Gore-y details
Columbus Alive! - May 2, 2008

"You'll never meet a politician who will say they're not for clean air, clean water and energy independence," said Jack Shaner, public affairs director for the Ohio Environmental Council, an advocacy group encouraging those things. Read more. (external link)

Conservation grants awarded
Cleveland Plain Dealer - May 1, 2008

The ArcelorMittal USA Foundation has awarded about $1 million in grants to 16 conservation programs in six Great Lakes states, including projects in Ohio to restore natural habitat and to train school teachers about wetlands. The Ohio Environmental Council will spend about $34,000 to train school teachers and create a DVD for schools. The $1 million donation is expected to be matched by as much as $3 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read more. (external link)

The ArcelorMittal Great Lakes Restoration Program Announces Funding of 16 Projects; Grants Total $1 million
Corporate Social Responsibility News - April 29, 2008

Ohio Environmental Council - This project will advance vernal pool conservation by promoting a vernal pool curriculum, training volunteers in monitoring and developing vernal pool video. Read more. (external link)

Joyce Foundation Appoints Charles Boesel as Its New Director of Communications, Molly Flanagan as Its New Environment Program Officer
AScribe, Public Interest Newswire - April 28, 2008

Molly Flanagan ... has also served as director of Lake Erie programs at the Ohio Environmental Council, where she developed and executed a public policy campaign regarding the withdrawal, use, and diversion of water from the Ohio portion of Lake Erie. Read more. (external link)

So far, energy bill gets OK
Warren Tribune Chronicle - April 27, 2008

The Ohio Environmental Council issued a statement titled ‘‘Green light for green energy,’’ which started, ‘‘We won.’’Read more. (external link)

Cuyahoga has 4th-highest carbon dioxide emissions among U.S. counties - County is fourth in national study
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 26, 2008

"Is this any surprise? We have it all - sprawl, heavy manufacturing and some of the oldest, filthiest, most carbon-centric coal-burning power plants in the nation," said Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Two Ohio counties rank among worst in nation for greenhouse gas emissions
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 25, 2008

"Is this any surprise? We have it all -- sprawl, heavy manufacturing and some of the oldest, filthiest, most carbon-centric coal-burning power plants in the nation," said Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council. "This is also a call for us to make smarter energy choices." Read more. (external link)

Farmers market at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 23, 2008

"It's a wonderful reprise of the victory gardens of World War II," said Jack Shaner, spokesman for the nonprofit Ohio Environmental Council. "You could call these the environmental victory gardens of the 21st century." Read more. (external link)

At what price gas and oil drilling in Northeast Ohio?
Cleveland, WKYC TV - April 22, 2008

In early December downstate in Columbus, state lawmakers considered allowing drilling in state parks. That state park drilling provision was part of House Bill 357, an alternative energy bill. The Ohio Environmental Council vehemently opposed the provision. Read more. (external link)

'Other Ohio' falls short on transit panel; 55-member task force has only 2 from Toledo area
Toledo Blade - April 20, 2008

Ohio Environmental Council Ohio listed on 21st Century Transportation Priorities Task Force. Read more. (external link)

It's not easy going green
Willoughby News Herald - April 17, 2008

Cleaner air to breathe and cleaner water to drink "are good things, but they haven't happened by accident," said Jack Shaner, public affairs director for the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Federal wetlands rules may sap Ohio's plans
Columbus Dispatch - April 17, 2008

"If you break something, you should replace it the way it was. Nothing less," said David Celebrezze of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Ohio House finalizes energy plan
Newark Advocate - April 10, 2008

“This bill gets it right for the environment and for consumers,” said Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council. “Energy and dollar saving efficiency and clean, inexhaustible renewable energy are Ohio’s best bet for growing new jobs, shrinking greenhouse gases, and saving consumers money, to boot.” Read more. (external link)

Prairie burn renews tall grass habitat
Mount Vernon News - April 9, 2008

Jeff St. Clair of the Ohio Environmental Council said this was the first occasion he’d had to see the burn at Denny’s prairie, which has been featured numerous times on tours sponsored by the OEC. “This place is just gorgeous once it grows up in midsummer,” St. Clair said. Read more and see the video. (external link)

Great Lakes Water Compact weighs on region's future
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 6, 2008

"And given our heavy reliance on Lake Erie water for industry, drinking water and recreation, Ohio may have more at stake than any other state over how the entire Great Lakes basin's water supply is managed," said Trent Dougherty of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Scotts appoints environmental chief
Columbus Business First - April 4, 2008

