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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!
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.
Winds of Change, Fall 2015
On June 15, we held our first forum on the Rogersville Shale in Huntington. About 200 people attended. WV Public Radio and TV stations WSAZ and WOWK aired stories on the forum.
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.
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.
Get Inspired to Write Your Stream Protection Comments
Miss the Stream Protection Rule hearings? You can still submit written comments by Oct. 26. Read these comments, get inspired to write.
Prayers for The Ground Beneath Our Hearts
On September 12, despite cold, wind and rain, about 25 people from across West Virginia showed up […]
Dethroned King Coal’s Castle Modeled After Which Cultural Icon?
Blankenship's castle on the mountain - Burns Manor or Princess Peach's Castle?
Don Blankenship’s Castle Overlooking the Site of Another Tragedy
Blankenship's pending trial and crazy castle bring up far too many horrifying memories; history slips into today as we still pay coal industry's myriad costs.
Talking Points for WVAW Rate Case Hearings
Some talking points for the WV American Water rate case hearings coming up in Weston, Huntington, Fayetteville, Charleston and Mercer County.
Sept. 29 Forum on Fracking at WVSU
On September 29, come on out to the West Virginia State University Forum on Fracking. All events for the “Fracking: In the Beginning Was the Source Rock” forum will take place in room 134 of the Wilson University Union at WVSU in Institute and are free and open to the public.
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.
Discussion of Pope Francis’ Letter Open to the Public
The public is invited to join a discussion of the letter from Pope Francis to all people, "Laudato SI: On Care for Our Common Home." Free and open to all, the series is sponsored by a collection of local faith groups and climate activists.
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.
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Bat From Two West Virginia Coal Mines
The Center for Biological Diversity, Coal River Mountain Watch, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, and the Sierra Club filed a formal notice of intent to sue the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for their failure to protect threatened northern long-eared bats at two proposed mountaintop-removal coal mines in West Virginia.
We Need You at Final SPR Hearing Tonight!
All hands on deck! Even if you don’t want to speak in public, please come out. (Wear blue.) We need a good presence at the: Stream Protection Rule Draft Environmental Impact Statement Hearing 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston, WV
Oct. 3 and 4: Solar Open House in Roane County, WV
With the help of Sierra Club West Virginia Chapter, several OVEC members are hosting a Solar Open House on October 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Hickory Ridge, a few miles from Spencer, in Roane County, WV (about 80 minutes from Charleston). Learn how to make your own electric power!
Our Water, Our Future Pre-SPR-Hearing Party
Water- and mountain-lovers, before you speak out at the SPR hearing, come enjoy one another's company at a pre-hearing party.
Rides Available to “Stream Protection” Rule Hearing
Need a ride to the SPR hearing? We'll try to help. We'll have pickup locations in Huntington/Barboursville, Beckley, Weston, and Logan.
Wayne & Cabell Residents: Help New Community Solar Project
All you need is an electric water heater and an internet connection to help Coalfield Development go solar. They need your support, not your money!