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Proposed Legislation Will Weaken Environmental Protections
The Pennsylvania Senate has been busy considering a series of bills that would reduce accountability and transparency regarding the impact of longwall mining operations in Pennsylvania, weaken water protections, and limit the ability for concerned individuals and organizations to challenge permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”).Senate Bill 763SB 763 introduced by…
A Fact Sheet on the Cecil Township ABB Property Agreement
“For folks living in Cecil Township, the purchase of the ABB Property in Muse has been a great concern. “
CCJ Organizer Attends Frontline Oil and Gas Summit led by Indigenous Leaders
The Frontline Oil and Gas Summit took place May 16th through the 18th in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The conference was held in the epicenter of oil and gas development in the battleground state of Oklahoma, only miles from ConocoPhillips 66 massive refinery, and surrounded by fracking operations as far as the eye could see. The…
Our 13th Annual DRYerson Festival is Just One Month Away!
We can’t wait to see all of your friendly faces on June 22nd at Ryerson Station State Park! DRYerson is a very special event for us, as much of our work has focused on defending and protecting this beautiful and important piece of Greene County – and its only state park – so that it…
Greene County’s Economy Must Work for Everyone
It is clear that our economy and communities are changing in Greene County. At the Center for Coalfield Justice, we acknowledge that the only way these changes will include everyone is if we are all working together. As a result, CCJ has launched a canvass in Waynesburg and Carmichaels, where we are going door to…
Join Us for CCJ’s May Open House
Each month, the staff of the Center for Coalfield Justice looks forward to hosting our CCJ Community Open House because you – our members and supporters – are the heart of our organization. You are why CCJ exist, and you help to guide our plans and actions. CCJ’s Community Open House is held on the…
Request DEP Hold Public Meeting for Proposed Coal Refuse Disposal Area (Valley Fill)
This video shows one of these valleys fills side by side with footage before construction and after.
Protectors of Mingo stall Mine Permit for Six Years
It has been six years since Protectors of Mingo began fighting against RAM Mining, LLC (an arm of Ramaco) to prevent the Ram No. 1 Mine from coming into our community, and they are still going strong. A permit has not yet been issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, but Ramaco is still…
CCJ’s Response to Department of Health Determination on Washington County Cancer Cluster
The Center for Coalfield Justice will continue to follow and support the community around concerns of environmental impacts on increased cancer occurrences in children following the report released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health stating that there is no apparent cancer cluster in Canon-McMillan nor Washington County. We know from our allies across the coalfields…
Remember Today and All Days to Care for Our Environment
Earth Day is the most celebrated secular holiday in the world. We all live, work, play, love and depend on this planet. Today is a day to celebrate our planet and perhaps find a way to replenish it and clean it up. Let Earth Day activities inspire you to make permanent changes in your life….