The small community of Dante is bringing big dreams into action. Appalachian Voices volunteer Sara Lamb shares highlights of the Dante Community Association's work and reflects on what this progress means for Southwest Virginia. [ Read More ]
Dante: A beacon of hope for Southwest Virginia
Friday, October 25th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
In memoriam: April Pierson-Keating
Thursday, October 17th, 2019 | Posted by Lara Mack | No Comments
Appalachia mourns the passing of a fierce defender of the environment whose commitment to lifting up the voices of her West Virginia community will continue to grow the pipeline resistance movement well into the future. [ Read More ]
Appalachian Voices receives grant for solar in Southwest Virginia
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Appalachian Voices has received a federal grant to help further the mission of the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia to develop the region as a hub for the solar industry, creating jobs and community wealth.
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Tennessee “Energy Democracy Tour” gathers community input
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
The Tennessee Valley Energy Democracy Tour will hold its final stop in Claxton, Tenn., on Oct. 21. At more than 10 tour stops, community members discussed the impacts of TVA's energy system and shared their visions for the future. [ Read More ]
October is Solar Month in Southwest Virginia!
Friday, September 13th, 2019 | Posted by Tyler Hughes | No Comments
In October, residents in Southwest Virginia will have the chance to tour some of the region’s solar energy installations. Solar organizations are teaming up to showcase solar energy systems across the region as part of the 24th Annual National Solar Tour. [ Read More ]
Say “no” to Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension
Thursday, September 12th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
The same company that has wracked up hundreds of water quality violations building the Mountain Valley Pipeline wants to extend the pipeline another 70 miles. A public comment period is open now. [ Read More ]
A decision point for abandoned coal mines
Friday, September 6th, 2019 | Posted by Erin Savage | No Comments
An accurate inventory of abandoned coal mine lands is imperative for understanding the scope of the problem, where funding needs to be directed, and how much funding is necessary. [ Read More ]
Bond forfeitures begin on bankrupt Blackjewel and Revelation mine permits
Thursday, September 5th, 2019 | Posted by Willie Dodson | No Comments
An unreclaimed coal mine has sent mud and debris onto a neighboring property. The mine is one of five Virginia permits owned by bankrupt Revelation Energy and Blackjewel that are now facing bond forfeiture, which means the state or the mines' insurance companies could take over the cleanup. [ Read More ]
Blackjewel’s black lung problem
Friday, August 30th, 2019 | Posted by Willie Dodson | No Comments
Bankrupt coal company Blackjewel owes nearly $10 million in taxes to the fund that provides benefits to miners with black lung disease whose employer has gone bankrupt. [ Read More ]
Citizen scientists uncover water quality violations in Kentucky national forest
Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 | Posted by Matt Hepler | No Comments
Citizen scientists discovered that acid mine drainage is causing a creek in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest to flow a bright orange, and they spurred state regulators to issue citations to the mine operators. But mining company Revelation Energy is in bankruptcy, which leaves big questions about who will clean up the mess — and when. [ Read More ]
Old Dominion Power rate proposal would harm Southwest Virginia communities
Monday, August 19th, 2019 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
Old Dominion Power is seeking a massive rate increase, which would increase average residential electricity bills by nearly $29 per month and make it more difficult for Southwest Virginia businesses and residents to access solar power. Now is your chance to speak up! [ Read More ]
Southwest Virginia’s natural resources present new opportunities and challenges
Thursday, August 15th, 2019 | Posted by Tyler Hughes | No Comments
Join us for a discussion on how we can leverage ecotourism into a burgeoning new economy for the region! [ Read More ]
