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Activists Rally Over Pending Fracking on Ohio’s State Lands
A governor-appointed commission could begin approving fracking leases on Ohio’s state lands as early as next month. A rally to oppose the leases will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at noon at the Ohio Statehouse.
Bewitched Botany
Discover the sinister beauty of four toxic plants that call the mystical Appalachian Mountains home: pokeweed, dolls’ eyes, climbing nightshade and jimsonweed.
‘Environment At Risk’ Art Exhibit Connects Art, Activism and the Natural World
The “Environment At Risk” art show at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Virginia, features 40 artists whose work confront environmental issues in deeply intimate and poetic ways through paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and fiber art.
TAGS: Art Environment at Risk environmental art mountain valley pipeline The Gumenick Family Gallery in the Cultural Arts Center at Glenn Allen
Report: Blue hydrogen hype not backed up by science
According to new research, making hydrogen from natural gas, so-called “blue hydrogen,” is not much better than burning fossil fuels, and would waste billions in federal government spending while worsening climate change.
Fraud Allegations in Ohio Public Lands Fracking Controversy
As Ohio moves forward with leasing public lands for oil and gas fracking, there are allegations that supporters filed fraudulent letters in favor of these leases — using real Ohioans’ identities without their consent.
TAGS: fracking Ohio Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission Ohio state parks Salt Fork State Park state land mineral leases
Greenbrier River Watchdogs Alarmed as Mountain Valley Pipeline Drills
Local residents and water protectors are concerned about pollution and safety risks as boring for the Mountain Valley Pipeline begins beneath West Virginia’s Greenbrier River.
TAGS: Greenbrier River Greenbrier River Watershed Association mountain valley pipeline mvp West Virginia Rivers Coalition
How Home Repairs Enable Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Funding for a Virginia program that helps low-income residents repair their homes and receive energy-efficiency upgrades is at risk.
TAGS: regional greenhouse gas initiative rggi Weatherization Assistance Programs Weatherization Deferral Repair Program
Finding Higher Ground From Floods
As catastrophic floods increase in frequency and severity, state governments, nonprofits and local communities have been diving into the questions surrounding flood recovery and mitigation.
What Can the New Clean Energy Programs Do For You?
Our guide breaks down what the new clean energy programs can do for your home, business and community.
