The U.S. Department of the Interior ordered the National Academy of Sciences to halt its review of the links between mountaintop removal coal mining and human health impacts. [ Read More ]
White House halts review of mountaintop removal health impacts
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 | Posted by Erin Savage | No Comments
Preparing for Monday’s Solar Eclipse
Friday, August 18th, 2017 | Posted by Kevin Ridder | No Comments
On August 21, a total solar eclipse will occur over the United States for the first time in 38 years, and will be visible in parts of the southern Appalachian mountains. Here are some tips on how to see this fascinating celestial event. [ Read More ]
Monogamous and territorial – my common traits with woodpeckers
Thursday, August 10th, 2017 | Posted by Guest Contributor | 2 Comments
Living in Virginia, it’s easy to take the Blue Ridge Mountains for granted. But if you pay attention, there’s a mystery to them that many don't appreciate -- including the companies who want to build natural gas pipelines through them. [ Read More ]
In Tennessee, Powell Valley Electric Co-op members speak out
Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 | Posted by Nina Levison | 3 Comments
Electric co-ops are governed by boards who are democratically elected, and therefore supposedly responsive to their customers, who are also co-owners of these utilities. The Powell Valley Electric Cooperative in east Tennessee has stirred grave concern with its herbicide spraying policy, and members are speaking out. [ Read More ]
The fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is not over
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 | Posted by Ridge Graham | 3 Comments
As expected, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently gave a glowing review to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, overlooking the threats to wetlands, forest, drinking waters and indigenous populations along the pipeline's proposed route. [ Read More ]
Keeping the mountain in Coal River Mountain
Monday, July 31st, 2017 | Posted by Willie Dodson | 1 Comment
Local groups like Coal River Mountain Watch and Kanawha Forest Coalition are critical to protecting communities living near mountaintop removal mines in West Virginia. Appalachian Voices is helping them monitor mining activities and permits.
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A summer of learning and organizing against pipelines
Thursday, July 27th, 2017 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
This is the last day of my internship with Appalachian Voices. But even though my formal time here is over, I plan to continue fighting for clean water. [ Read More ]
Virginia inches closer to a carbon market
Thursday, July 13th, 2017 | Posted by Guest Contributor | No Comments
Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality is developing a rule that could significantly limit carbon emissions from power plants in the commonwealth. Developing a carbon trading program would be a sound option. [ Read More ]
RECLAIM Act Passes House Natural Resources Committee
Friday, June 30th, 2017 | Posted by Thom Kay | 3 Comments
The RECLAIM Act would accelerate the cleanup of abandoned mines while spurring economic opportunities in coal communities. [ Read More ]
County commissioners pass resolutions to support energy efficiency
Friday, June 30th, 2017 | Posted by Lauren Essick | No Comments
Buncombe County, N.C. passed a resolution encouraging the local electric cooperative to develop a program that would help thousands of people in the area afford home energy efficiency improvements. [ Read More ]
USFS to hold open houses on North Carolina Forest Plan revisions
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
This summer, the U.S. Forest Service will host a series of open houses in western North Carolina as part of its 15-year planning process for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. [ Read More ]
Citizens discuss environmental threats and economic priorities during Congressman’s visit
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 | Posted by Erin Savage | No Comments
People from coal-impacted communities across Central Appalachia recently gathered in Wise County, Va., to share their concerns and ideas with U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva. [ Read More ]
