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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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2025 Year in Review

Power in Community

Power in Community: Support CCJ’s 2025 Year-End Appeal

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Current Issues: Substance Use Treatment in Washington County

WDAC SCA Petition w Logo

Sign our Petition! Keep Washington County Drug & Alcohol the Single County Authority

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Public Notices from 12/01/2025

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November 2025 Coalfield Review

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Public Notices from 11/24/2025

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Public Notices from 11/17/2025

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Human Services: SNAP & Food Insecurity

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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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Vote NO on SB102!

By CCJ | May 22, 2025

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Press Release: CCJ Applauds Federal Ruling Restoring Hundreds of NIOSH Jobs Protecting Coal Miners

By Lisa DePaoli | May 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2025 Media Contact: Alex Downing, alex@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org, 412-229-7234 or Lisa DePaoli, lisa@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org, 412-229-7116 CCJ Applauds Federal Ruling Restoring Hundreds of NIOSH Jobs Protecting Coal Miners Washington, […]

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Housing Advocacy Survey

By CCJ | May 19, 2025

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PJM Explainer 2: PJM Fails

By Jason Capello | May 15, 2025

️ Why are your electricity bills climbing? Meet PJM Interconnection—the company managing PA’s grid and blocking affordable clean energy. Watch to learn how their fossil fuel-friendly decisions affect your wallet and […]

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CCJ to Host Event Appreciating Miners and How the History of Mining Shaped the County

By Tonya Yoders | May 7, 2025

Join Center for Coalfield Justice on Sunday, May 18th from 1-4 pm one day before the 97th anniversary of the tragic Mather Mine Disaster. At this family friendly event we […]

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HB 109 Title Only

Take action NOW to help overburdened communities!

By CCJ | May 7, 2025

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The Clean Air Act is Under Threat. Remember the Donora Smog?

By Lisa DePaoli | April 30, 2025

The Clean Air Act is the law that defines the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) responsibilities for protecting and improving the nation’s air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer. The Act […]

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Could an Indigenous Approach to Climate Change be the Solution for Rural Americans?

By Sarah Sweeney | April 30, 2025

This is the 10th 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 […]

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April 2025 Coalfield Review

By Alex Downing | April 30, 2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT This Month, the Trump Administration’s Two-Faced Coal Policies Put Communities and Miners at Further Risk On April 8, President Trump signed a series of Executive Orders […]

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Pilgrims of Hope: Reflections from the 2025 Jubilee Convening on Global Climate Reparations

By Jodi Borello | April 25, 2025

This blog was in process as we learned of the passing of Pope Francis. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and hope that the next Pope can carry forward […]

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Press Release: Silica Rule “Temporarily” Paused, Further Gutting Protections for Coal Miners

By Lisa DePaoli | April 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2025 Media Contact: Lisa DePaoli, lisa@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org, 412-229-7116  Silica Rule “Temporarily” Paused, Further Gutting Protections for Coal Miners Washington, PA – The Trump administration has “temporarily” […]

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