Above: an “orange cloud,” toxic gasses sometimes created when blasting overburden in coal strip mines, drifts on the breeze, endangering communities downwind. WORC members living near coal mines applaud a decision by the Office of Surface Mining to again allow … Continued
USDA’s newest P&SA update is a solid step towards reigning in discriminatory, retaliatory, and deceptive behavior by transnational meatpackers. Now, packers are lobbying Congress to get the rules defanged. On March 5th, 2024, the USDA announced the finalization of its … Continued
While we’re a little behind in getting this out, we couldn’t be more proud of the work we accomplished in 2023! The Western Organization of Resource Councils made remarkable strides in 2023. We helped our members get a lot of … Continued
ABOVE: Don’t know where your beef comes from? You’re not alone. USDA’s new guidelines for voluntary labeling of beef restore some transparency to our food system, but it will take an act of Congress to ensure consumers know where their … Continued
We’re excited to introduce WORC’s new executive director, Deb Love. By: Paula Antoine, WORC Board Chair It is with great enthusiasm that the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) announces the appointment of Deborah Love as our new Executive Director. … Continued
New animated short film shows how rural electric cooperatives with over 42 million members can lead the transition to clean energy. This week, WORC as part of the Rural Power Coalition (RPC) celebrated the launch of a new animated short … Continued
After a decade of grassroots organizing, EPA finally orders a stop to routine venting and flaring of methane from new sources. Routine venting and flaring of gas has been polluting our atmosphere since oil wells were first commercialized back in … Continued
Learning how to be comfortable, being uncomfortable. Western Native Voice works year-round to inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish. We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to highlight grassroots organizing and individuals creating change … Continued
In the heart of North Dakota’s Bakken oil play, residents of the Fort Berthold Reservation have been dealing with high rates of respiratory diseases. Now they may have the data to protect themselves. This article originally appeared in WORC’s newsletter, … Continued
New Forest Service proposal intends to allow companies to build dangerous carbon pipelines and injection sites on public lands for permanent storage of carbon dioxide. On December 22nd, 2023, WORC along with Dakota Resource Council (DRC), Northern Plains Resource Council … Continued