Fayette County, WV: Shut 'em down! Clean 'em up!
MIners’ Health Care Future Up for Vote in Congress
Recently, retired deep miners, UMWA members, and OVEC members Chuck Nelson and Terry Steele both had op-eds published in West Virginia newspapers. The examine the plight of miners' health care benefits.
Join Us at Peoples Climate March in Huntington, or at the Location Nearest You
April 29: Join us for the Peoples Climate March Huntington, WV. Together, we will #resist. #WhyIMarch peoplesclimate.org