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Newsletter article WVEC March 14, 2025
Black Policy Day: Voices for Change
WVEC was proud to participate in and support Black Policy Day. Congratulations to the organizers on another impactful and inspiring day of advocacy! More
Issues: Social justice
Black Policy Day: Voices for Change
WVEC was proud to participate in and support Black Policy Day. Congratulations to the organizers on another impactful and inspiring day of advocacy! More
Issues: Social justice
Legislative Updates WVEC March 14, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 5
The 2025 Legislative Session is halfway through, and crossover day is approaching. We’ve been focused on water quality, state park protections, and above-ground storage tanks—thank you to everyone who took action this week! See our update for key developments. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Social justice, State parks, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 5
The 2025 Legislative Session is halfway through, and crossover day is approaching. We’ve been focused on water quality, state park protections, and above-ground storage tanks—thank you to everyone who took action this week! See our update for key developments. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Social justice, State parks, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 7, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 4
The clock is ticking on the West Virginia legislative session, and decisions made at the State Capitol will shape West Virginia's future. Our lobby team is tracking key legislation and sharing updates in our weekly update. More
Issues: Eday, Energy, Event, Social justice
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 4
The clock is ticking on the West Virginia legislative session, and decisions made at the State Capitol will shape West Virginia's future. Our lobby team is tracking key legislation and sharing updates in our weekly update. More
Issues: Eday, Energy, Event, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 28, 2025
Upcoming Events: Environment, Policy & Community
Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice
Upcoming Events: Environment, Policy & Community
Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice
Legislative Updates WVEC February 28, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 3
The West Virginia legislative session moves fast, and lawmakers make daily decisions that impact our communities. Now is the time to speak up. Lawmakers need to hear from the people they represent—not just lobbyists and special interests. If an issue matters to you, your voice can make a difference. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation, Social justice
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 3
The West Virginia legislative session moves fast, and lawmakers make daily decisions that impact our communities. Now is the time to speak up. Lawmakers need to hear from the people they represent—not just lobbyists and special interests. If an issue matters to you, your voice can make a difference. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation, Social justice
Newsletter article WV Citizen Action Group February 14, 2025
Environmental & Racial Justice Movie Night – Feb. 18
Join WV Citizen Action and partners for a powerful documentary screening in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the fight for environmental justice in one of America’s most toxic neighborhoods—the Ironbound district of Newark, NJ. RSVP More
Issues: Event, Social justice
Environmental & Racial Justice Movie Night – Feb. 18
Join WV Citizen Action and partners for a powerful documentary screening in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the fight for environmental justice in one of America’s most toxic neighborhoods—the Ironbound district of Newark, NJ. RSVP More
Issues: Event, Social justice
Legislative Updates WVEC February 9, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 5
We have officially reached the halfway point of the WV Legislative Session! In this week’s Round-Up, Lucia and Isabel break down current bills we oppose and support. Thank you for all of your calls and emails so far! Check out WVEC’s recent media interviews, and stay tuned for action alerts as the session gets busier in the coming weeks. More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 5
We have officially reached the halfway point of the WV Legislative Session! In this week’s Round-Up, Lucia and Isabel break down current bills we oppose and support. Thank you for all of your calls and emails so far! Check out WVEC’s recent media interviews, and stay tuned for action alerts as the session gets busier in the coming weeks. More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 2, 2024
Upcoming Events!
POSTPONED - Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm | E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points, Tuesday, Feb, 6 at 7 pm | Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 13 More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Upcoming Events!