Shank previously served as director of the Ohio EPA, executive director of the state chapter of the Nature Conservancy and a vice president for defense contractor SAIC Inc. (NYSE:SAI). A doctoral graduate of environmental toxicology at Ohio State University, Shank also serves on the boards of the Ohio Environmental Council and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Read more. (external link)

Scotts Miracle-Gro Appoints Richard Shank Chief Environmental Officer
Biloxi, Mississippi Sun Herald - April 3, 2008

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, the global leader in the consumer lawn and garden industry, today announces the appointment of Richard Shank as Chief Environmental Officer... Shank also is a member of the Board of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Fisher mops up after remark about selling Lake Erie water
Dayton, WDTN Channel 2 - April 2, 2008

Kristy Meyer of the Ohio Environmental Council says Fisher disturbed environmentalists who say they're still uncertain where he and Strickland stand on the compact. Read more. (external link)

Treetop zipline is new attraction in Hocking Hills
Akron Beacon Journal - March 30, 2008

The Ohio Environmental Council is organizing two spring Real Ohio Tours.The statewide eco-group is offering a bird-watching trip from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 17 at Crane Creek State Park near Port Clinton and a visit to the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in Columbus from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 31. Read more. (external link)

Kristy Meyer, director of the Ohio Environmental Council's clean water programs, said the Midwest's population is declining while populations in the areas that might want Great Lakes water are increasing. Read more. (external link)

Higher efficiency
Akron Beacon Journal - March 25, 2008

A recent study by the Ohio Environmental Council noted that efficiency technologies can be implemented for 2.25 cents per kilowatt hour. That compares favorably with new wind power (4.9 cents per kilowatt hour) and biomass (7.9 cents).Read more.(external link)

“This is a vast, but not unlimited, natural resource,” Jack Shaner, director of public affairs for the Ohio Environmental Council of Columbus, said of the Great Lakes. “We need to protect it. It’s senseless to delay.” Read more. (external link)

Red flags flapping over bad water, air - agencies looking at possible fixes
Columbus Dispatch - March 15, 2008

"We find out we're breathing pollutants and we're drinking pollutants," said David Celebrezze, director of air and water special projects for the advocacy group Ohio Environmental Council. "What's going to happen next week?" Read more. (external link)

EPA gives Ohio bad air day
Akron Beacon Journal - March 12, 2008

The change is ''moderately good news for Ohioans,'' said Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council. ''It appears that the Bush White House split the difference between sound science and political science.'' Read more.(external link)

Plan cuts no-build zone along tributaries
Columbus Dispatch - March 8, 2008

Trent Dougherty, staff attorney for the Ohio Environmental Council, said he is especially concerned about the smallest tributaries, because they can quickly become conduits for pollution. Read more.(external link)

Scrubber units may cut DP&L coal costs
Dayton Daily News - February 27, 2008

Ohio Environmental Council spokesman Jack Shaner said that as long as the scrubbers do their job in meeting clean-air requirements, the OEC isn't concerned with which coal DP&L buys. Read more.(external link)

Energy alternative gets mixed reaction
Canton Repository - February 24, 2008

A lot of interest groups praised Husted's effort. Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council was giddy. Read more. (external link)

Coal-fired plant keeps most supporters,
Akron Beacon Journal - February 24, 2008

The Ohio Environmental Council, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Ohio Citizen Action and the Sierra Club have stepped up their efforts to get communities, especially Cleveland, to bail out of the project in hopes of stopping it." Read more. (external link)

DPL: Clean-air systems will allow fuel flexibility
Dayton Daily News - February 22, 2008

A spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Council said that as long as the scrubbers do their job in meeting clean-air requirements, his organization isn't concerned with which coal DP&L buys. "It's what's coming out of the stack that's important, not what's going into the boiler," council spokesman Jack Shaner said. Read more. (external link)

Steel mill no longer considering Ohio
Columbus Dispatch - February 22, 2008

Jack Shaner, public affairs director for the Ohio Environmental Council, called it "a big green benchmark day in Ohio." Read more. (external link)

Ohio House bill strengthens renewable energy provisions
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 21, 2008

Even as late as this week, Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council held a teleconference to complain that Strickland's measure was inadequate. The council wants energy efficiency programs to cut 1 percent of the real power sales by 2025 - not projected growth. Read more. (external link)

Cleveland's investment in "cheap coal" would be a step backwards
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Letter to the Editor - February 21, 2008

