By Griff Crews Communications intern, Spring 2011 The following email was sent to the 48,000+ supporters of iLoveMountains.org. To sign up to receive free email alerts, click here. At this very moment, over 150 people – concerned citizens from across…
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Week in Washington Participant from Georgia: Jeremy Cherson
By Griff Crews Communications intern, Spring 2011 Over the next three days, I am going to be on Capitol Hill working with the Georgia Congressional delegation to end mountain top removal. I just met with Senator Chambliss’ environmental staffer. She…
Vote for Your Favorite Appalachian Photo
By Griff Crews Communications intern, Spring 2011 Interested in seeing some Appalachian Mountain inspired art? Get out to the Turchin Visual Art Center this week to check out photographs of the amazing culture and scenery of the Appalachian Mountains captured…
EPA Releases Draft Rule on Mercury Emissions
By Griff Crews Communications intern, Spring 2011 The EPA finally proposed the first national standard regulating coal and oil fired power plants on March 16th. The EPA’s long overdue proposal directly regulates mercury and toxic air pollutants such as sulfur…
This Week in Coal
By Griff Crews Communications intern, Spring 2011 The events in “coal news” this week have been thought provoking and encouraging, ranging from the anniversary of one of the greatest coal related tragedies to the recognition of a Kentucky hero by…
Amendments to Federal Budget Would Strip EPA’s Ability to Enforce Rules on Mountaintop Removal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2011 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – CONTACT JW Randolph, Legislative Associate…202-669-3670, jw@appvoices.org Sandra Diaz, Communications Director…. 828-262-1500, sandra@appvoices.org – –…
Judge Grants Environmental Groups the Right To Intervene in Kentucky Clean Water Act Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 11, 2011 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – CONTACTS Donna Lisenby…. 704-277-6055…. donna@appvoices.org Sandra…
Virginia General Assembly vote will weaken state’s enforcement of Clean Water Act
Released in conjunction with the Wise Energy for Virginia coalition. Visit their website for full press release.
Members of Congress Attempt to Dilute Clean Water Act
Proposed Bills Would Remove Checks and Balances over Army Corps Permits February 1, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – CONTACTS JW Randolph, Legislative…
Breaking News: Kentucky refuses to post the full record against ICG and Frasure Creek
On Dec 17, 2010, Judge Shepherd ordered the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet to post the proposed consent judgments with ICG and Frasure Creek to its website and provide for a 30 day public comment period. When the Appalachia Water…
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