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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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The New Freeport Fracking Incident Timeline and Updates

By Tonya Yoders | April 21, 2023

It has been almost a year since an EQT shale gas well interacted, or “communicated”, with a shallow abandoned well in New Freeport, PA. This resulted in fracking fluid spilling […]

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Opioid Settlement Update: Funds Coming into the State

By Paul Fedore | April 14, 2023

Last year, Governor Shapiro and his team were hard at work claiming opioid settlement money for the state and the rest of the country in his role as Attorney General. […]

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The Municipal Primary is May 16th!

By Paul Fedore | April 14, 2023

Here is some important information to keep in mind.   The 2023 Municipal Primary is coming up next month: May 16th is the date to cast your vote. Polls will […]

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March 2023 Newsletter

By Alex Downing | April 12, 2023

March 2023 Coalfield Review Read our monthly e-newsletter, which will update you on our work, current action items, and upcoming events. Our Work in the Past Month Read more of […]

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Scattering Seeds of Community: CCJ’s 3rd Annual Seed Swap

By Allison Evans | April 4, 2023

We are pleased to announce that our 3rd Annual Seed Swap was a resounding success! We had over 100 community members attend our swap, handed out 60 grow your own […]

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The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency is Ending Soon. What Does that Mean for Medicaid and Healthcare?

By Paul Fedore | March 30, 2023

The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency is officially ending on May 11th, and the federal government is winding down its various emergency funding streams tied to COVID, including emergency funding that […]

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February 2023 Newsletter

By Alex Downing | March 7, 2023

February 2023 Coalfield Review Read our monthly e-newsletter, which will update you on our work, current action items, and upcoming events. Our Work in the Past Month Read more of […]

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From Abandoned Mine Land to Lavender Farm and Second-Chance Jobs in West Virginia

By Allison Evans | February 16, 2023

A Q&A blog by Jocelyn Sheppard, Founder & President at Appalachian Botanical Company, and CCJ’s Event Coordinator Allison Evans Allison: Jocelyn, it was so nice making your acquaintance at the […]

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Senator Muth Introduced Several Bills in the Pennsylvania Senate to Protect the People from the Oil and Gas Industry and Its Waste

By Nina Victoria | February 9, 2023

Since her election in 2018, Senator Katie Muth has stood up to protect all Pennsylvanians’ constitutional right to clean water, air, and land by holding corporate polluters accountable. She has […]

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Exciting Leadership Changes at CCJ

By CCJ | February 9, 2023

Veronica has led the Center for Coalfield Justice for the past five years and it has brought her so much joy and purpose. She truly believes that bringing in new […]

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December 2022 Newsletter

By Alex Downing | January 19, 2023

December 2022 Coalfield Review Read our monthly e-newsletter, which will update you on our work, current action items, and upcoming events. Our Work in the Past Month Read more of […]

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