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Elizabeth Catte’s Talk: Petrochem Wrong for Appalachia’s Future
This was the talk that Dr. Elizabeth Catte, author of What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia, was […]
It’s Today: OVEC’s Treehuggers’ Ball!
The event takes place today, September 15, 3 to 10 p.m. Of course, you can attend part or all of the event. Bring your appetite, come meet new friends, and come dance, all while supporting OVEC!
For-Profit Pipelines, Landowners, and “Fair” Compensation
Landowners in the path of a pipeline can’t take it or leave it. Their private property is generating profits for people whose homes are far away from the incineration zone. Why shouldn’t the landowner whose property is taken at least participate in the profits?
Review of Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America by Eliza Griswold
Read this book if you want a close-up look at how state and federal agencies work, and what happens to those adversely affected by fracking.
Page-Kincaid Water Woes: Volunteers and Water Donations Needed
Donations of water or cash to buy water and volunteers to offload water are needed in Page-Kincaid area of Fayette County.
Help the Alliance for Appalachia Bring 40 Appalachians to D.C.
The Alliance for Appalachia is in the midst of raising funds by Sept. 15 to bring 40 representatives from member organizations to Washington, D.C. this fall to tell their stories about mountaintop removal impacts, black lung, and the region's efforts to create a sustainable economy. Donate!
September: Rise for Climate Action, Dance with Treehuggers, Lend a Hand (or $) for Water
Lots to do in September: Come to the climate march, come learn about monitoring pipelines, come to the Treehuggers' Ball. Plus, sign a petition, and lend a hand and a few bucks for clean water.
Coal Doc, Coal News, OVEC Quotes, Your Notes, Our Actions
The young people of West Virginia are clear-eyed about what will help their state move forward—and it’s not more mines
Media Advisory: Ohio River Rising Climate Rally and March in Huntington, WV
Family friendly activities, speakers, information on local, regional, national, and global climate issues. Come out to Heritage Station and join in the march around the downtown area. Come celebrate your love for Huntington, the Ohio River, and the Earth!
Dear White-Skinned Folks: Acknowledge Privilege, Actively Engage in Anti-Racist Action
To build a truly democratic nation, we, as whites, need to go beyond just examining our individual white privilege and racism. We must act.
DEP Public Hearing on State Plan for the Control of Air Pollution from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Two major topics should be added to the draft air quality regulations for all landfills which […]
DEP Public Hearing on State Plan for the Control of Air Pollution from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Here are comments you can use to draft your own. The hearing and comment deadline are today, August 20.
Trump Coming to WV to Announce Plans to Let States Regulate Coal-Fired Power Plant Pollution
We can't leave regulating CO2 and other pollution to a state like ours, whose billionaire governor owns coal mines, and whose history shows politicians continually putting the interests of coal corporations above the health and safety of its people.
We Won! And, Now A Related Battle: Your Comments Needed!
Today! Federal court rules that life-saving protections must now be implemented by industry. That's a big win! Now please comment for more community protections. Details here.
Survey Says: Americans of All Stripes Want Renewable Energy; Tell The Candidates!
Americans of all political persuasions are into renewable energy. Let political candidates know, and be registered and ready to vote!
Eminent Domain, Property Value, and Fracked Gas Pipelines
The following is an essay by George Neall, of Rockingham County, VA. It was written on […]
Survey Says: Americans of All Stripes Want Renewable Energy; Tell The Candidates!
OVEC believes America should be investing in more sustainable, renewable energy sources, rather than harmful fossil […]
We Won! And, Now A Related Battle: Your Comments Needed!
From an Earthjustice Press Release COMMUNITY GROUPS FORCE EPA TO END DELAY OF CHEMICAL DISASTER RULE […]
Eminent Domain, Property Value, and Fracked Gas Pipelines
Pipeline companies don’t care that their actions cost us. They make money by externalizing as many costs as possible, like pollution of our environment.
August Actions: Water, Climate, and Voting
Make sure you are registered to vote; Come to a free screening of Chasing Coral tonight; More upcoming events.