Thursday, February 11th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 1 Comment
While football fans were pumping up for the Big Game last weekend, supporters of clean power in Virginia were gearing up for a different showdown as key committees in the General Assembly prepared to take up important clean energy legislation. [
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 | Posted by Brian Sewell | No Comments
After a setback dealt by the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s imperative that decision makers in our region understand the opportunities presented by the Clean Power Plan rather than falsely attacking it as the cause of the coal industry’s hard times. [
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 | Posted by Brian Sewell | 1 Comment
This morning, President Obama sent his plan for the federal government’s expenses during fiscal year 2017 to Congress. It lays out the president’s vision for spending on everything from clean energy to cancer research. We’re happy to announce that the POWER+ Plan is included.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Late last month, we learned that the U.S. Forest Service rejected the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s proposed route. This development significantly checks the lickety-split pace of the project. If that renews your desire to take action, there are opportunities channel that feeling into these important legislative fights in the General Assembly.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 | Posted by Willie Dodson | 2 Comments
"I can remember swimming, fishing, and camping on the Powell River. I can also remember times when those activities were not possible due to mining in the Powell River’s watershed that had devastated the ecosystem, wiping out fish populations and polluting the water to the point that it was unhealthy to swim in. My hope is that the Stream Protection Rule will ensure our rivers and streams are healthy for all the life that depends on them – including us." — Adam Malle's testimony to OSMRE on the Stream Protection Rule [
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Thursday, January 28th, 2016 | Posted by Brian Sewell | No Comments
From Appalachian Voices' Press Room: Earlier this week, a wide array of Virginia leaders released a letter asking Governor Terry McAuliffe to reject efforts by Dominion Power that would increase carbon pollution in the Commonwealth. [
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 | Posted by Brian Sewell | 1 Comment
Witnessing the one-sidedness of coal bankruptcies in Appalachia and their aftershocks goes to show who has a voice and whose voices the system values. Take Alpha Natural Resources, which recently received approval to pay its executives millions in bonuses despite not having made a profit since 2011. [
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Friday, January 22nd, 2016 | Posted by Tom Cormons | 1 Comment
Appalachian Voices is beginning 2016 stronger than ever and positioned to advance a positive future for the region we all love. Standing with citizens from across Appalachia and from all walks of life, we are hard at work and have high hopes for the year ahead. [
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Thursday, January 21st, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Clean energy is a major area for potential policy changes during this year’s General Assembly session. But some of the most exciting measures that legislators are considering face significant challenges. Here is a roundup of energy bills to watch. [
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
For folks living and working in western Virginia, Appalachian Power Co. is now offering its first-ever energy efficiency audit program for homeowners. There's quite a lot more APCo could be doing, but this is a good start and we applaud the company. [
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | 1 Comment
Ridgeline corridors across a 67,000-acre area of Tennessee could be protected from surface mining. The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is considering granting the state's request for a ban.
Submit your comment in support of the Cumberland Mountains before Jan. 25! [
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Thursday, January 14th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
A new study shows that, in complying with the federal Clean Power Plan, Virginia should prioritize renewable energy and energy efficiency and allow for participation in carbon trading with other states in order to boost economic activity, cut electricity costs, and safeguard healthy air. Such an approach could yield more than $25 million a year for economic development efforts in Southwest Virginia.
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