With the signing of the budget, the Virginia General Assembly wrapped up a session filled with challenges and disappointments. [ Read More ]
Even as 2022 Virginia General Assembly wraps up, threats of environmental rollbacks continue
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 | Posted by Peter Anderson | No Comments
Congress considers bills to address coal mining impacts at June hearing
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 | Posted by Erin Savage | 1 Comment
During a recent U.S. House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing, Erin Savage of Appalachian Voices and two other Appalachian residents testified about acid mine drainage, abandoned mine sites and the impacts of ongoing mountaintop removal coal mining. [ Read More ]
Hands Across the Appalachian Trail event celebrates the AT and rallies MVP opponents
Thursday, June 16th, 2022 | Posted by Jessica Sims | 1 Comment
On Saturday, May 28, more than 65 community members, advocates and allies fighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline celebrated the treasured Appalachian Trail — and the return of the annual “Hands Across the Appalachian Trail” event. [ Read More ]
We won’t give up on justice for the Kingston coal ash workers
Friday, June 10th, 2022 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
Hundreds of workers who helped clean up after the massive Kingston Fossil Plant coal ash spill have gotten sick and dozens have died. A hearing before the Tennessee Supreme Court was the latest stop in the ongoing battle for justice. [ Read More ]
Planning ahead for a bright future in Virginia
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 | Posted by Emily Piontek | 1 Comment
Solar is essential to meeting urgent emissions reduction goals, but concerns about smart land use and the community and environmental impacts of large-scale solar don't have easy answers. [ Read More ]
TVA’s decision to stick with fossil fuels at Cumberland plant isn’t final
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 | Posted by Angie Mummaw | 3 Comments
TVA's decision to convert coal-fired plants to fracked gas will lead to enormous environmental consequences — while providing fewer jobs than renewable energy. [ Read More ]
The North Carolina People’s Energy Plan
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 | Posted by Maddy Koch | 3 Comments
The North Carolina People's Energy Plan seeks a cleaner, more affordable, more just energy system for the state. [ Read More ]
Duke Energy’s Carbon Plan falls far short
Friday, May 27th, 2022 | Posted by Josh McClenney | 1 Comment
Duke Energy would miss important deadlines for reducing carbon emissions and continue relying on polluting fuels if it's inadequate Carbon Plan moves forward. [ Read More ]
Current mine clean-up laws aren’t meeting the challenge of the situation
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 | Posted by Dan Radmacher | No Comments
The system to ensure that surface mines get cleaned up and restored is under intense strain as the coal industry declines, leading to dangerous conditions at many mines and putting taxpayers at risk of having to foot the bill eventually. [ Read More ]
The road to stopping MVP: Spring 2022 update
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 | Posted by Jessica Sims | 1 Comment
The fight against MVP continues with a coalition committed to ending this dangerous and unnecessary project. [ Read More ]
Boone residents and students celebrate a win in the fight for solar energy!
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 | Posted by Jen Lawhorne | No Comments
The community of Boone, North Carolina, celebrated a small victory when the local utility, New River Light and Power, announced in March it would rescind its proposed annual $99 fee for solar customers! [ Read More ]
Groups urge Biden and Congress to ensure climate action helps coal-impacted communities
Monday, April 25th, 2022 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
Congress is working on a clean-energy package. Groups across Appalachia want to make sure these investments benefit communities long hurt by coal and power plant pollution improve their economic fortunes. [ Read More ]