"Can we afford to keep throwing billions of dollars into antiquated systems that confound and impoverish this state's genius to innovate, compete and prosper? Tell the Cleveland City Council that you don't think so. Fifty years of 'cheap coal' is 50 years too many.
- Peter Griesinger, Gates Mills, member of the Board of Directors, Ohio Environmental Council" Read more. (external link)

Ohio House bill strengthens renewable energy provisions, Speaker proposes his own energy plan, as governor pushes for his proposal to be passed
Statehouse News Bureau - February 20, 2008

Radio interview with Jack Shaner and others.Listen to radio broadcast. (external link)

Dirty dancing - Cleveland talks about going green but considers a 50-year marriage to coal
Cleveland Free Times - February 20, 2008

"You see," says Nolan Moser, an attorney for the Ohio Environmental Council, "AMP-Ohio needs Cleveland, but Cleveland may not need this power. Cleveland needs CPP, and CPP needs cheap energy, but it's doubtful this plan is going to provide it. The old idea that cheaper energy is going to be dirtier is going out the window." Read more. (external link)

Energy coalition backs tougher efficiency rulest
Cincinnati Enquirer - February 20, 2008

"Energy efficiency is the cheapest, easiest and fastest way to satisfy our growing energy demand," Jak Shaner said, pointing to data showing efficiency costs about 3 cents a kilowatt hour versus about 10 cents per kilowatt hour utilities pay for electricity. Read more. (external link)

Mercury falling - A federal appeals court recognizes a dangerous pollutant
Akron Beacon Journal - February 20, 2008

''The Ohio Environmental Council captured well the severe toxicity of mercury, noting in a press release last week that just 'one-seventieth of a teaspoon of mercury is needed to contaminate a 25-acre lake to the point where fish are unsafe to eat.' '' Read more. (external link)

BPU sticking with Ohio power plant
Hillsdale Daily News - February 20, 2008

''...several other larger environmental groups are vigorously opposed to AMP–Ohio’s power plant, not just Ohio Citizen Action. Last year, the Ohio Environmental Council and the national Natural Resources Defense Council filed concerns with the plan.'' Read more. (external link)

''As the price of this (AMP-Ohio coal-burning power) plant continues to go up, Ohio's municipal decision-makers need to ask themselves an important question: 'What are we getting for our money?' " said Trent Dougherty, Ohio Environmental Council staff attorney. Read more. (external link)

''...Grendell's proposal does not measure up in the eyes of a number of environmental organizations. Among them are Audubon Ohio, the National Wildlife Federation, Environment Ohio, Ohio League of Conservation Voters and the Ohio Environmental Council.'' Read more. (external link)

''County and local governments are in a great position to be laboratories for new, bold thinking,'' said Jack Shaner, director of the Ohio Environmental Council. ''We bet they will find any number of green options that can also grow jobs and protect the taxpayers' pocketbook to boot.'' Read more. (external link)

Governor shows guts with green initiatives, Toledo Blade - February 10, 2008

"The Green Shovel Speech." That's how Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council labeled Gov. Ted Strickland's second State of the State Address on Wednesday.
Read more. (external link)

State economic stimulus plan requires borrowing, Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 7, 2008

"Gov. Strickland just stuck a big, green shovel in the ground for clean, sustainable industries, and we are thrilled," said Jack Shaner, spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Zoo's stance on climate woes sparks a backlash, Akron Beacon Journal - January 29, 2008

Ann Baker, Toledo Zoo's executive director told members of the zoo's board during their monthly meeting yesterday she's proud to have participated in a Nov. 29 news conference the zoo hosted about the polar bear's possible listing as a federally endangered species because of global warming.

She and Randi Meyerson, the zoo's curator of mammals, spoke in favor of the designation, along with representatives of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

State park officials could be shut out, Columbus Dispatch - January 21, 2008

The wells will be noisy and smelly and might cause spills in natural areas the state is supposed to protect, said Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Proposed plants face opposition in Meigs
Athens Messenger - January 20, 2008

The Ohio Environmental Council wants AMP-Ohio to use technology at the Meigs facility that is similar to that being employed by AEP... Read more. (external link)

Commercial fishermen challenging state rules
Toledo Blade - January 14, 2008

Jack Shaner, Ohio Environmental Council spokesman, said he bets the Ohio General Assembly "is feeling sucker-punched right now for ever compromising with this industry." Read more. (external link)

