January 2022February 4, 2022Appalachian environmental groups urge Biden to name permanent head of federal mine cleanup agency – 1/3/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents file legal challenge to key West Virginia water permit – 1/4/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail Mountain Valley Pipeline Faces New Legal Challenge in West Virginia – 1/14/2022, Blue Ridge Outdoors ‘It just ain’t right’: WV retired miners condemn Congress’ failure to restore tax behind black lung benefits – 1/15/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail Experts, legislators explore allowing advanced nuclear plants to come to West Virginia – 1/18/2022, The Dominion Post Federal appeals court throws out Jefferson National Forest crossing approval for Mountain Valley Pipeline – 1/26/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail Court nixes permit of nearly complete $6.2B Mountain Valley Pipeline – 1/27/2022, Engineering News Record Senate Judiciary panel approves ceding site-specific water pollution permit limit oversight – 1/27/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail Coal communities call for greater environmental protection as state lawmakers put off shoring up DEP funding – 1/29/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Kate Leary https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Kate Leary2022-02-04 11:25:362022-02-04 11:25:36January 2022
December 2021February 4, 2022“Hey Joe” Delivers Musical Message to Manchin on Climate Change – 12/7/2021, Public News Service State lawmaking panel approves ceding water pollution permit limit oversight, weakening some water quality standards – 12/9/2021, Charleston Gazette-Mail Systemic, environmental injustices can be mitigated – 12/13/2021, The Register-Herald https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Kate Leary https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Kate Leary2022-02-04 10:50:152022-02-04 10:55:01December 2021
November 2021November 23, 2021WV climate advocates pressure, pray for a resistant Manchin to support Biden budget bill – 11/1/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail West Virginia at risk for greater climate change costs with Manchin holding out on spending plan – 11/5/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition board votes to dissolve organization amid stalled negotiations with union – 11/18/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail West Virginia under toxic threat from highest industrial selenium pollution levels in the country – 11/19/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-11-23 09:15:392021-12-22 19:50:12November 2021
October 2021November 1, 2021Manchin’s pushback against key climate policy leaves WV coal industry satisfied, climate advocates wanting answers – 10/18/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Up for debate: How to protect W.Va. from climate change without hurting its economy – 10/21/2021, NPR Eric Engle: Good plans to move from fossil fuels are out there (Opinion) – 10/22/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Morgan King: Impact of changing climate can be seen in WV – 10/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Why West Virginia is left especially vulnerable by Manchin blocking key climate policy – 10/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Charleston rally to urge Manchin to stand behind climate legislation – 10/25/2021, The Register-Herald ‘Your County Is Getting a Bad Deal, and You Can Do Better’ – 10/26/2021, The New York Times US Army Corps of Engineers to hold WV public hearing on key permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline – 10/27/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Rally for climate action calls on Sen. Joe Manchin – 10/31/2021, WSAZ https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-11-01 09:15:072021-11-23 09:17:18October 2021
September 2021September 27, 2021EPA, New River Gorge, others express concerns to FERC about potential Mountain Valley Pipeline impacts – 9/15/2021, The Charleston Gazette Manchin Poised to Profit From Mine Reclamation Funding He Championed – 9/22/2021, Read Sludge Eric Engle: Time for Manchin to act on climate (Opinion) – 9/27/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail West Virginia’s coal powered the nation for years. Now, many look to a cleaner future – 9/29/2021, NBC News Panel discussion highlights how to bring climate change science to West Virginians – 9/30/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-09-27 14:04:062021-10-04 10:40:44September 2021
August 2021August 27, 2021Federal regulators recommend leaving pipeline and felled trees in place along Atlantic Coast Pipeline route – 8/3/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Edward Ambrecht: U.S. should abandon drilling in wildlife refuge – 8/7/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail OP-ED: Infrastructure bill good for West Virginia, but more needs done to address climate crisis – 8/11/2021, WV Climate Alliance Federal environmental assessment green-lights change in Mountain Valley Pipeline construction method – 8/17/2021, Charleston Gazette WV Groups Gather to Discuss Climate Change Risks, Strategies – 8/24/2021, Public News Service WV climate forum pushes Manchin to back environmental priorities in congressional budget package – 8/25/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Virginia environmental regulators make preliminary decision to issue key water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline – 8/26/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Riverfest educates and celebrates clean water – 8/30/2021, The Record Delta https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-08-27 14:03:322021-11-23 09:16:10August 2021
