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Newsletter article  February 10, 2024
Climate Reality Training in NYC, April 12-14 – Application & Scholarship
You're invited to the Climate Reality Project's next Leadership Corp Training this April in New York City! This spring, join former Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of thought leaders, experts, and organizers in New York City for a Climate Reality Leadership training exploring the climate crisis today and the road to a sustainable tomorrow. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article  February 2, 2024
Job Description: 2024 Part-time Energy Efficiency Community Outreach Coordinator
This is a 20-30 hour per week independent contractor position; Time period of employment: February 2024 – December 2024, with possible extension through 2025, pending funding. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article  January 19, 2024
Important Update for the Save our Solar Rally!
Thank you for caring about solar access in the state of West Virginia! Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, we are postponing tomorrow’s rally to next Saturday, January 27. More
Issues: EventSolar power
Newsletter article  July 14, 2023
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is Hiring!
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Campaign Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for their organization's comprehensive advocacy campaigns. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article  May 12, 2023
Environmental Justice Initiative Advances in West Virginia
Assistant United States Attorney Max Nogay leads the Environmental Justice (EJ) initiative in the Northern District of West Virginia. EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. More
Issues: Environmental justiceSocial justice
Newsletter article  May 12, 2023
WV Students Create Winning Climate Change PSAs
West Virginia students have important climate messages to share with all West Virginians—from using renewable energy to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing flood and food security risks due to climate change.   More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article  May 12, 2023
Ohio River named Second Most Endangered River
The Ohio River has been designated as the second most endangered river in the country.  Each year, American Rivers, a national nonprofit, releases a report of our nation’s most endangered rivers, naming those that stand before decisions that will determine their fate. The Ohio River stands before such a moment of great decision.  More
Issues: PollutionWater
Newsletter article  September 1, 2022
Action opportunity: Sign on to Indian Creek Watershed Association Petition against MVP 
Tell Congress: West Virginians Say NO to Senator Manchin's side deal. Don't Give the Flawed and Failing Mountain Valley Pipeline a Free Pass. Sign the petition hereMore
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article  July 8, 2022
Cheap Electricity and Expensive Coal-Fired Power
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) is establishing a task force to look into ways to reduce energy costs. The task force was initiated after a request by the West Virginia Coal Association to look into how to keep the coal-fired power plants running more often, however the PSC established the task force with a much broader scope. More
Issues: CoalEnergy
Newsletter article  July 8, 2022
WV SORO Has Published New Materials 
West Virginia Surface Owners Rights Organization has published new materials and resources on their website! More
Issues: Oil and gas
Newsletter article  May 2, 2022
Wild and Wonderful Women of West Virginia Event
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is having a Mother's Day-themed event called Wild + Wonderful Women of West Virginia. The month of May will determine the fate of the  Reconciliation package; therefore May is the time to influence Senator Manchin. About 56% of Senator Manchin’s supporters are women and he would not be in office if it wasn’t for women.  More
Newsletter article  May 2, 2022
West Virginia Students’ Share Climate Messages with West Virginians
West Virginia middle and high school students have important messages to share with West Virginians about climate change—from reducing greenhouse gasses to increasing our use of green energy to talking about climate change with family and friends. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article  May 2, 2022
A WV Climate Time Capsule 
The WV Climate Time Capsule began as a contributing activity by the League of Women Voters of West Virginia (LWVWV) to a climate rally sponsored by the WV Climate Alliance in October of 2021.  The contents contain contributions from multiple organizations, research on alternative energy technologies, articles that document current events that are shaping our climate future, correspondence and more.  More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article  March 18, 2022
WV DEP Announces Public Forum on Ethylene Oxide Emissions to Take Place March 26 in Dunbar
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is holding a community open house to provide information and update the public on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide (EtO) air emissions in the western areas of Kanawha County. More
Issues: DEPHealthPollution
Newsletter article  March 4, 2022
SB 694 on Forced Unitization Is OK
Methane gas originates in shale formations laid down eons ago. Over the eons some of it creeps towards the surface and is sometimes trapped on its way upward in a porous and permeable sandstone formation that is topped with a denser cap rock formation above it to keep it from migrating further upward. More
Issues: Forced poolingFrackingOil and gas
Newsletter article  February 11, 2022
West Virginia Cannot Afford to Cut the Severance Tax (Again)
West Virginia legislators are currently considering whether to—once again—cut the state’s already low severance tax. This would prove costly and harmful to our state budget. More
Issues: CoalLegislationOil and gas
Newsletter article  February 4, 2022
Adequate Funding Needed for WVDEP Office of Oil & Gas
An increase in funding for WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Oil and Gas (OOG) inspectors would be increased thanks to an annual $100 per year fee on every well that is active if HB 2725, sponsored by Delegate Evan Hansen, is passed. More
Issues: Oil and gasPollution
Newsletter article  January 28, 2022
An Update from WVDEP on Ethylene Oxide
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is providing the below updates on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in the Kanawha Valley. This information, as well as previous steps taken by the WVDEP, can be found on the agency's EtO web page. More
Issues: HealthPollution
Newsletter article  December 17, 2021
Solutions for West Virginia Outside of Infrastructure Deals
Thanks to President Biden, West Virginia will receive billions of dollars in infrastructure funds.  However, if the state’s track record holds true, much of the money will be squandered on projects of little lasting benefit to those in most need of help.  More
Issues: CoalDEPOil and gasWater
Newsletter article  April 2, 2021
ALERT! Tell Legislators Not to Cut the Budget for WV DEP Oil and Gas Well Inspectors
The staffing level of the DEP Office of Oil and Gas was cut from 40 to 25 positions last year due to a budget deficit. There is now only 1 oil and gas inspector for every 7000 oil or gas wells and their associated tanks in West Virginia.  On top of that, the House of Delegates passed, and the Senate is considering, H.B. 2598 that will drop inspection of 800 oil and gas well tanks by the Division of Water and Waste Management. More
Issues: Aboveground tanksWater
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