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Blog WVEC February 25, 2016
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Do you feel like the Koch Brothers have too much influence over our politicians, while people like you and me are ignored? Do you wonder how you can change our political system so that it better represents your concerns for the environment, and not just those of corporations and the super-rich? More
Sign up for Dem-Env Workshop
Do you feel like the Koch Brothers have too much influence over our politicians, while people like you and me are ignored? Do you wonder how you can change our political system so that it better represents your concerns for the environment, and not just those of corporations and the super-rich? More
Action Alerts WVEC February 23, 2016
WVEC Awards Dinner
Come out for the WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner and have a great time while you support environmental lobbying! The dinner will be held Thursday, March 10 at the Charleston Woman’s Club from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. More
Issues: Event
WVEC Awards Dinner
Come out for the WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner and have a great time while you support environmental lobbying! The dinner will be held Thursday, March 10 at the Charleston Woman’s Club from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. More
Issues: Event
Legislative Updates WVEC February 19, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 6
Vote….and what else, Coal Association uses flawed study to justify tax cut, Roundup of the week’s activities, Power to the Suit, Land Conservation Tax Credit Act introduced, Bills We Are Tracking, WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner More
Issues: Drilling, Fracking, Legislation, Natural gas, Oil and gas, Social justice
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 6
Vote….and what else, Coal Association uses flawed study to justify tax cut, Roundup of the week’s activities, Power to the Suit, Land Conservation Tax Credit Act introduced, Bills We Are Tracking, WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner More
Issues: Drilling, Fracking, Legislation, Natural gas, Oil and gas, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 19, 2016
Coal Association uses flawed study to justify tax cut
By John Street, guest columnist. The West Virginia Coal Association wants the 2016 Legislature to reduce the state's coal severance tax in order to "benefit the West Virginia economy." Their recent report touts the idea as a simple fix to help an ailing industry, but as with many simple fixes, the devil is in the details--or lack thereof. More
Issues: Coal
Coal Association uses flawed study to justify tax cut
By John Street, guest columnist. The West Virginia Coal Association wants the 2016 Legislature to reduce the state's coal severance tax in order to "benefit the West Virginia economy." Their recent report touts the idea as a simple fix to help an ailing industry, but as with many simple fixes, the devil is in the details--or lack thereof. More
Issues: Coal
Newsletter article WVEC February 12, 2016
WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, March 10 at the Charleston Woman’s Club from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission will be $20.00 per person and $35.00 per couple. More
Issues: Event
WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, March 10 at the Charleston Woman’s Club from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission will be $20.00 per person and $35.00 per couple. More
Issues: Event
Legislative Updates WVEC February 12, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 5
The Supreme Spin!!, Tuesday’s Water Events, WV and coal , DEP rules pass out of Judiciary, MORE regulatory reform!, Paying for water used for fracking, This week in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Bills we are tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Fracking, Social justice, Water
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 5
The Supreme Spin!!, Tuesday’s Water Events, WV and coal , DEP rules pass out of Judiciary, MORE regulatory reform!, Paying for water used for fracking, This week in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Bills we are tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Fracking, Social justice, Water
Blog WVEC February 12, 2016
WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday March 10 at the Charleston Woman’s Club from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. $20.00 per person and $35.00 per couple. More
Issues: Event
WV Environmental Council Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday March 10 at the Charleston Woman’s Club from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. $20.00 per person and $35.00 per couple. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article WVEC February 5, 2016
Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) Act (SB 370) Introduced
The Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act has been re-introduced this year, and is in a much stronger position to pass. If you're not familiar, LEEP is a funding mechanism that empowers commercial building owners to make their buildings more efficient and pay for the upgrades on their tax ticket. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) Act (SB 370) Introduced
The Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act has been re-introduced this year, and is in a much stronger position to pass. If you're not familiar, LEEP is a funding mechanism that empowers commercial building owners to make their buildings more efficient and pay for the upgrades on their tax ticket. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Legislative Updates WVEC February 5, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 4
Water, Water, Water…did I say WATER!!, BEWARE of Regulatory Reform!, Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) Act (SB 370) Introduced, Health Impact Assessment Bill Introduced, Today I am feeling pensive, More evidence!, More to Read, Bills We Are Tracking More
