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Newsletters WVEC June 24, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 12
This month was full of environmental news. West Virginia news outlets were busy keeping West Virginians current on data center development, EPA rollbacks, energy investments, and other important updates. We’ve also included several articles from the Kentucky Lantern as they seemed pertinent to our communities, too; shared borders, shared problems. More
Issues: Books, Data centers, Environmental justice, Events, Opportunity, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 12
This month was full of environmental news. West Virginia news outlets were busy keeping West Virginians current on data center development, EPA rollbacks, energy investments, and other important updates. We’ve also included several articles from the Kentucky Lantern as they seemed pertinent to our communities, too; shared borders, shared problems. More
Issues: Books, Data centers, Environmental justice, Events, Opportunity, Water
Newsletters WVEC May 27, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 11
The third Friday in May — May 15 this year — is Endangered Species Day. Globally, we take time to recognize endangered wildlife and the importance of conservation. West Virginia is home to more than 20 federally endangered species, some of which have been listed since the 1960s. All over the state, groups like the Greenbrier River Watershed Association work hard to heal and maintain the health of local habitats to protect the well-being of fragile ecosystems in our hills and hollers. More
Issues: Climate change, Community, Data centers, Public lands, Solar power
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 11
The third Friday in May — May 15 this year — is Endangered Species Day. Globally, we take time to recognize endangered wildlife and the importance of conservation. West Virginia is home to more than 20 federally endangered species, some of which have been listed since the 1960s. All over the state, groups like the Greenbrier River Watershed Association work hard to heal and maintain the health of local habitats to protect the well-being of fragile ecosystems in our hills and hollers. More
Issues: Climate change, Community, Data centers, Public lands, Solar power
Newsletters WVEC April 29, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 10
As April comes to a close, there are quite a few events and opportunities to look forward to in May and June — including opportunities to wield your voice for change. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled four public hearings in early June for the NextEra Energy Transmission LLC MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) Project. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy, Events, Pollution, Solar power
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 10
As April comes to a close, there are quite a few events and opportunities to look forward to in May and June — including opportunities to wield your voice for change. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled four public hearings in early June for the NextEra Energy Transmission LLC MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) Project. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy, Events, Pollution, Solar power
Newsletters WVEC March 21, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 9
Yet another data center announcement hit the presses this week, providing more information on plans for the site in Mason County. The county will become the newest AI data center site for London-based Nscale — the company’s second North American data center. They’ll be partnering with Microsoft on the Monarch Campus, a massive 2,200-acre plot. More
Issues: Data centers, Energy efficiency, Events, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 9
Yet another data center announcement hit the presses this week, providing more information on plans for the site in Mason County. The county will become the newest AI data center site for London-based Nscale — the company’s second North American data center. They’ll be partnering with Microsoft on the Monarch Campus, a massive 2,200-acre plot. More
Issues: Data centers, Energy efficiency, Events, Public lands, Water
Newsletters WVEC March 13, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 8
Saturday by midnight marks the end of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. Although no one’s coach will turn into a pumpkin, we still have a few missing “glass slippers.” Despite decades of struggle, a national news broadcast, and a rally for clean water, the Legislature left the southern coalfields hanging. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 8
Saturday by midnight marks the end of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. Although no one’s coach will turn into a pumpkin, we still have a few missing “glass slippers.” Despite decades of struggle, a national news broadcast, and a rally for clean water, the Legislature left the southern coalfields hanging. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
Newsletters WVEC March 7, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 7
Somehow, there’s only one full week of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This year has felt particularly challenging. Right now, we’re fighting against the passage of several bad bills, namely SB 641 and SB 686. SB 641 would weaken the protections of the AST Act of 2014. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 7
Somehow, there’s only one full week of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This year has felt particularly challenging. Right now, we’re fighting against the passage of several bad bills, namely SB 641 and SB 686. SB 641 would weaken the protections of the AST Act of 2014. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
Newsletters WVEC January 30, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 2
Monday is the 20th day of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, putting us a third of the way through this year’s assembly. This week, with the help of the West Virginia Citizen Action group’s action alert, lawmakers pulled HB 4013 from the Finance Committee agenda—a win for responsible data center development. More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Solar power
