Our blogs are written by the staff of the Center for Coalfield Justice, with an occasional guest post. The most recent post appears on top, and others show up below in order of publishing date. You can receive the blogs in your inbox by signing up for our mailing list. Once per month we publish a newsletter, which contains most of the blog posts.
Bailey Mine Expansion Public Conference
There is a pending revision for Bailey Mine that will add 2,510 acres of existing underground permit area and underground subsidence control plan area from development mining to longwall mining. We encourage you to attend the July 2, 2019 informal public conference held by the PA Department of Environmental Protection from 1-3 P.M. at Ryerson…
CCJ and allies plan trip to D.C. to lobby for black lung benefits for coal miners
The Center for Coalfield Justice along with the Alliance for Appalachia is planning a trip to Washington D.C. to talk with lawmakers about black lung benefits for coal miners. We demand that these important benefits be secured. Here is a more in-depth look at the issues surrounding the Black Lung Trust Fund. The trip will…
Thanks for a Great DRYerson Festival!
On Saturday, June 22nd, the staff of the Center for Coalfield Justice held its 13th Annual DRYerson Festival at Ryerson Station State Park. About 100 community members attended the festival and enjoyed the park, the beautiful afternoon, conversation and community, food, door prizes, snow cones and cotton candy, and great music from Bree Otto! We…
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 763 SB 763…
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.