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Archive: Greene County

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Economic Solutions, not Empty Soundbites

By Veronica Coptis / August 20, 2020
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As the general election gets closer so do the campaign ads, endorsements, and conversations on who to vote for and why. In Greene and Washington counties, it means seeing and hearing big bold rhetoric about the importance of voting to save coal and gas jobs. These jobs are critical to our region. However, protecting our […]

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The “Close to Home” Beauty of SW PA

By Kristen Locy / August 4, 2020
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There is a word for this in Japanese, shinrin-yoku (森林浴), which translates to ‘forest bathing’. I’ll think of this when I am out in the woods sometimes, when being immersed in the forest does literally feel cleansing. So there you go! In case you needed another excuse to get out of the house. Veronica Coptis […]

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Kristen & Lovell Solar Festival

Greene County Celebrates Solar Energy Opportunities

By Kristen Locy / October 3, 2019
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There were opportunities to connect and chat with solar installers and local non-profits. There were also various vendors selling local art, jewelry, eco-goods, and wine. According to Henry McKay from Solar United Neighbors, “We had a blast at the festival talking with Greene County residents about their vision for a solar-powered future and signing them […]

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Myles Cramer Solar Festival Scholarship winner

Greene County resident Myles Cramer is the recipient of CCJ’s Solar Festival Scholarship

By Heaven Sensky / September 25, 2019
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In planning our first Solar Festival, The Center for Coalfield Justice has gone through a scholarship process with the intention of investing in young people’s interest in renewable energy here in Greene County. Applicants were asked to submit a 250 word essay on an issue of their choice around the topic of renewable energy.  Myles […]

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EQT Landowner Town Halls Offer Some Insights

By Sarah Martik / August 26, 2019
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On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, EQT’s new CEO Toby Rice held a landowner town hall at the EQT Rec Center in Greene County. EQT holds 2/3 of the leases in Greene County – a total of approximately 220,000 acres. This was followed with a meeting at Bentworth High School’s gymnasium in Washington County on Tuesday, […]

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Greene County Draft Comprehensive Plan Needs Revised

By Veronica Coptis / August 12, 2019
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At the Greene County Commissioner Meeting on July 19, 2019, the commissioners voted to approve the draft of the county’s new Comprehensive Plan and open the public comment period. This draft Comprehensive Plan will serve the county for the next ten years as a policy guide for future land use and growth management, while also […]

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