CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a lawsuit along with his counterparts in 16 states challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s choice to […]
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Guest essay: With W.Va. v. EPA, a livable future is in jeopardy
by Maura Ross Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its yearly report warning of the dangers humanity faces if we fail to act quickly […]
Give gov’t agencies the power to protect us
In 1999, Rob Bilott, an environmental lawyer who had built his career defending large corporations took on the case of a Parkersburg farmer, Wilbur Tennant, whose cattle […]
Morrisey, Indiana AG Rokita discuss historic 19-state lawsuit against EPA during meeting with National Press Club
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita appeared before the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to talk about […]
Morrisey announces added support for 19-state case against EPA carbon rule; Capito leads congressional amicus brief for case
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined with business leaders Monday morning to announce expanded support for the 19-state coalition challenge of the authority of […]
Lawsuits oppose W.Va.’s interests
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is once again dragging West Virginia into foolhardy and counterproductive national lawsuits. One is a lawsuit to block the Occupational Safety and Health […]
Morrisey celebrates U.S. Supreme Court taking up challenge to EPA power
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey met with members of the West Virginia press on Tuesday to celebrate a Friday decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to […]
Guest essay: Thank Manchin for reinstated methane regulations
by Mike Manypenny In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted measures to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The reforms had strong support […]
‘Remaking Appalachia’ author discusses roles of eco-socialism, ecofeminism in rebuilding the region
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University Libraries hosted a virtual conversation with the author of “Remaking Appalachia” Thursday afternoon as part of its Art in the Libraries initiative. […]
