Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
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The Ohio Environmental Council consists of individuals and groups who work together to protect and restore Ohio's natural resources and beauty.Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific principles, and statewide partnerships, they secure a healthier environment for Ohio's families and communities.
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
5d ago
Protect Our Water, Protect Our Future
Every year on March 22nd, we celebrate World Water Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action to tackle the global water crisis. This year’s theme, “Water for Peace”, reminds us that all Ohioans deserve access to safe, clean, and affordable water.
When we protect our water together, we protect our future, too. Learn more about a few of Ohio’s water challenges below, and find out how you can take action with the OEC to safeguard our water resources for generations to come.
Ohio’s Water Challenges
Here in Ohio, we’re fortunate to have an ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
5d ago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
CONTACT:
Emily Bacha
ebacha@theoec.org, 614-4875837
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) applauds the Ohio Power Siting Board’s (OPSB) approval of Oak Run Solar — the largest solar power generation facility approved in Ohio to date. With proposed 800 megawatts of solar generation and a 300 megawatt battery energy storage system, this project takes a huge step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ohio.
The OEC joined this case as an intervening party and provided expert testimony from Dr. Jeffrey Reutter ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
3w ago
COLUMBUS, OH — Last week, despite over 1,000 supporting comments and only a sparse few against, the Ohio EPA announced it will not designate the Big and Little Darby Creeks as Outstanding National Resource Waters (ONRW).
The Darby Creek Association, Center for Biological Diversity and the Ohio Environmental Council are deeply disappointed in the Ohio EPA’s decision to deny the Big and Little Darby Creeks the strongest category of protection available under the Clean Water Act. Ohio EPA’s decision fails to recognize the Darby Watershed’s nationally significant biodiversity.
To qualify for ONRW ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
3w ago
NASA has confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on human record. The latest IPCC climate report shows climate change is more urgent than ever before, signaling the need to reduce not only carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but methane as well.
Methane remains in our atmosphere for roughly 10 years, whereas CO2 remains for centuries. However, over 20 years, methane traps nearly 80 times more heat than CO2. Reinforcing its status as a super pollutant, methane is also the primary contributor to ground-level ozone, or smog, a hazardous form of air pollution that causes 1 million premature deaths ye ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
1M ago
For Immediate Release:
Feb 20, 2024
Contact:
Marisa Twigg, mtwigg@theoec.org or 614-487-5837
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) and Earthjustice, on behalf of the OEC and Save Ohio Parks as well as Buckeye Environmental Network and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, filed a Motion for Suspension of Agency Orders to halt pending action scheduled for the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission’s (OGLMC) meeting on February 26, 2024.
The meeting scheduled for February 26, 2024 accelerates the bidding process for oil and gas development of Salt Fork State Park and other state ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
1M ago
For Immediate Release:
Feb 15, 2024
Contact:
Marisa Twigg, mtwigg@theoec.org or 614-487-5837
YOUNGSTOWN, OH — Despite sustained opposition from residents and a 12-month moratorium on waste pyrolysis operations passed by Youngstown City Council, yesterday the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) issued a permit-to-install for SOBE Thermal Energy Systems, LLC. The state’s decision is worrisome given the U.S. EPA’s considerable environmental justice and civil rights concerns outlined in an email to the Ohio EPA in September 2023.
The significant unknowns regarding the advanced gasifica ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
1M ago
Neither the Ohio Attorney General’s nor the Ohio Inspector General’s offices have responded to our joint request with environmental and consumer organizations.
For Immediate Release:
February 12, 2024
Contact:
Marisa Twigg
mtwigg@theoec.org or 614-487-5837
COLUMBUS — Today’s indictments of former chair Samuel Randazzo, Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling underscore our previous call for a comprehensive investigation into the extent to which Randazzo improperly influenced Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) actions during his tenure. Neither the Ohio Attorney General’s nor the Ohio Ins ..read more
OEC and Earthjustice file merits brief in lawsuit against the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
1M ago
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) and Earthjustice, on behalf of the OEC and Save Ohio Parks, filed their merit brief today in Save Ohio Parks et al v. Oil & Gas Land Management Commission. The parties argued that the Commission violated Ohio law when it failed to hold a hearing and didn’t consider required statutory factors when placing state land up for bid for oil and gas leases.
The parties’ brief can be read in its entirety here.
The following quote can be attributed, in whole or in part, to Chris Tavenor, General Counsel for the Ohio Environmental Counc ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
1M ago
U.S. EPA Drone Photo of the East Palestine Train Derailment
At the Ohio Environmental Council, we believe that every Ohioan deserves to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and play without worry in their communities. Accidents like the Norfolk Southern train derailment and toxic chemical spill jeopardize Ohioans’ ability to live safe and healthy lives and perpetuate historical environmental injustices in our state.
Following the train derailment, the OEC pledged to monitor the impact of the train derailment and toxic chemical release on the community, and advocate for long-term regulat ..read more
Ohio Environmental Council | Unleashing the power of green
2M ago
This training is part of the OEC’s Ohio Redistricting Resource Hub. New to redistricting? Learn more here.
A majority of Ohioans want their elected leaders to act on climate, but extreme lawmakers passed gerrymandered maps that make it easier for them to ignore your community’s needs. This November, it’s time to put the mapmaking power back in citizens’ hands.
That’s why the OEC is recruiting the #OhioEnviro community to help our team gather signatures before July 3, 2024. Together, we can end gerrymandering in Ohio through the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative.
Here’s how you can hel ..read more