July 2021July 27, 2021 Is WV Prepared 5 Years after Devastating Floods? – 7/6/2021, Public News Service EPA recommends not issuing key water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline, which touts carbon offset plan – 7/12/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail ‘Let’s Go Get Us A Clean Electricity Standard’ – 7/12/2021, A Matter of Degrees Proposed WV water quality standard update draws controversy for allowing case-by-case evaluation of toxin levels – 7/15/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Federal infrastructure packages projected to save lives, offer new economic life in West Virginia – 7/16/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Jump in federal funding for abandoned mine cleanup could stimulate economy, job growth – 7/17/2021, WV Metro News Energy Act could mean funding for abandoned mines, jobs for West Virginia – 7/18/2021, WV News Environmentalists urge rejection of proposed water quality standard update – 7/20/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail DEP levies $51K fine for Mountaineer XPress Pipeline water pollution violations – 7/29/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-07-27 14:04:572021-11-23 09:16:36July 2021
June 2021July 1, 2021Water quality impact to be key consideration as Mountain Valley Pipeline hangs in limbo – 6/1/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Denmark Agency Says Rockwool Failed to Comply with Guidelines – 6/3/2021, Morgan County USA Things to do in Washington County, Md.; Franklin County, Pa., and W.Va. Eastern Panhandle – 6/3/2021, Herald-Mail Media Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: It’s time to THRIVE – 6/5/2021, The Parkersburg News & Sentinel DEP deputy secretary calls for federal water quality standard, reports WV PFAS contamination sites to Senate – 6/10/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Public, private partnerships help plant over 900 trees to protect Harpers Ferry drinking water – 6/14/2021, The Journal Protecting water supply a priority for Jefferson County activists – 6/16/2021, WDVM Randy Kesling: Protecting trout relies on rigorous pipeline oversight – 6/19/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Biden and climate: Methane pipelines are a test for the president – 6/21/2021, USA Today Cindy Rank: Pipeline needs more inspectors (Opinion) – 6/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Public comment hearing on Mountain Valley Pipeline water permit focuses on past water violations, economic impact – 6/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Eric Engle: The house is on fire; will we stop lighting matches? (Opinion) – 6/24/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Water Protection Project in Jefferson County Aimed At Environment, Safety, Green Jobs – 6/24/2021, WV Public Broadcasting WV Legislature approves resolution asking federal government for $8 billion for mine reclamation – 6/24/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Officials getting on same page in latest chapter of WV flood protection history full of stunted efforts – 6/26/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail WV, Va. environmental regulators granted more Mountain Valley Pipeline water permit review time – 6/29/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Environmental groups threaten to sue DEP over water pollution at forfeited coal mine site – 6/30/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-07-01 08:45:272021-07-08 16:27:55June 2021
May 2021May 30, 2021Mountain Valley Pipeline delayed again as project cost keeps rising – 5/4/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Mountain Valley Pipeline and West Virginia’s Soils – 5/6/2021, West Virginia Rivers Coalition WV’s leaders heading pushback against Biden climate policy – 5/8/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Howdy Henritz: WV water quality in crosshairs again (Opinion) – 5/11/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail New mapping project brings 3 million acres of West Virginia wetlands into focus – 5/13/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Eric Engle: Hope and perseverance, even in WV (Opinion) – 5/19/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail WV supporters of federal climate infrastructure urge passage as leaders reach crossroads – 5/25/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-05-30 08:44:542021-07-08 12:08:05May 2021
April 2021April 30, 2021Professors’ book earns Weatherford Award for best books about Appalachia – 4/2/2021, Marshall University News WV congressional delegation, environmentalists at odds over Biden jobs and infrastructure plan – 4/3/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail WV governor signs state water quality standard update into law – 4/8/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Environmental and fossil fuel lobbyists react to tanked tank bill, other legislative session standouts – 4/12/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail How Appalachia Can Survive A Post-Industrial America – 4/13/2021, Forbes Charles Town prepares to showcase its ‘tree-rific’ qualities in honor of Arbor Day – 4/13/2021, The Journal Infrastructure Plan Would Reduce Pennsylvanians’ Household Costs And Create Jobs, White House Says – 4/13/2021, 90.5 WESA Mark Jarrell: Pipelines aren’t green versus business (Opinion) – 4/19/2021 WV Groups Applaud Landmark Wildlife Recovery Act – 4/23/2021, Public News Service WV congressional delegation not on same page on legislation targeting PFAS – 4/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail Biden calls for more spending to help coal, energy counties – 4/26/2021, Lexington Herald Leader Manchin, Brown, Casey, Kaine, And Warner Reintroduce Legislation To Invest In And Restore Coal Communities – 4/29/2021, Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources UMW and Sierra Club praise Manchin bills aiming to clean up, revitalize coal communities – 4/29/2021, MetroNews Legislators seek to extend money for coal reclamation – 4/30/21, Bluefield Daily Telegraph https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png 0 0 Hannah King https://fdfad2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo-1.png Hannah King2021-04-30 08:43:462021-07-08 12:07:40April 2021
