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Groups Push Back On House Bill To Limit Use Of Air Monitoring Data
West Virginia’s industrial and mining trade groups support the bill, but most people spoke in opposition.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Approves Air Quality Permit For Factory Where Explosion Killed 1
The Division of Air Quality approved the permit for Optima Belle to replace the equipment damaged in the explosion and return to normal operations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSafety Agency Issues Final Report On Fatal 2020 Optima Belle Explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigated the Dec. 8, 2020, explosion at Optima Belle that killed one worker and caused $33 million in damage.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Chemical Valley Featured In Film Documentaries
West Virginia’s community of Institute is featured in two documentaries that examine environmental safety and accountability. Both films will be screened outdoors on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Institute's Shawnee Regional Park.
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W.Va. Tourism Records Official Subpoenaed in Chemical Spill Cases
The state tourism division's record keeper has been subpoenaed in the criminal cases over a massive chemical spill last year.In Charleston federal court…
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