POSTPONED - Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm | E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points, Tuesday, Feb, 6 at 7 pm | Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 13 More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC January 26, 2024
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
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 justice, Social justice
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 justice, Social justice
Newsletter article March 19, 2021
Member Group Spotlight: Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition
The Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition is a non-profit, 501(c)(4) organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the quality of life for all residents of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia through community education on environmental and political issues; scientific policy research and advocacy; grassroots organizing and coalition building; leadership development; direct citizen action; and media outreach. More
Issues: Legislation, Social justice
Member Group Spotlight: Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition
The Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition is a non-profit, 501(c)(4) organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the quality of life for all residents of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia through community education on environmental and political issues; scientific policy research and advocacy; grassroots organizing and coalition building; leadership development; direct citizen action; and media outreach. More
Issues: Legislation, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 26, 2021
Member Spotlight: West Virginia Citizen Action Group
One of the founding members of the WVEC, West Virginia Citizen Action Group (CAG) has been in the trenches fighting for social and environmental justice since 1974. More
Issues: Social justice
Member Spotlight: West Virginia Citizen Action Group
One of the founding members of the WVEC, West Virginia Citizen Action Group (CAG) has been in the trenches fighting for social and environmental justice since 1974. More
Issues: Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 19, 2021
Reimagine Appalachia to Release Jobs Report
Join Reimagine Appalachia on Thursday, February 25 at 10 a.m. via Facebook Live or Zoom for an in-depth discussion of its West Virginia Jobs Report. The Political Research Economy Institute will report on its economic analysis of how many family-sustaining jobs the ReImagine Appalachia blueprint can create in West Virginia if a bold federal stimulus package is passed. More
Issues: Legislation, Social justice
Reimagine Appalachia to Release Jobs Report
Join Reimagine Appalachia on Thursday, February 25 at 10 a.m. via Facebook Live or Zoom for an in-depth discussion of its West Virginia Jobs Report. The Political Research Economy Institute will report on its economic analysis of how many family-sustaining jobs the ReImagine Appalachia blueprint can create in West Virginia if a bold federal stimulus package is passed. More
Issues: Legislation, Social justice
Newsletter article February 12, 2021
The Mapping Inequality Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the Environmental Justice (EJ) and Systemic Racism Speaker Series by featuring The Mapping Inequality Project on March 4, 2021 at 1:00-2:00 pm EST. This unique collaboration created a foundational resource for unprecedented research, education, organizing, and policy advocacy on redlining and current environmental challenges. More
Issues: Social justice
The Mapping Inequality Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the Environmental Justice (EJ) and Systemic Racism Speaker Series by featuring The Mapping Inequality Project on March 4, 2021 at 1:00-2:00 pm EST. This unique collaboration created a foundational resource for unprecedented research, education, organizing, and policy advocacy on redlining and current environmental challenges. More
Issues: Social justice
Newsletter article OVEC December 13, 2020
A History of Resistance
The fight for justice has never been won at the ballot box alone. Resistance against the status quo is not uncommon in Appalachia; from the Mine Wars to the Red for Ed strikes, West Virginia has been center stage in pivotal regional events. Bleak and seemingly-unwinnable battles are not unique to this state or its history. Rather, they are the norm. Resistance moving forward means learning from our collective past. More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Legislation, Pollution, Social justice
A History of Resistance
The fight for justice has never been won at the ballot box alone. Resistance against the status quo is not uncommon in Appalachia; from the Mine Wars to the Red for Ed strikes, West Virginia has been center stage in pivotal regional events. Bleak and seemingly-unwinnable battles are not unique to this state or its history. Rather, they are the norm. Resistance moving forward means learning from our collective past. More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Legislation, Pollution, Social justice
Newsletter article July 10, 2020
New Sierra Club Rep Works on Energy & Environmental Justice
Karan Ireland is the new Sierra Club Senior Campaign Representative for Central Appalachia. In this capacity, she will be working on the Beyond Coal and Beyond Dirty Fuels campaigns, as well as working to further a plan for economic diversification and a just transition to a sustainable future. More
Issues: Energy, Social justice
New Sierra Club Rep Works on Energy & Environmental Justice
Karan Ireland is the new Sierra Club Senior Campaign Representative for Central Appalachia. In this capacity, she will be working on the Beyond Coal and Beyond Dirty Fuels campaigns, as well as working to further a plan for economic diversification and a just transition to a sustainable future. More
Issues: Energy, Social justice
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition July 10, 2020
Climate, Water, and Justice with Marshall University’s Dr. Logan
No one can escape the effects of climate change, but some communities are more vulnerable to the risks of the climate crisis. This is especially true for minority communities in West Virginia. More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice, Water
Climate, Water, and Justice with Marshall University’s Dr. Logan
No one can escape the effects of climate change, but some communities are more vulnerable to the risks of the climate crisis. This is especially true for minority communities in West Virginia. More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice, Water
Newsletter article Karan Ireland February 9, 2019
Legislative Updates & How You Can Get Involved!
We are following so many bills, it would be hard to list them all here. However, here is a list that gives you an idea of the issues we are focused on and some actions you can take if you want to join us at the Capitol, or want to make a few calls from home. More
Issues: Clean elections, Oil and gas, Pollution, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
Legislative Updates & How You Can Get Involved!
We are following so many bills, it would be hard to list them all here. However, here is a list that gives you an idea of the issues we are focused on and some actions you can take if you want to join us at the Capitol, or want to make a few calls from home. More
Issues: Clean elections, Oil and gas, Pollution, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
Newsletter article Karan Ireland February 24, 2018
Coal Bill Update
We’ve seen some bills race before, but SB 626 is moving so fast it’s hard to see! This bill, which relates “generally to coal mining” originated on Monday, Feb. 19 in the Senate Energy, Industry and Mining committee, was sent straight to the floor and was on third reading by Thursdat. The bill deals with surface mining applications. More
Issues: Coal, Legislation, Social justice
Coal Bill Update
We’ve seen some bills race before, but SB 626 is moving so fast it’s hard to see! This bill, which relates “generally to coal mining” originated on Monday, Feb. 19 in the Senate Energy, Industry and Mining committee, was sent straight to the floor and was on third reading by Thursdat. The bill deals with surface mining applications. More
Issues: Coal, Legislation, Social justice
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