Climate
Check out our new Community Air Monitoring page to see how WV Citizen Action’s Empower WV initiative is expanding real-time air quality monitoring across the state—and learn how you can host a sensor and become a community scientist. Reach out anytime at climate@wvcag.org.
Another Chemical Disaster, Same Failures: Advocates Demand Action
A fatal chemical leak has left our community scared, confused, and asking questions. There was a lack of clear communication on what safeguards people should take during or after, and
2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
This legislative session largely prioritized industry interests—especially energy and data centers—while weakening environmental and public health protections and failing to invest in essentials like water infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
After Clerical Error, DEP Agrees to Later Deadline for Comments in Response to Community Pressure
On Tuesday, March 17, in Point Pleasant, more than 60 people, including residents, elected officials, and stakeholders, attended and participated in community meeting on proposed local data centers. Yet, residents
Spring into Action with Us This March
Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 11, from 12 pm to 1 pm (online via Google Meet) Hear from Ryan Kirkpatrick, the Climate Alliance’s new Climate and Energy Organizer,
Protect West Virginia’s Drinking Water!
The Aboveground Storage Tank Act was created in response to the 2014 water crisis when a chemical (MCHM) leaked into the Elk River, contaminating the drinking water supply of over
Legislative Update: Critical Bills Face March 4 Deadline
 Time is running out on several bills that would address West Virginians’ pressing issues. Bills must be out of committee and passed by their house of origin no later