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 4
Water, Water, Water…did I say WATER!!, BEWARE of Regulatory Reform!, Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) Act (SB 370) Introduced, Health Impact Assessment Bill Introduced, Today I am feeling pensive, More evidence!, More to Read, Bills We Are Tracking More
Legislative Updates WVEC January 29, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 3
Roundup of the Week’s Activities, How we live, E-Day, Great Song, Great Cause, You–yes, YOU–can make a difference!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Coal, Health, Social justice, Water
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 3
Roundup of the Week’s Activities, How we live, E-Day, Great Song, Great Cause, You–yes, YOU–can make a difference!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Coal, Health, Social justice, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 22, 2016
E-Day at the Capitol
Please join us for E-Day at the Capitol in Charleston on January 26 for tabling and lobbying. Afterwards, come to the GREEN JAM at the Empty Glass from 6:00 to 9:00!! More
Issues: Eday
E-Day at the Capitol
Please join us for E-Day at the Capitol in Charleston on January 26 for tabling and lobbying. Afterwards, come to the GREEN JAM at the Empty Glass from 6:00 to 9:00!! More
Issues: Eday
Legislative Updates WVEC January 22, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 2
Rules Riding into the Sunset, House Energy Committee Approves DEP Rules, 2016 WVEC and WVCAG Legislative Kick-Off Blast, Congratulations, WV Rivers!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Legislation, Selenium, Water
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 2
Rules Riding into the Sunset, House Energy Committee Approves DEP Rules, 2016 WVEC and WVCAG Legislative Kick-Off Blast, Congratulations, WV Rivers!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Legislation, Selenium, Water
Blog WVEC January 22, 2016
E-Day at the Capitol
Please join us for E Day at the Capitol in Charleston on January 26 for tabling and lobbying. Afterwards, come to the GREEN JAM at the Empty Glass from 6:00 to 9:00!! More
Issues: Eday, Legislation, Water
E-Day at the Capitol
Please join us for E Day at the Capitol in Charleston on January 26 for tabling and lobbying. Afterwards, come to the GREEN JAM at the Empty Glass from 6:00 to 9:00!! More
Issues: Eday, Legislation, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC January 16, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 1
Natural Gas Companies Challenge “Zones of Critical Concern” for Drinking Water, Elizabeth Cruikshank Joins the WVEC Lobby Team, Bills, Bills, Bills, Follow Us on Twitter!, Worth the Read, Calendar of Events, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Fracking, Legislation, Pollution, Water
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 1
Natural Gas Companies Challenge “Zones of Critical Concern” for Drinking Water, Elizabeth Cruikshank Joins the WVEC Lobby Team, Bills, Bills, Bills, Follow Us on Twitter!, Worth the Read, Calendar of Events, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Fracking, Legislation, Pollution, Water
Blog WVEC January 12, 2016
You Are Invited to a Climate Change Cafe
January 30, 2016 7:00-9:30 pm: Climate Change meeting in Parkersburg/Marietta, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to adesign4199@gmail.com; refreshments provided More
Issues: Climate change
You Are Invited to a Climate Change Cafe
January 30, 2016 7:00-9:30 pm: Climate Change meeting in Parkersburg/Marietta, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to adesign4199@gmail.com; refreshments provided More
Issues: Climate change
Action Alerts WVEC January 11, 2016
Become a citizen advocate!
WV CAG and WV Environmental Council, alongside many of our friends and partners, are co-hosting a series of Advocacy Trainings this month aimed at helping people like you become better citizen advocates. More
Issues: Social justice
Become a citizen advocate!
WV CAG and WV Environmental Council, alongside many of our friends and partners, are co-hosting a series of Advocacy Trainings this month aimed at helping people like you become better citizen advocates. More
Issues: Social justice
Action Alerts WVEC January 6, 2016
WV Environmental Council and WV Citizens Action Group Legislative Kick-Off Blast
Woman's Club Tuesday, January 19th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. $15 general admission and $10 for students. More
Issues: Legislation, Music
WV Environmental Council and WV Citizens Action Group Legislative Kick-Off Blast
Woman's Club Tuesday, January 19th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. $15 general admission and $10 for students. More
Issues: Legislation, Music
Action Alerts WVEC January 6, 2016
Safe Water Public Forum
On January 9, WV Rivers and local partners are hosting a Safe Water Public Forum at the Culture Center in Charleston in conjunction with the 2 year anniversary of the water crisis. More
Issues: MCHM, Pollution, Water
Safe Water Public Forum
On January 9, WV Rivers and local partners are hosting a Safe Water Public Forum at the Culture Center in Charleston in conjunction with the 2 year anniversary of the water crisis. More
Issues: MCHM, Pollution, Water
Blog WVEC November 18, 2015
Green Jam – November
E-Council Benefit, Tues Nov. 24th at the Empty Glass. Food-Fun-Music 6-10pm. More
Issues: Music
Green Jam – November
E-Council Benefit, Tues Nov. 24th at the Empty Glass. Food-Fun-Music 6-10pm. More
Issues: Music
Blog WVEC November 3, 2015
Learn how to run for office!
If you’ve ever thought about running for office – school board to Senator – now’s the time to find out how! Or if you want to help staff a campaign – here’s the training you’ll need! More
Issues: Legislation
Learn how to run for office!
If you’ve ever thought about running for office – school board to Senator – now’s the time to find out how! Or if you want to help staff a campaign – here’s the training you’ll need! More
Issues: Legislation