January 2022
Appalachian environmental groups urge Biden to name permanent head of federal mine cleanup agency – 1/3/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents file legal challenge to key West Virginia water permit – 1/4/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Mountain Valley Pipeline Faces New Legal Challenge in West Virginia – 1/14/2022, Blue Ridge Outdoors
‘It just ain’t right’: WV retired miners condemn Congress’ failure to restore tax behind black lung benefits – 1/15/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Experts, legislators explore allowing advanced nuclear plants to come to West Virginia – 1/18/2022, The Dominion Post
Federal appeals court throws out Jefferson National Forest crossing approval for Mountain Valley Pipeline – 1/26/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Court nixes permit of nearly complete $6.2B Mountain Valley Pipeline – 1/27/2022, Engineering News Record
Senate Judiciary panel approves ceding site-specific water pollution permit limit oversight – 1/27/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Coal communities call for greater environmental protection as state lawmakers put off shoring up DEP funding – 1/29/2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
December 2021
“Hey Joe” Delivers Musical Message to Manchin on Climate Change – 12/7/2021, Public News Service
State lawmaking panel approves ceding water pollution permit limit oversight, weakening some water quality standards – 12/9/2021, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Systemic, environmental injustices can be mitigated – 12/13/2021, The Register-Herald
November 2021
WV climate advocates pressure, pray for a resistant Manchin to support Biden budget bill – 11/1/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
West Virginia at risk for greater climate change costs with Manchin holding out on spending plan – 11/5/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition board votes to dissolve organization amid stalled negotiations with union – 11/18/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
West Virginia under toxic threat from highest industrial selenium pollution levels in the country – 11/19/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
October 2021
Manchin’s pushback against key climate policy leaves WV coal industry satisfied, climate advocates wanting answers – 10/18/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Up for debate: How to protect W.Va. from climate change without hurting its economy – 10/21/2021, NPR
Eric Engle: Good plans to move from fossil fuels are out there (Opinion) – 10/22/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Morgan King: Impact of changing climate can be seen in WV – 10/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Why West Virginia is left especially vulnerable by Manchin blocking key climate policy – 10/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Charleston rally to urge Manchin to stand behind climate legislation – 10/25/2021, The Register-Herald
‘Your County Is Getting a Bad Deal, and You Can Do Better’ – 10/26/2021, The New York Times
US Army Corps of Engineers to hold WV public hearing on key permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline – 10/27/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Rally for climate action calls on Sen. Joe Manchin – 10/31/2021, WSAZ
September 2021
EPA, New River Gorge, others express concerns to FERC about potential Mountain Valley Pipeline impacts – 9/15/2021, The Charleston Gazette
Manchin Poised to Profit From Mine Reclamation Funding He Championed – 9/22/2021, Read Sludge
Eric Engle: Time for Manchin to act on climate (Opinion) – 9/27/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
West Virginia’s coal powered the nation for years. Now, many look to a cleaner future – 9/29/2021, NBC News
Panel discussion highlights how to bring climate change science to West Virginians – 9/30/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
August 2021
Federal regulators recommend leaving pipeline and felled trees in place along Atlantic Coast Pipeline route – 8/3/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Edward Ambrecht: U.S. should abandon drilling in wildlife refuge – 8/7/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
OP-ED: Infrastructure bill good for West Virginia, but more needs done to address climate crisis – 8/11/2021, WV Climate Alliance
Federal environmental assessment green-lights change in Mountain Valley Pipeline construction method – 8/17/2021, Charleston Gazette
WV Groups Gather to Discuss Climate Change Risks, Strategies – 8/24/2021, Public News Service
WV climate forum pushes Manchin to back environmental priorities in congressional budget package – 8/25/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Virginia environmental regulators make preliminary decision to issue key water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline – 8/26/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Riverfest educates and celebrates clean water – 8/30/2021, The Record Delta
July 2021
Is WV Prepared 5 Years after Devastating Floods? – 7/6/2021, Public News Service
