U.S. EPA Raises Questions About Water Pollution Potential of Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP)

July 13, 2021

NOTICE ~ EPA recommends not issuing key water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline, which touts carbon offset plan From an Article by Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette, July 13, 2021 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recommended to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the Corps not issue a key water permit for the project, [...]

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“Living on Earth” ~ Ocean Warming is Now Increasing at an Alarming Rate ~

July 12, 2021

Ocean Warming is Speeding Up From the Transcript by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth, Air Date: Week of July 9, 2021 In September 2018 the unusually long duration of Hurricane Florence led to severe flooding in the Carolinas. (Photo: NASA, Wikimedia Commons CC) Research published in Science Magazine finds that the world’s oceans are getting [...]

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§ Heart Attack Risk Tied to Drilling/Fracking Operations

July 11, 2021

Study: Fracking Leads to Higher Heart Attack Risks From an Article by Julia Métraux, Very Well Health News, May 12, 2021 KEY-FINDINGS — (1) A study published in April found that higher levels of fracking activity were associated with more heart attacks. (2) Middle-aged men, who make up most of the workers in hydraulic fracturing-related [...]

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Substantial Climate Change Provisions Needed in Infrastructure Plans

July 10, 2021

House progressives demand climate action be included in infrastructure deal From an Article by Cara Korte, CBS News, July 8, 2021 Progressive Democrats continue to demand bold climate action be included in any infrastructure legislation as the White House moves forward with bipartisan brokering that does not include measures to combat climate change. Climate activists [...]

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Climate Change Role in Heat Waves Now an Unprecedented Crisis

July 9, 2021

Study: Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change From an Article by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press, July 5, 2021 The deadly heat wave that roasted the Pacific Northwest and western Canada was virtually impossible without human-caused climate change that added a few extra degrees to the record-smashing temperatures, a new quick scientific analysis found. An [...]

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One Hundred Residents (100) to Step Up for West Virginia

July 8, 2021

ONE HUNDRED (100) FOR WEST VIRGINIA On Capitol Hill, July 13: Join 100 West Virginians in Support of Joe Biden’s 100% Clean Energy Standard Co-sponsors of this event include West Virginia New Jobs Coalition, West Virginia Working Families Party, and CCAN Action Fund Start: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 • 1:00 PM Location:14th Street between Madison [...]

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Drilling & Fracking Operations Provide Temporary NOT Permanent Jobs

July 7, 2021

Most Rural Residents Near Drilling & Fracking Operations Do Not Benefit Hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas created fewer jobs than anticipated in Appalachia, and most of them are gone From the Rural Blog, University of Kentucky, July 5, 2021 The hydraulic fracturing boom is waning in Appalachia. Though advocates have touted fracking as a [...]

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Help to Protect the Monongahela National Forest

July 6, 2021

Monongahela National Forest serves to Conserve and Protect valuable Natural Habitats News Update from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, July 6, 2021 §. Our Wonderful Mon Listening Sessions – Share Your Thoughts The Monongahela National Forest is the crown jewel of West Virginia’s public lands. It is home to the headwaters of six major river [...]

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‘Fractured Families’ in Western Pennsylvania Looking for Attention & Relief

July 5, 2021

This is a serious public health crisis and the industry should be held accountable From an Article by Kristina Marusic, Environmental Health News, June 14, 2021 Pittsburgh — It’s been three months since EHN published Fractured, a groundbreaking investigation into the personal costs of fracking for western Pennsylvania families. The investigation looked at air samples, [...]

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After Hiking 170 Miles For Pres. Biden’s Attention, a Dozen Grandparents “Sit In” Rocking Chairs

July 4, 2021

Arrested in rocking chairs, grandparents pressure Biden to take bold climate action Update from George Lakey, Waging Non-Violence, July 3, 2021 In over six decades of social action I’d never done nonviolent confrontation in a rocking chair. At 83 years old, I like it! On Monday, June 28, a dozen of us grandparents rocked while [...]

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