As coal collapses, the industry is leaving behind thousands of acres of mined lands in various states of environmental destruction. A new report seeks to understand the scope of the problem and outline potential solutions. [ Read More ]
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AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.A new wave of abandoned coal mines?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Communities call out Duke Energy’s harmful impacts
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
People from states served by Duke Energy recently testified before the newly formed, independent People's Commission that the utility's record on coal ash, electric rates and other issues is harming communities. [ Read More ]
Promoting equity in the transition to clean energy
Friday, June 26th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
A new report examines the economic, social and health disparities associated with energy development, and highlights promising points of intervention to reduce inequities in the transition to clean energy.
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Restoring Appalachia through outdoor recreation
Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
The Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition held a webinar in May in which regional organizations including Appalachian Voices spoke on innovative mine reclamation work being done to turn coal-impacted lands into outdoor recreation hot spots. [ Read More ]
A movement towards High Country energy democracy
Thursday, March 19th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
More than 150 people gathered in February to discuss what their local energy utilities should be doing to address the climate crisis and create renewable energy jobs in the NC High Country. Transparency from our utilities and participation in decision-making is even more important as we face the current pandemic. [ Read More ]
Saving Appalachian streams for crayfish and communities
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Two imperiled crayfish will have more protected habitat in Appalachian streams if a plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is approved. The agency is taking public comment now. [ Read More ]
Dante: A beacon of hope for Southwest Virginia
Friday, October 25th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
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 ]
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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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 ]
Mountain Valley Pipeline soils all in its path
Saturday, July 6th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Trained citizen monitors in Va. and W.Va. have documented hundreds of violations and possible violations from construction along the Mountain Valley Pipeline. They continue calling for an immediate stop-work order from regulators. [ Read More ]
What is Congress going to do about black lung’s resurgence?
Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
In June, advocates for black lung healthcare testified before Congress and urged them to act on the deadly disease's resurgence. Donate today to help send coal miners with black lung to D.C. in July to fight for the healthcare they deserve! [ Read More ]
Trump administration backs down on closing job centers
Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
The Trump administration opted not to close down nine job centers that serve rural areas, including four in Appalachia, after widespread public backlash. [ Read More ]