EPA recommends not issuing key water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline, which touts carbon offset plan – 7/12/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
‘Let’s Go Get Us A Clean Electricity Standard’ – 7/12/2021, A Matter of Degrees
Proposed WV water quality standard update draws controversy for allowing case-by-case evaluation of toxin levels – 7/15/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Federal infrastructure packages projected to save lives, offer new economic life in West Virginia – 7/16/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Jump in federal funding for abandoned mine cleanup could stimulate economy, job growth – 7/17/2021, WV Metro News
Energy Act could mean funding for abandoned mines, jobs for West Virginia – 7/18/2021, WV News
Environmentalists urge rejection of proposed water quality standard update – 7/20/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
DEP levies $51K fine for Mountaineer XPress Pipeline water pollution violations – 7/29/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
June 2021
Water quality impact to be key consideration as Mountain Valley Pipeline hangs in limbo – 6/1/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Denmark Agency Says Rockwool Failed to Comply with Guidelines – 6/3/2021, Morgan County USA
Things to do in Washington County, Md.; Franklin County, Pa., and W.Va. Eastern Panhandle – 6/3/2021, Herald-Mail Media
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: It’s time to THRIVE – 6/5/2021, The Parkersburg News & Sentinel
DEP deputy secretary calls for federal water quality standard, reports WV PFAS contamination sites to Senate – 6/10/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Public, private partnerships help plant over 900 trees to protect Harpers Ferry drinking water – 6/14/2021, The Journal
Protecting water supply a priority for Jefferson County activists – 6/16/2021, WDVM
Randy Kesling: Protecting trout relies on rigorous pipeline oversight – 6/19/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Biden and climate: Methane pipelines are a test for the president – 6/21/2021, USA Today
Cindy Rank: Pipeline needs more inspectors (Opinion) – 6/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Public comment hearing on Mountain Valley Pipeline water permit focuses on past water violations, economic impact – 6/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Eric Engle: The house is on fire; will we stop lighting matches? (Opinion) – 6/24/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Water Protection Project in Jefferson County Aimed At Environment, Safety, Green Jobs – 6/24/2021, WV Public Broadcasting
WV Legislature approves resolution asking federal government for $8 billion for mine reclamation – 6/24/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Officials getting on same page in latest chapter of WV flood protection history full of stunted efforts – 6/26/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
WV, Va. environmental regulators granted more Mountain Valley Pipeline water permit review time – 6/29/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Environmental groups threaten to sue DEP over water pollution at forfeited coal mine site – 6/30/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
May 2021
Mountain Valley Pipeline delayed again as project cost keeps rising – 5/4/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Mountain Valley Pipeline and West Virginia’s Soils – 5/6/2021, West Virginia Rivers Coalition
WV’s leaders heading pushback against Biden climate policy – 5/8/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Howdy Henritz: WV water quality in crosshairs again (Opinion) – 5/11/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
New mapping project brings 3 million acres of West Virginia wetlands into focus – 5/13/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Eric Engle: Hope and perseverance, even in WV (Opinion) – 5/19/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
WV supporters of federal climate infrastructure urge passage as leaders reach crossroads – 5/25/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
April 2021
Professors’ book earns Weatherford Award for best books about Appalachia – 4/2/2021, Marshall University News
WV congressional delegation, environmentalists at odds over Biden jobs and infrastructure plan – 4/3/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
WV governor signs state water quality standard update into law – 4/8/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Environmental and fossil fuel lobbyists react to tanked tank bill, other legislative session standouts – 4/12/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
How Appalachia Can Survive A Post-Industrial America – 4/13/2021, Forbes
Charles Town prepares to showcase its ‘tree-rific’ qualities in honor of Arbor Day – 4/13/2021, The Journal
Infrastructure Plan Would Reduce Pennsylvanians’ Household Costs And Create Jobs, White House Says – 4/13/2021, 90.5 WESA
Mark Jarrell: Pipelines aren’t green versus business (Opinion) – 4/19/2021
WV Groups Applaud Landmark Wildlife Recovery Act – 4/23/2021, Public News Service
WV congressional delegation not on same page on legislation targeting PFAS – 4/23/2021, Charleston Gazette Mail
Biden calls for more spending to help coal, energy counties – 4/26/2021, Lexington Herald Leader
Manchin, Brown, Casey, Kaine, And Warner Reintroduce Legislation To Invest In And Restore Coal Communities – 4/29/2021, Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources
UMW and Sierra Club praise Manchin bills aiming to clean up, revitalize coal communities – 4/29/2021, MetroNews
Legislators seek to extend money for coal reclamation – 4/30/21, Bluefield Daily Telegraph