Tag: Environment
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Action Alert CAG January 7, 2023
Ohio River Discussion Series: Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS – Jan 11th, 12PM
Register for the Ohio River Basin Research webinar on Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS. More
Issues: Environment
Ohio River Discussion Series: Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS – Jan 11th, 12PM
Register for the Ohio River Basin Research webinar on Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS. More
Issues: Environment
Action Alert CAG January 6, 2023
WVDEP Division of Air Quality Public Meeting and Virtual Public Hearing on Union Carbide Ethylene Oxide Permit Renewal
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is holding an in-person public meeting to provide information and answer questions and a virtual public hearing to receive official comments regarding Union Carbide Corporation Institute's draft Title V operating permit renewal for the operation of its Distribution System for Ethylene Oxide, located at 250 Carbide Road, Dunbar, WV. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Environment, Families
WVDEP Division of Air Quality Public Meeting and Virtual Public Hearing on Union Carbide Ethylene Oxide Permit Renewal
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is holding an in-person public meeting to provide information and answer questions and a virtual public hearing to receive official comments regarding Union Carbide Corporation Institute's draft Title V operating permit renewal for the operation of its Distribution System for Ethylene Oxide, located at 250 Carbide Road, Dunbar, WV. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG January 5, 2023
Tell WV Division of Air Quality To Protect Residents From Medical Waste Pollution
Empire Diversified Energy, LLC wants to turn the former Koppers facility in Follansbee, WV (a small rust belt town on the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle) into a disposal business for infectious medical waste. It would use pyrolysis, a closed, high heat system to convert the waste into fuel to be burned for energy. Please send comments to the WV Division of Air Quality to keep WV from being the dumping ground for medical waste that other states don’t want. More
Issues: Environment
Tell WV Division of Air Quality To Protect Residents From Medical Waste Pollution
Empire Diversified Energy, LLC wants to turn the former Koppers facility in Follansbee, WV (a small rust belt town on the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle) into a disposal business for infectious medical waste. It would use pyrolysis, a closed, high heat system to convert the waste into fuel to be burned for energy. Please send comments to the WV Division of Air Quality to keep WV from being the dumping ground for medical waste that other states don’t want. More
Issues: Environment
Newsletter CAG December 27, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 16: Looking Ahead to 2023!
Our December Newsletter is ready, and it’s in PRINT! Also, check out Gary's year-end note to all. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 16: Looking Ahead to 2023!
Our December Newsletter is ready, and it’s in PRINT! Also, check out Gary's year-end note to all. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG December 15, 2022
Some IRA Health Care Provisions Set to Start January 1st!
Some Inflation Reduction Act health care provisions have already started, and others are set to start January 1st, namely the $35/month insulin cap, which will save diabetic West Virginians on Medicare an average of $1,530 per month! More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Some IRA Health Care Provisions Set to Start January 1st!
Some Inflation Reduction Act health care provisions have already started, and others are set to start January 1st, namely the $35/month insulin cap, which will save diabetic West Virginians on Medicare an average of $1,530 per month! More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG November 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $250 Million to Finance Energy Efficiency Upgrades For American Families And Businesses
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced it is accepting applications from all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia for $250 million in formula funding through the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
PRESS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $250 Million to Finance Energy Efficiency Upgrades For American Families And Businesses
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced it is accepting applications from all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia for $250 million in formula funding through the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG November 11, 2022
Demand a DEP public hearing on the Ethylene Oxide Title V permit renewal at the Union Carbide plant in Institute! – by 4PM 11/14
Please take this quick action by Monday, November 14th at 4pm (Eastern) to send a letter to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to request a public hearing on the Union Carbide-Institute Ethylene Oxide permit renewal. More
Issues: Environment
Demand a DEP public hearing on the Ethylene Oxide Title V permit renewal at the Union Carbide plant in Institute! – by 4PM 11/14
Please take this quick action by Monday, November 14th at 4pm (Eastern) to send a letter to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to request a public hearing on the Union Carbide-Institute Ethylene Oxide permit renewal. More
Issues: Environment
Action Alert CAG October 31, 2022
Free Talk on the Historic New Climate Bill – Nov 5th, 11am
Free Talk on the Historic New Climate Bill - Saturday, November 5th from 11 am to noon in room 311A in the Kanawha Public Library. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families
Free Talk on the Historic New Climate Bill – Nov 5th, 11am
Free Talk on the Historic New Climate Bill - Saturday, November 5th from 11 am to noon in room 311A in the Kanawha Public Library. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG October 25, 2022
Swingstein and Robin Benefit for WVCAG – Oct. 27, 5:30PM
Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30-7:30PM for a Swingstein and Robin musical fundraiser for WVCAG at the Empty Glass! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Swingstein and Robin Benefit for WVCAG – Oct. 27, 5:30PM
Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30-7:30PM for a Swingstein and Robin musical fundraiser for WVCAG at the Empty Glass! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG October 24, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 15: #Roevember
