Category: Natural Resources
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2011 Natural Resources Convention Report
CONVENTION. 2011.INFORMATION (Coal Tattoo, 4.26.11) Well, WVDEP Secretary Randy Huffman called it the worst ruling I’ve ever seen out of the EQB as far as a lack of respect for the rule of law, so it probably is no surprise that the agency has appealed the state Environmental Quality Board’s decision in the case over […]
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EPA – Q & A
Q. Why is the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) essential to our well being? Ans. The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Using the best scientists, the law, and public input the EPA is charged with reviewing scientific data, monitoring industrial processes, and developing appropriate controls Q. How has […]
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Fears voiced at Marcellus Shale hearing
Today at a public hearing with state legislatures focused on Marcellus Shale Drilling in West Virginia Marilyn McGeorge, from the League of Women Voters, said, “The League supports a strong regulatory plan. Today, there are only 17 field inspectors to cover new drilling sites, in addition to 157,000 sites already operating. And there will be […]