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New study confirms EPA’s proposed carbon regulations to hurt W.Va.
WASHINGTON – A new analysis by a global economic consulting firm is projecting “significant negative economic impacts” to West Virginia under a proposed plan by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil-fuel power plants. -
Morrisey, other officials say EPA definition of water makes no sense
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, 10 other state attorneys general and six governors are challenging how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency plan to change the definition of “Waters of the United States.” -
Appeal of EPA chicken farm ruling dead
RICHMOND, Va. – An appeal of a federal court’s ruling in a case over water pollution fines at a West Virginia chicken farm is dead. -
EPA dismisses appeal of W.Va. chicken farm ruling
WASHINGTON – The federal Environmental Protection Agency has dismissed its appeal of a ruling in a lawsuit filed against it over water pollution fines at a West Virginia chicken farm. -
We must confront the totalitarian mindset of the EPA
The 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States reminds us that our country has – always has had, always will have – external enemies who despise our culture of freedom and seek to destroy it through violent means. -
Former tank truck driver alleges benzene exposure
MOUNDSVILLE – A Summers County man is suing over claims his illnesses were caused by years of exposure to dangerous chemicals on the job. -
EPA praises groups for redeveloping brownfields
HUNTINGTON – The regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday praised six West Virginia communities and agencies for their redevelopment of brownfields throughout the state. -
C8 medical monitoring program now available
PARKERSBURG – As of this week, tens of thousands of Mid-Ohio Valley-area residents who were exposed to C8 in drinking water are able to apply for a free C8 blood test and free medical screening to uncover diseases linked to C8 exposure. -
W.Va, Ky. AGs want court to speed up EPA suit
ASHLAND, Ky. – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and AGs from 11 other states filed a motion Wednesday to expedite the process on a lawsuit they filed against the Environmental Protection Agency last month. -
DOJ, EPA settle with DuPont
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency have announced a settlement with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company to resolve allegations of pollution law violations at its Kanawha County facility. -
Why I sued the president
CHARLESTON – President Obama has dared those who criticize his repeated failure to faithfully execute the laws to “sue me,” believing that no one can show the injury needed to do so. -
Morrisey outlines objections to EPA's emissions regulation plan
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter Monday to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that outlined further legal objections to the agency's plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. -
W.Va. will be hit hard by EPA plans, former EPA lawyer says
CHARLESTON – While West Virginia won't have to adjust its energy use as much as most states under proposed rules, a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency general counsel says the state's economy will be hit dramatically by the plans. -
Fighting to preserve our role as an energy leader
CHARLESTON – Growing up in the heart of coal country, I learned very early on how important our coal industry is to our state, our nation and thousands of families throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region. -
Blankenship enjoying 'less demanding' life, still has strong opinions
HUNTINGTON – A lightning rod for controversy, Don Blankenship never has been one to mince words. -
Morrisey speaks at energy rally in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday pledged to keep fighting for coal miners in West Virginia and elsewhere during the Rally to Support American Energy in Pittsburgh. -
U.S. SC ruling sides with most EPA greenhouse controls
WASHINGTON – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling will stop the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring permits for greenhouse gas emissions from new or modified industrial facilities. -
Morrisey outlines objections to EPA rule proposals
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency detailing legal objections to the EPA's proposed rule for existing power plants. -
EPA rules draw wide criticism in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- New EPA rules intended to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are not going over well in West Virginia. -
Are we the 'tributaries' EPA wants to regulate?
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”