Election Day is just two weeks away, inflation continues to hit hard, and we continue to see the deadly effects of Climate Change. Plus, our wins in the IRA are already in jeopardy. Here's the 15th edition of our Capital Eye newsletter to share what WVCAG and friends have been doing to try to help, and how you can help, too! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 15: #Roevember
Election Day is just two weeks away, inflation continues to hit hard, and we continue to see the deadly effects of Climate Change. Plus, our wins in the IRA are already in jeopardy. Here's the 15th edition of our Capital Eye newsletter to share what WVCAG and friends have been doing to try to help, and how you can help, too! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 23, 2022
2022 Awards Picnic: Photos, Video, and More
We had a great time on Thursday, Sept. 15th at Little Creek Park for our 2022 Awards Picnic. The temperature was delicious, as was the food, the games were fun, and the music was just lovely. See pictures from the picnic, our livestreamed video of the music and awards ceremony, a full list of our sponsors and read more about our outstanding awardees here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
2022 Awards Picnic: Photos, Video, and More
We had a great time on Thursday, Sept. 15th at Little Creek Park for our 2022 Awards Picnic. The temperature was delicious, as was the food, the games were fun, and the music was just lovely. See pictures from the picnic, our livestreamed video of the music and awards ceremony, a full list of our sponsors and read more about our outstanding awardees here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG October 11, 2022
Advancing Environmental Justice through the Inflation Reduction Act
Many of the provisions have a finite amount of funding. Join us for a panel discussion to make sure you're leveraging all of the benefits of the IRA. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families
Advancing Environmental Justice through the Inflation Reduction Act
Many of the provisions have a finite amount of funding. Join us for a panel discussion to make sure you're leveraging all of the benefits of the IRA. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG September 28, 2022
“2022 and the Climate Crisis — What Just Happened, and What’s Ahead?” – Oct. 3rd, 7PM
What will this new legislation mean for the State of West Virginia, the United States of America, and the planet? More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
“2022 and the Climate Crisis — What Just Happened, and What’s Ahead?” – Oct. 3rd, 7PM
What will this new legislation mean for the State of West Virginia, the United States of America, and the planet? More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG September 28, 2022
Historic Climate Legislation Passed – An IRA Summary
West Virginians will benefit from the IRA through money-saving incentives and support for communities making the change to clean energy. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Historic Climate Legislation Passed – An IRA Summary
West Virginians will benefit from the IRA through money-saving incentives and support for communities making the change to clean energy. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG September 28, 2022
Don’t Sacrifice West Virginia’s Rights to Fair and Equal Protections Under Federal Law
"We're calling on Congressional leadership to put a stop to this reckless and unfair legislation. Send a message to Congress now that fast-tracking the Mountain Valley Pipeline would deprive West Virginians of the right to fair and equal treatment under federal law. Tell them to keep the Energy Independence and Security Act out of the budget continuing resolution." More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment
Don’t Sacrifice West Virginia’s Rights to Fair and Equal Protections Under Federal Law
"We're calling on Congressional leadership to put a stop to this reckless and unfair legislation. Send a message to Congress now that fast-tracking the Mountain Valley Pipeline would deprive West Virginians of the right to fair and equal treatment under federal law. Tell them to keep the Energy Independence and Security Act out of the budget continuing resolution." More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment
Action Alert CAG September 26, 2022
Energy, Jobs, and Justice Candidate Forum at WVU – Sept. 29, 6:30PM
Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance and friends for a candidate forum on Thursday, September 29th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment
Energy, Jobs, and Justice Candidate Forum at WVU – Sept. 29, 6:30PM
Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance and friends for a candidate forum on Thursday, September 29th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment
Action Alert CAG September 16, 2022
GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY ACTION FORUM
At the event, will be discussed how zero-carbon resources can be deployed in ways that minimize cost, maximize emission and pollution reduction, and deliver jobs and opportunity in challenged communities. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY ACTION FORUM
At the event, will be discussed how zero-carbon resources can be deployed in ways that minimize cost, maximize emission and pollution reduction, and deliver jobs and opportunity in challenged communities. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG September 7, 2022
“2022 and the Climate Crisis — What Just Happened, and What’s Ahead?”
What will this new legislation mean for the State of West Virginia, the United States of America, and the planet? More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
“2022 and the Climate Crisis — What Just Happened, and What’s Ahead?”
What will this new legislation mean for the State of West Virginia, the United States of America, and the planet? More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG August 29, 2022
SAVE THE DATE – WVCAG Awards Picnic, Sept. 15th 5-7PM
Join us for our 2022 Awards Picnic Fundraiser, September 15th from 5-7PM at Little Creek Park in South Charleston. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
SAVE THE DATE – WVCAG Awards Picnic, Sept. 15th 5-7PM
Join us for our 2022 Awards Picnic Fundraiser, September 15th from 5-7PM at Little Creek Park in South Charleston. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Press Release CAG August 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: WV progressive leaders discuss IRA in Tele Town Hall
The discussion was moderated by Americans for Tax Fairness Executive Director Frank Clemente, and the panelists included West Virginia Delegates Mike Pushkin (D-37) and Kayla Young (D-35). More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
PRESS RELEASE: WV progressive leaders discuss IRA in Tele Town Hall
The discussion was moderated by Americans for Tax Fairness Executive Director Frank Clemente, and the panelists included West Virginia Delegates Mike Pushkin (D-37) and Kayla Young (D-35). More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare