Category: Natural Resources
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WV DEP Proposes to Further Weaken Water Quality Standards
The WVDEP is proposing another round of changes to the state’s water quality standards that will allow more toxins in our drinking water sources, while also creating loopholes for polluters to further weaken criteria intended to protect human health. Our friends at the West Virginia Rivers Coalition have more details here. You have an opportunity to […]
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League of Women Voters-WV Comments on the Repeal of the Clean Power Plan
The following statement was read at the EPA hearing in Charleston on Nov. 28 in support of the Clean Power Plan and against its repeal: Repealing the Clean Power Plan puts the interests of corporate polluters ahead of the health and safety of the American public. The EPA’s own analysis shows that the benefits of […]
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Decision on FirstEnergy’s Bad Deal for WV Coming Soon – Speak Out Now!
The WV Public Service Commission is considering whether FirstEnergy can transfer a power plant from one subsidiary company to another subsidiary company. The PSC heard from more than 100 people during public hearings and received more than 2,000 written protests. Now is a critical time and we need your help. If you are a Mon […]