Climate Corner: Permitting harm
Apr 20, 2024 Giulia Mannarino editorial@newsandsentinel.com PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s, mostly to make consumer goods waterproof/stain resistant or nonstick. These chemicals are very common… Read More
Climate Corner: Growing good for the planet
Apr 13, 2024 Sister Molly Bauer editorial@newsandsentinel.com Many faith communities are collaborating with other organizations and individuals desiring to make a difference by caring for our sacred earth. This often arises from the understanding that we are called… Read More
Fracking Under Public Lands
Apr 13, 2024 George Banziger Letters to the Editor The Marietta Times I am outraged by the decision of the Ohio Legislature (both houses) and the governor for mandating fracking, i.e., high-pressure hydraulic fracturing, under Ohio public lands…. Read More
Climate Corner: How my life changed driving a used EV
Apr 6, 2024 Jonathan Brier climatecorner@brierjon.com In October 2023 I wrote “Electrify The MOV it just makes cents” and said I would buy an EV. Little did I know I would find a used EV with 20k miles… Read More
Selected Readings for April 2024
MOVCA Selected Media Postings March 2024 Compiled by Cindy Taylor Available online in The Marietta Times: March 2, 2024 Editorial “Orphan wells a great opportunity” https://www.mariettatimes.com/opinion/editorials/2024/03/orphan-wells-a-great-opportunity/ Available online in The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: March 4,… Read More
Last Updated: April 30, 2024 by main_y0ke11
Climate Corner: An Earth Day to celebrate
Apr 27, 2024 Callie Lyons editorial@newsandsentinel.com Earlier this month, we received unprecedented news regarding PFAS when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced enforceable drinking water limits on two forever chemicals — specifically PFOA (or C8) and PFOS. After… Read More