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Washington County is being targeted for Radioactive Fracking Waste Brine

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Gas and Oil Chief Eric Vendel has agreed to meet with concerned Warren Community Water and Sewer Association (WCWSA) members due to public pressure, after nearly 150 people attended an April 26th public meeting at Warren High School in Washington County organized by WCWSA members and the board […]

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Legislative Hearing Dominated by Opposition to Ohio CO2 Storage Bill

Speakers raised concerns about property rights, safety risks, and CO2 pipeline impacts May 12th, 2025 – Last week, residents from across the state spoke to the Ohio House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee in opposition to House Bill 170. If passed, this bill would clarify the regulatory environment for CO2 storage but also encroach on

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Take action: submit a comment against the arch2 hydrogen hub

The Department of Energy is preparing an environmental impact statement to assess the potential impacts of continuing to fund the Appalachian hydrogen hub. This document is central to the project’s NEPA review, which will be conducted through May 2026.  Public comments are due by March 3rd, 2025.  Unfortunately, this decision will only look at the

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