by F.D. Flam The world’s massive human population is leveling off. Most projections show we’ll hit peak humanity in the 21st century, as people choose to have […]
Tag: environment
Young people sue over climate change. Good for them
Young people are finally learning how to play the game — and how to win. In Montana, 16 people between the ages of 5 and 22 just […]
Solid Waste Authority hears about youth program opportunities
KINGWOOD — Preston County Solid Waste Authority board members met in regular session Wednesday evening. The agenda included a visit by Jo Ann Snoderly, Youth Environmental Program […]
Mountain Valley Pipeline: Delay, delay, delay
Last February, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a detailed opinion that the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline through West Virginia and Virginia is “not […]
NETL to receive $150M from Inflation Reduction Act
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $150 million in funding will be provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) […]
Federal agency gives green light to Mountain Valley Pipeline completion
The protracted legal and permitting fight over the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline may be nearing its end. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued […]
Beyond razor wire: A connected planet
by Robert Koehler EDITOR’S NOTE: This space will be filled with various syndicated columnists this week and next week. After the New Year, Froma Harrop will be […]
Nov. 27 letters to the editor
Nonpartisan forums important for voters The League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County is a nonpartisan organization, never endorsing any political party or candidate. The League’s primary […]
‘Forever chemicals’ in W.Va.’s water
As you may have heard, the U.S. Geological Survey recently released a report on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in West Virginia’s water. The […]
Guest essay: West Virginians need Manchin to get on board with BBB climate legislation … before it’s too late
by Kathy Ferguson West Virginia’s natural beauty inspired its citizens to adopt the famed song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the state’s unofficial anthem. But, now […]