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 2
Monday is the 20th day of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, putting us a third of the way through this year’s assembly. This week, with the help of the West Virginia Citizen Action group’s action alert, lawmakers pulled HB 4013 from the Finance Committee agenda—a win for responsible data center development. More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Solar power
Newsletters WVEC July 18, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 10
As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future. More
Issues: Events, Legislation, Pollution, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 10
As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future. More
Issues: Events, Legislation, Pollution, Water
Newsletters WVEC October 31, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 12
We are excited to welcome and introduce Kasey Russell as our new lobbyist. Kasey brings a wealth of policy and lobbying experience to WVEC. She is covering the West Virginia legislative interims, closely monitoring developments, such as the recent special session, and getting to know our WVEC coalition partners. More
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 12
We are excited to welcome and introduce Kasey Russell as our new lobbyist. Kasey brings a wealth of policy and lobbying experience to WVEC. She is covering the West Virginia legislative interims, closely monitoring developments, such as the recent special session, and getting to know our WVEC coalition partners. More
Newsletters WVEC July 30, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 11
Your vote is a powerful tool in shaping our state's future. As we face important decisions, we encourage you to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Protecting and preserving our natural resources and communities relies on engaged citizens like you. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Events, Renewable energy
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 11
Your vote is a powerful tool in shaping our state's future. As we face important decisions, we encourage you to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Protecting and preserving our natural resources and communities relies on engaged citizens like you. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Events, Renewable energy
Newsletters WVEC May 10, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 10
As the May 14th primary election approaches, we urge you to engage with candidates and vote. Your voice is crucial in shaping West Virginia's environmental future. Get inspired to head to the polls by reading WVEC President Sandra Fallon's article below on the importance of joining environmental voters in growing the environmental movement’s influence. More
Issues: Events, Legislation, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 10
As the May 14th primary election approaches, we urge you to engage with candidates and vote. Your voice is crucial in shaping West Virginia's environmental future. Get inspired to head to the polls by reading WVEC President Sandra Fallon's article below on the importance of joining environmental voters in growing the environmental movement’s influence. More
Issues: Events, Legislation, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
Newsletters WVEC November 21, 2023
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 13
As the holiday season approaches, we're excited to share our final newsletter of the year. Thank you to everyone who attended our annual meeting earlier this month to help set our 2024 legislative priorities. Read on for a recap of our meeting and priorities. More
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 13
As the holiday season approaches, we're excited to share our final newsletter of the year. Thank you to everyone who attended our annual meeting earlier this month to help set our 2024 legislative priorities. Read on for a recap of our meeting and priorities. More
Newsletters WVEC September 23, 2023
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 12
Welcome to our September newsletter! Can you believe we're just 110 days away from the 2024 Legislative Session? Did your heart rate quicken as well? More
Issues: Events, Opportunity, Orphaned wells, Solar power
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 12
Welcome to our September newsletter! Can you believe we're just 110 days away from the 2024 Legislative Session? Did your heart rate quicken as well? More
Issues: Events, Opportunity, Orphaned wells, Solar power
Newsletters WVEC July 15, 2023
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 11
As we dive into the off-season, we want to emphasize the importance of citizen involvement. Your participation is critical to our cause. In this edition, we have exciting opportunities for you to get involved. More
Issues: Community solar, Orphaned wells, PFAS, Pipelines, Solar power, Water
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 11
As we dive into the off-season, we want to emphasize the importance of citizen involvement. Your participation is critical to our cause. In this edition, we have exciting opportunities for you to get involved. More
Issues: Community solar, Orphaned wells, PFAS, Pipelines, Solar power, Water
Newsletters WVEC May 12, 2023
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 10
Happy May! Now that the legislative session is over, we will be releasing a bi-monthly newsletter. Watch your inbox for updates on our upcoming campaigns, action alerts and more. Remember to check out our calendar for a comprehensive list of meetings and events. Stay engaged, and join us in making a difference! More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, State parks, Water
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 10
Happy May! Now that the legislative session is over, we will be releasing a bi-monthly newsletter. Watch your inbox for updates on our upcoming campaigns, action alerts and more. Remember to check out our calendar for a comprehensive list of meetings and events. Stay engaged, and join us in making a difference! More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, State parks, Water
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