OSU is ignoring climate-change science

August 14, 2020 The BargainHunter.com Randi Pokladnik                  Last week I took part in a virtual meeting to gather testimony concerning the construction of a new gas-powered plant in Columbus. The $290 million project would be… Read More

Fracking plant proposed for OSU requires critical review

Aug 13, 2020 in The Columbus Dispatch by Aaron Dunbar On Aug. 4, I provided testimony to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio in opposition to a proposed fracked gas plant being considered at Ohio State University. I do not… Read More

Real lessons on energy

Aug 8, 2020 in The Parkersburg News and Sentinel by Eric Engle On July 23, Congressman David McKinley (District 1-WV) penned an op-ed titled “Learning Lesson on Energy Security” in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. The Congressman claims… Read More

Many questions regarding fracking facility still need to be answered

August 5, 2020 in The Marietta Times by George Banziger On Aug. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. there will be a virtual public meeting regarding the application from Deep Rock Disposal Solutions LLC of Marietta to build a facility… Read More

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action holds shoe strike

By Hannah Stutler Published: Jul. 25, 2020 at 6:58 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 25, 2020 at 7:34 PM EDT PARKERSBURG, W.Va (WTAP) – If you drove past Parkersburg City Park on Saturday, you may have noticed the nearly four… Read More

Do You Want Oil and Gas Waste in Your Water?

Robin Blakeman Jul 23, 2020 Hoots and Hollers If the answer to the title question is “no!” then please register to attend the Peoples Hearing on August 27th Why is this necessary? A virtual hearing hosted by USACE… Read More

A Shoe Strike for Climate Justice

July 21, 2020   Press Release (written and submitted by Adeline Bailey) Appearing in Clutch MOV (on-line magazine):   The Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action group is hosting a Shoe Strike this Saturday, July 25th at Parkersburg City Park. A… Read More

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action announces online series of seminars

The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Community News Jul 16, 2020 PARKERSBURG — While Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action has suspended its Third Thursday programs because of the pandemic, the group has several upcoming opportunities that don’t require in-person meetings…. Read More

Teaching kids to care about the world we all live in

Appearing in The Marietta Times Editorials Jul 15, 2020 It is never too early to start thinking about ways to do better for our environment. In Williamstown, officials found a way to rope in local elementary students in… Read More

Frack Waste Barges: Another Threat to Ohio River Valley Residents’ Drinking Water Supply

Randi Pokladnik Jul 14, 2020 Hoots and Hollers The 981-mile Ohio River is notoriously one of the most polluted rivers in the nation according to the U.S. EPA. The river supplies drinking water to more than five million… Read More