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Our Work

All of our work is informed and directed by people who live in Washington and Greene Counties. We work with people around the issues that are impacting them, which typically fall into four pillars: Coal, Oil/Gas & Petrochemical, Economic Justice, and Democracy. Through our work in these categories, our focus is to invest in the leadership of those who are most impacted and to help create communities of people that possess the skills and analysis to advocate for their basic rights to a healthy environment and thriving economy.

Directly below, you can access more information on the different facets of our work, and our blogs appear beneath, beginning with the most recent.

Updates on our Work

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October 2019 Coalfield Review

By Lisa DePaoli | October 29, 2019

READ OUR MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER, WHICH WILL UPDATE YOU ON OUR WORK, CURRENT ACTION ITEMS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS. IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE, PLEASE LET […]

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no to HB 1102

HB 1102 could cost us more than tax dollars

By Ethan Story | October 22, 2019

HB 1102, or the Keystone Energy Enhancement Act, creates a seven-member Keystone Energy Authority (“Authority”). The Authority’s mission is to locate, design, and subsidize natural gas and related manufacturing industries […]

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Community Advocate Ethan Story

A Closer Look at Representative Tim O’Neal’s Response Letter on HB 1106 and HB 1107

By Ethan Story | October 17, 2019

In response to the House Committee’s vote, many of you took the time to send a letter to your House Representatives that express your concerns about these bills. One of […]

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Party in the park CCJ

Party in the Park Celebrated 25 Years of Advocacy

By Kristen Locy | October 15, 2019

From all of the CCJ staff (and Gizmo), a sincere thank you for coming out to celebrate with us, and we hope to see you soon!

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ARC Power initiative

Appalachia Receives $44.4 Million Dollar Grant to Diversify from Coal

By Kristen Locy | October 10, 2019

On Tuesday, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a $44.4 million investment package to “expand and diversify the economy in Appalachia’s coal-impacted communities.” The project consists of 54 awards given […]

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Fracking gas burnoff

Community Health in Southwestern Pennsylvania

By Lisa DePaoli | October 9, 2019

This blog was written by a concerned and engaged CCJ member and retired nurse who attended Monday night’s community meeting at the Canon-McMillan High school. With her permission, we are sharing […]

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DOH Public Meeting

How many more of my friends have to die before the state takes action?

By Heaven Sensky | October 8, 2019

As many of you have been following, the Department of Health of the great State of Pennsylvania held a public meeting at Canon-McMillan High School last night, October 7th, to […]

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CCJ press statement on cap and trade

Our response to Governor Wolf’s Cap and Trade Announcement

By Veronica Coptis | October 4, 2019
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Kristen & Lovell Solar Festival

Greene County Celebrates Solar Energy Opportunities

By Kristen Locy | October 3, 2019

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 […]

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September 2019 Coalfield Review

By Lisa DePaoli | September 26, 2019

READ OUR MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER, WHICH WILL UPDATE YOU ON OUR WORK, CURRENT ACTION ITEMS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS. IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE, PLEASE LET […]

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Bridge on a foggy morning

Why Solar Energy Has a Bright Future in Pennsylvania

By Kristen Locy | September 26, 2019

As mornings begin to get colder and the leaves are starting to change, we all know what is on its way, the infamous long and dreary southwestern Pennsylvania winter. I […]

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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

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 […]

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