Corps of Engineers rejects court's shore ruling
Toledo Blade - January 12, 2008

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann appealed the (lower court) ruling Tuesday, as did the National Wildlife Federation, the Ohio Environmental Council, and the League of Ohio Sportsmen. Read more. (external link)

Group urges Ohio to wait on idea for park oil drilling
Akron Beacon Journal - January 10, 2008

''There is real concern after the Bainbridge explosion that parkgoers might be put at risk,'' said Nolan Moser, a law fellow for the Columbus-based statewide eco-group. Read more. (external link)

State, groups appeal ruling on Erie shore, Columbus Dispatch - January 9, 2008

"This ruling strips away what had been the rights of ordinary citizens to stroll the shoreline," said Keith Dimoff, the Ohio Environmental Council director. Read more. (external link)

Lake Erie boundary decision appealed, Toledo Blade - January 9, 2008

Said Keith Dimoff, Ohio Environmental Council executive director: "Our appeal comes down to one thing - beating back an attempt to strip Ohio citizens of their centuries-old right to access the shores of Lake Erie." Read more. (external link)

Ohio to Appeal Lakefront Property Ruling, Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas - January 9, 2008

Attorney General Marc Dann, along with the National Wildlife Federation, Ohio Environmental Council and the League of Ohio Sportsmen, filed a notice with the 11th District Court of Appeals. Read more. (external link)

The state and several environmental groups will appeal a judge's ruling that would restrict public use of the shoreline along Lake Erie in favor of landowners' property rights. Read more. (external link)

Plants that convert coal into liquid fuel can produce nearly twice as much carbon dioxide as a traditional oil refinery, said Nolan Moser, an attorney for the council. Read more. (external link

Keep drilling out of parks, Toledo Blade - December 17, 2007

Jack Shaner, policy director for the Ohio Environmental Council, wasn't just being facetious when he asked, "Does this mean oil and gas drilling rigs next to the campground check-in? Over next to the concession stand?" Read more. (external link)

State backs judge's ruling, Willoughby News-Herald - December 14, 2007

Ohio Environmental Council Public Affairs Director Jack Shaner said, "This ruling is an unprecedented departure from 100 years of case law," Read more. (external link)

New boom in drilling: Key factors for the Valley: Price surge; House bill that opened publicly owned land, Marietta Times - December 13, 2007

“There are hundreds of wells in Ohio, and we are not opposed to developing those resources,” said Jack Shaner, a lobbyist with the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Lakefront owners get partial victory in property-rights ruling, Cleveland Plain Dealer - December 12, 2007

Jack Shaner, spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Council, predicted that the property owners group would next ask the Ohio legislature to give them "development rights to fill and build structures and place more fences along the shore without state oversight." Read more. (external link)

Nolan Moser, an Ohio Environmental Council attorney, said in a conference call Tuesday that individuals can make a big impact on reduction of energy use by replacing windows and doors with more energy efficient models. Incandescent light bulbs replaced with fluorescent bulbs also drastically reduce electricity use. Read more. (external link)

The Ohio Environmental Council, which opposed the 2004 law allowing more urban drilling, wants the state to use more inspectors to monitor wells. Read more. (external link)

Ohio energy plan may include state-park drilling, WTOL, Channel 11, Toledo - December 6, 2007

The Ohio Environmental Council opposes expanded drilling, suggesting that Ohioans could find drilling rigs next to campground check-ins or concession stands. Read more. (external link)

Ohio may drill for oil in state parks, Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - December 6, 2007

Jack Shaner, policy director for the Ohio Environmental Council, said his group vehemently opposes expanded drilling. Read more. (external link)

Ohio lawmakers push drilling for oil in parks, Cleveland Plain Dealer - December 6, 2007.

"Does this mean oil and gas drilling rigs next to the campground check-in? Over next to the concession stand?" asked the OEC's Jack Shaner. "Somebody needs to think this through a little better." Read more. (external link)

Ohio energy plan may include state-park drilling, Columbus Dispatch - December 6, 2007.

Jack Shaner, policy director for the Ohio Environmental Council, said his group vehemently opposes expanded drilling. “Does this mean oil and gas drilling rigs next to the campground check-in? Over next to the concession stand?” he asked. “Somebody needs to think this through a little better.” Read more. (external link)

ODOT gets shipping suggestions, Cincinnati Inquirer - December 6, 2007.

