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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.

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Public Notices From 02/17/2026

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Press Release: PA Budget Continues to Prioritize Corporations over Communities

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Public Notices From 02/02/2026

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A Government That Harms Its Own People Is Already Shut Down

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Public notices from 01/27/2026

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Greene County Draft Comprehensive Plan Needs Revised

By Veronica Coptis | August 12, 2019

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 […]

What to Ask Your Local Officials When a Well Pad is Too Close For Comfort

By Heaven Sensky | August 2, 2019

The Augustine well pad in Cecil Township has raised a lot of questions for local residents, who recently built their homes where a well pad is permitted to operate, at […]

On retirement, and keeping in mind the words of Margaret Mead

By Lisa DePaoli | August 2, 2019

The Heinze family It’s a little frustrating that my retirement activities aren’t what I dreamed they would be. In my dreams, I was going to visit exotic places, improve my […]

Join PA House Representatives Town Halls

By Veronica Coptis | August 2, 2019

People represented by PA House Representative Puskaric (District 39) and Representative Jason Ortitay (District 46) should be aware of two upcoming public town halls recently scheduled for next week. If […]

CRDA no. 7 Public Hearing Recap

By Nick Hood | August 1, 2019

A Public Hearing for the pending Coal Refuse Disposal Area (CRDA) No. 7 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water permit was held last Wednesday, July 17 at the Morris […]

Statement on Columbia Gas Explosion in Washington, PA

By Sarah Martik | July 31, 2019

The Center for Coalfield Justice staff, like many in the Washington area, were shocked and scared by the Columbia Gas Pipeline explosion, which destroyed one house and impacted several others, […]

July 2019 Coalfield Review

By Lisa DePaoli | July 27, 2019

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Join Us for our Monthly Meeting on July 30th!

By Lisa DePaoli | July 25, 2019

Please join us for our monthly meeting for members and supporters (that’s you!) on July 30th. You are the center of our work; without you, we wouldn’t exist. We want […]

CCJ is at the Jacktown Fair all this week!

By Heaven Sensky | July 18, 2019

In an effort to reach as many people as possible to discuss Economic Justice for Greene County, The Center for Coalfield Justice will be present at both fairs in the […]

Can We Really Afford the Affordable Clean Energy Rule?

By Lisa DePaoli | July 17, 2019

It seems as if the current administration has found its replacement for the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan in the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. Before I get into the details […]

Bailey Mine Expansion Recap and CRDA No.7 Reminder

By Nick Hood | July 10, 2019

Coal slurry and waste currently filling a Greene County valley The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held an informal public conference last Tuesday July 2 concerning the Consol Bailey Mine […]

Why is equity important to discussions of climate change?

By Lisa DePaoli | July 9, 2019

This contribution to our What’s on your mind? blog was written by our Outreach Coordinator Lisa DePaoli, who has studied humans and ecology for quite a long time and earned […]

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