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Fracking’s Next Boom? Petrochemical Plants Fuel Debate Over Jobs, Pollution
More than 100 people braved freezing temperatures to both listen and have their say in front of Ohio environmental officials at a recent hearing in Belmont County, Ohio. For the… Read More
What You Need To Know About The New U.S. Climate Assessment
The Trump administration released a major climate assessment on Black Friday, forecasting devastating economic affects for the U.S. Here are the key takeaways.
Groups Say Smart Reclamation Of Mine Lands Could Be “Appalachia’s New Deal”
From solar farms in Virginia to a green energy subdivision in Kentucky, a new report by a group of regional advocacy organizations highlights 20 ready-made projects across the Ohio Valley that could… Read More
Scientists Spy On Bees, See Harmful Effects Of Common Insecticide
Bees exposed to a type of insecticides called neonicotinoids dramatically changed their behavior — becoming sluggish, antisocial and spending less time caring for the colony’s young, researchers say.
KY Coal Mine That Belonged To WV Governor Causes Damaging Floods Again
The rain started around 10:30 p.m. By midnight, the creek in front of Elvis and Laura Thackers’ house had swelled to a mighty flood, uprooting trees, moving boulders and surging… Read More
Trump Administration Eases Regulation Of Methane Leaks On Public Lands
The proposal to reduce limits on methane emissions from oil and gas operations on public land is the latest move to roll back Obama-era climate regulations.
Trump Power: Industry Analysts Say New Rule Will Not Fuel Coal Comeback
When President Trump wants to talk coal, he comes to West Virginia. So it was not surprising that the president visited Charleston just hours after his administration unveiled a long-awaited… Read More
In Ohio Valley Visits, Trump Administration Pushes Policies Supporting Mining And Metals
In back-to-back events this week President Trump and his commerce secretary visited the Ohio Valley to tout administration policies aimed at propping up two of the region’s traditional but faltering… Read More
Trump Moves To Let States Regulate Coal Plant Emissions
The administration is proposing to substantially weaken President Barack Obama’s signature rule on climate change. It would give states more power to regulate carbon emissions from coal plants.
Rural Counties Under Stress From Justice Companies’ Unpaid Taxes In Several States
In October, 2016, NPR, Ohio Valley ReSource and its partners reported that West Virginia billionaire coal baron Jim Justice, who was running for governor as a Democrat, owned companies that owed… Read More
2017 Was One Of The Hottest Years On Record
Greenhouse gas concentrations reached a record high. Global sea level was the highest on record, too. NOAA’s State of the Climate report points to the urgency of addressing climate change.
We’re Overrun With Plastic Trash. An Environmental Engineer Seeks A Solution
The engineer views a landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?
Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature’s Rhythms Out Of Whack
A warming climate is knocking nature’s rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades.
Federal Prosecutor Charges Coal Company With Faking Dust Samples Amid Black Lung Surge
The U.S. Attorney for Kentucky’s Western District unsealed eight fraud indictments Wednesday against employees of the bankrupt Armstrong Energy coal company for falsifying dust monitoring samples in two Kentucky mines…. Read More
Starbucks: Goodbye, Plastic Straws
Starbucks announced on Monday that it plans to get rid of plastic straws in its 28,000 stores worldwide by 2020. Instead, the company said it plans to use recyclable plastic lids that allow sipping.
Ohio To Spend Volkswagen Settlement Funds On Clean Vehicles
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio will spend the millions it receives from a national settlement over Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal on technology aimed at reducing air pollution. The state will… Read More
How More Carbon Dioxide In The Air Could Lead To More Human Disease
Nutrients in crops fall as carbon dioxide rises. People who don’t get enough of the right nutrients are more likely to get sick. Researcher have now estimated the effects.
West Virginia Coal Waste Plant In Struggle To Stay Open
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A coal waste plant at risk of shutting down in West Virginia is hoping to stay open through state proceedings. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the Grant… Read More
Advocates Trying To Scratch Opt Out Provision From Renewable Energy, Efficiency Bill
A bill that would overhaul the way Ohio mandates the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency is likely to get a vote in the Senate this week. The bill… Read More
Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of ‘Clean’ Natural Gas
A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.
Previously Blocked Federal Study Raises Alarm About Chemicals Like C8
The Trump administration today released a politically charged study on the health impacts of perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals, including the compound known as C8, which has been detected in some… Read More
The Refugees That The World Barely Pays Attention To
They’re known as ‘climate refugees.’ But there’s not even an international definition for them, let alone recognition or protection.
Coal Ash Uncovered: Largest Ash Dump A “Cautionary Tale” As Trump Changes Regulations
Curt and Debbie Havens’ ranch style home is the gathering place for their family. Their two boys grew up playing in the streets in this quiet neighborhood in West Virginia’s… Read More
Insects – Small, Powerful and Mostly Endangered
Summer is finally here and many are complaining about insect bites or wine flies. But even if they might be annoying in the first place, their are two very important… Read More
Funding To Protect Lake Erie Met With Reservations
More than $20 million could soon be pumped into projects that help keep Lake Erie clean. Most of that money would help fund equipment that helps limit nutrient runoff from… Read More
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