"We need both" rail and trucks, said Jack Shaner, spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Council, "but rail is the clear winner for energy efficiency and lowering ... pollution. There is a day of reckoning coming soon in our whole transportation policy. We can't sustain more and more highways." Read more. (external link)

Ohio drillers strike big with high oil, gas prices, Columbus Dispatch - December 5, 2007.

"When you have a dearth of inspectors, that makes me nervous," said Jack Shaner, lobbyist with the Ohio Environmental Council, which opposed the 2004 law. Read more. (external link)

Environmentalist's criticize AMP, OEPA, Pomery, Ohio, Daily Sentinel - December 5, 2007.

“They promised to make this a clean facility but Powerspan is not in the permit,” Trent Dougherty, staff attorney for the OEC said. Read more. (external link)

Groups organizing opposition to plant, Athens Messenger - December 4, 2007.

The power plant's emissions could jeopardize the health of area residents and wreak damage on the area environment, among other problems, asserted Trent Dougherty of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Two groups oppose utility, Akron Beacon Journal - December 4, 2007.

The Ohio Environmental Council and the Natural Resources Defense Council on Monday came out strongly against the proposed $2.5 billion American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) plant in Meigs County. Read more. (external link)

Plans for new coal burning power plant fires up environmentalists
Statehouse News Bureau - December 3, 2007

American Municipal Power Company provides energy to customers in more than 100 cities and towns throughout Ohio. It wants to build a new coal fired power plant to meet its energy needs. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, environmentalists are upset wtih that proposa. OEC's Trent Dougherty is interviewed. Listen to the broadcast.. (external link)

Duke warns: Bills to rise
Cincinnati Inquirer - November 16, 2007.

OEC's David R. Celebrezze defends cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions. Read more. (external link)

State decides it will protect stream after all
Columbus Dispatch - November 18, 2007.

Trent Dougherty, staff attorney of the Ohio Environmental Council, called the EPA decision "a big win for the health of the streams and the entire community, and a good precedent for the state.” Read more. (external link)

Belden Brick to cut toxic emissions
Canton Repository - October 25, 2007.

Jack Shaner, OEC's Public Affairs Director says, "Clearly, more emitters need to jump on the bandwagon before the minus goal can really add up.” Read more.(external link)

OEC's Annual Reception and Awards Ceremony
Ohio NewsBureau - October 29, 2007.

Read more.(external link)

Coal Fired Power Plant Could be in Ohio’s Future
WCPN Radio, Cleveland - October 25, 2007

OEC's Law Fellow, Nolan Moser speaks out on AMP-Ohio's proposed coal-burning power plant in Meigs County. Listen here.(external link) Read OEC's related fact sheet. (PDF)

"Were getting to the point that it's quite clear that there will be carbon restrictions on power plants," said Trent A. Dougherty, staff attorney with the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more.(external link)

Options for All
Ohio Magazine - October, 2007

“I think people are beginning to realize that planned giving is not difficult and it’s not just the domain of millionaires,” says Jodi Segal. Read more. (external link)

EPA's 'cap-and-trade' emissions plan hailed as pollution reducer Arizona Daily Star - October 1, 2007

"Historically, Ohio has been a part of the nitrogen dioxide belt, thanks to the coal-fired power plants," said Jack Shaner, public affairs director of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Creek or pit for slurry?
Columbus Dispatch - September 19, 2007

Ohio Valley Coal and a sister company, American Energy Corp., have spilled slurry in the past, said Trent Dougherty, attorney for the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Ohio EPA wants top polluters to fix "dirty state"
Columbus Dispatch - September 19, 2007

"It's refreshing to see the new administration link healthy air and a vibrant economy," said Jack Shaner, spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Megafarms multiplying
Columbus Dispatch - September 9, 2007

"The Ohio Environmental Council worries that as new rules for large farms are added, more will be built just under regulated size." Read more. (external link)

On July 23, 2007, the OEC and the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
hosted a press event at

The coverage gives dramatic testimony to the OEC's campaign to rid Lake Erie of crippling invasive species which do more than $150 million of damage each year.

Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 23, 2007. Read more. (PDF)
WKYC TV, Cleveland, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
WJW TV, Cleveland, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
WTOL TV, Toledo, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
WCPO TV, Cincinnati, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
WDTN TV, Dayton, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
KXMB TV, Bismark, ND, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
WQAD TV, Moline, IL, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
mlive.com, Michigan, July 23, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
Detroit Free Press, Detroit, MI, July 24, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
Sandusky Register, Sandusky, July 24, 2007. Read More. (PDF)
Akron Beacon Journal, July 24, 2007. Read more. (PDF)
Dayton Daily News, July 29, 2007. Read more. (PDF)
Detroit Free Press, July 29, 2007. Read more. (PDF)
Toledo Blade , July 30, 2007. Read more. (PDF)
Akron Beacon Journal, July 30, 2007. Read more. (PDF)
Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 31, 2007. Read more. (PDF)

Governor says deeds need to be honored
Toledo Blade - July 13, 2007

Jack Shaner, Ohio Environmental Council spokesman, said said it's unclear if it will be easier or harder to traverse from one shoreline site to another without being accused of trespassing. Read more.

Oregon, East Toledo coke permit plan would keep right of appeal Toledo Blade - June 25, 2007

The Ohio Environmental Council has characterized the maneuver championed by Gov. Ted Strickland as an attempt to change the rules in midstream. Read more. (external link)

"We're excited that the EPA wants to tighten the limits, but we're concerned that the agency does not support even-lower limits," said Staci Putney McClennan of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)

Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council said, "It's a real shame that officeholders would second-guess this adjudicatory panel." Read more. (external link)

OEC's Jack Shaner urged the audience at Akron town hall meeting to promote energy conservation. Read more. (external link)

"We do need the state . . . and Congress to ratchet up their game," said David Celebrezze." Read more. (external link)

Businesses tackle issue of environmentalism
Lima News - May 2, 2007

"There is consensus in the scientist community that climate change is happening and human acitvities are the driving force," said David Celebrezze ." Read more.(external link)

Budget targets EPA advertising
Canton Repository - April 26, 2007

"When it comes to public information we like belts and suspenders," said Jack Shaner. Read more.(external link)

Plan for fly-ash silos upsets residents
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 18, 2007

Jack Shaner says that fly ash can be a health concern if not properly contained. Read more.(external link)

Coal-generated fly ash could pose a significant health risk,
Northeast Ohio News Herald - April 9, 2007

Jack Shaner said the problem occurs when fly ash comes into contact with water and leaches into groundwater supplies. Read more.(external link)

Global warming could pummel Lake Erie economy
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 8, 2007

"Global warming will affect Ohio without a doubt," said David R. Celebrezze of the Environmental Council. "And it will adversely affect our billion-dollar-plus Lake Erie economy." Read more.(external link)

Dire results predicted if planet keeps warming
Columbus Dispatch - April 7, 2007

"We can't sit around and play chess waiting to see who is going to make the first move," said Daivd R.Celebrezze of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more.(external link)

Is it hot in here? Global warming to affect Ohio, too
Canton Repository - April 7, 2007

Global warming will increase floods, droughts, wildfires and heat waves, and endanger animal species. For Ohio, that means lower crop yields, fewer fish, including the popular walleye, and more heat waves, according to David R. Celebrezze of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more.(external link)

Global warming could cost Ohio
Akron Beacon Journal - April 7, 2007

The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ``projects a highway to extinction for many species, but there are many exit ramps we can take to avert the most damaging effects of global warming,'' said David R. Celebrezze of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more.(external link)

OEC spearheads vernal pools initiative
Akron Beacon Journal - April 4, 2007

David Celebrezze of the Ohio Environmental Council said vernal pools are usually small, dynamic wetlands that provide a mini-ecosystem, which reduces flooding and provides a special home to amphibians.Read more. (external link)

The decision by the Public Utilities Commission will make it easier for users of alternative electric energy systems to connect to local utilities' systems and get credit on their electric bills. The OEC has filed comments in support of the Consumers' Council's push for a green set of rules. Read more. (external link)

The Environmental Protection Agency Monday awarded $150,000 to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for a clean diesel initiative.The money will be used to fund a project to cut emissions from public diesel vehicles in central Ohio conducted jointly with the Ohio Environmental Council, the city of Columbus, Ohio, and the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Read more. (external link)

Kristy Meyer, Ohio Environmental Council Lake Erie program director, said that lake problems will only worsen with more delays. "The time to act is now..." Read more. (external link)

Jack Shaner said that the people of Ohio are "burdened with some of the worst exposure in the nation to dangerous toxic pollution..." Read more. (external link

New state law will prohibit mercury-containing products such as thermometers, thermostats, blinking balls
Dayton Daily News - February 2, 2007

"Anytime thermostats, thermometers, batteries or toys containing mercury are discarded there's the chance the material will be inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin," said Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council. Read more. (external link)