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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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The Connections Between Crypto Mining, Fracking, and Data Centers in Pennsylvania

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Public Notices From 03/30/2026

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Public Notices From 03/23/2026

Join Us for an Open House in our New Space!

Washington County’s Opioid Settlement Funds: A Critical Turning Point

PJM Part 4 Blog Graphic

PJM Part 4: Who’s Really Paying the Price?

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Public Notices From 03/16/2026

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Public Notices From 03/09/2026

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GUEST BLOG |  Project Hummingbird Data Center: What Would a Fair Deal For Greene County Residents Look Like?

July 2025 Coalfield Review

By Alex Downing | July 31, 2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A Letter from Our Director on the “Big Beautiful Bill” Hello friend,I need just three minutes of your time and I hope you’ll hear me […]

Is Assessing Cumulative Impacts Unconstitutional?

By Nina Victoria | July 21, 2025

The impact of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et. al. v. Eagle County et. al. In much of our advocacy, we at the Center for Coalfield Justice talk about cumulative impacts […]

Demystifying Data Centers

By Jason Capello | July 17, 2025

Data Centers and the Like The recent surge in data center and AI facility development across Pennsylvania is driven by the state’s “strategic” location, access to affordable energy, and a […]

June 2025 Coalfield Review

By Alex Downing | June 30, 2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Commemorating 20 Years Without Duke Lake at DRYerson 2025 This year’s 19th annual DRYerson Festival was extra special: it commemorated the 20th anniversary of the […]

DRYerson 2025: Remembering the Past, & Looking Forward to the Future

By Sarah Sweeney | June 25, 2025

This year’s 19th annual DRYerson festival was a little extra special. This year, we commemorated the 20th anniversary of the draining of the beloved Duke Lake at Ryerson Station State […]

Cecil Residents Win Against Range in Zoning Challenge

By Ethan Story | June 24, 2025

For years, residents of Cecil Township have been asking their elected officials for more extensive protections concerning oil and gas development in their community. After several revisions and years of […]

Is your Home Sitting Above an Old Coal Mine? Learn How to Submit a Coal Status Report

By Nick Hood | June 23, 2025

What is happening? Just this past December (2025) the horrific story of Elizabeth Pollard was reported; She was the grandmother who tragically died falling into an abandoned mine sinkhole while […]

Tire Pyrolysis: A False Solution for the Mon Valley

By Nina Victoria | June 11, 2025

This is the 11th blog in our Examining Climate series, where CCJ staff members and others will be sharing their favorite (or least favorite) climate solution, looking at the benefits […]

Keep Dirty Tire Waste Plants out of our Communities: Vote NO on HB 1035!

By CCJ | June 11, 2025

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2025 Kids Fishing Day Recap

By Sarah Sweeney | June 5, 2025

On Sunday, May 25th, Center for Coalfield Justice and Buffalo Creek Watershed Association were thrilled to have our most memorable Kids Fishing Day yet! We blew away our previous attendance […]

Remembering Duke Lake

By Sarah Sweeney | June 3, 2025

Growing up in Greene County in the 90’s, there was one place that was central to so much of my life: Ryerson Station State Park. When I think of Duke […]

May 2025 Coalfield Review

By Alex Downing | May 31, 2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT We Had a Record Turnout for Our 5th Annual Kids Fishing Day! On Saturday, May 25th, we held our 5th annual Free Kids Fishing Day at […]

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