Report recommends improvements to Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program

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Report recommends improvements to Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program

By | June 9, 2022

A new report finds that the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program is having a significant impact, but recommends improvements for speeding the implementation of projects.

TVA’s decision to stick with fossil fuels at Cumberland plant isn’t final

By | June 7, 2022

Under TVA's plan, smokestacks at the Cumberland Fossil Plant would continue to spew pollution into the air. Photo by Angie Mummaw

TVA’s decision to convert coal-fired plants to fracked gas will lead to enormous environmental consequences — while providing fewer jobs than renewable energy.

The North Carolina People’s Energy Plan

By | June 2, 2022

The North Carolina People’s Energy Plan seeks a cleaner, more affordable, more just energy system for the state.

Groups urge Biden and Congress to ensure climate action helps coal-impacted communities

By | April 25, 2022

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.

Appalachian groups urge Biden, Congress to ensure climate action helps energy transition communities

By | April 18, 2022

APPALACHIA — Today, dozens of Appalachian organizations and national partners submitted a letter to President Joe Biden, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to make sure that a budget reconciliation package under negotiation in Congress targets climate action spending in ways that help communities in coal-impacted Appalachia and elsewhere benefit from the transition to a clean-energy economy.

What it takes to reenergize Southwest Virginia

By | February 8, 2022

Economic development in Southwest Virginia could get a long overdue jumpstart with the suggestions Virginia Energy outlined in its Reenergize Southwest Final Report. The report, which was released in December 2021, makes recommendations for the General Assembly to support the economic transition in the coalfields after eliminating the state’s coal tax credits in 2021.

White House group focuses on supporting coal communities

By | July 14, 2021

A group of top White House cabinet members and policy advisors is tasked with helping coal communities revitalize their economies. Learn more about the process and how to get involved.

Stakeholder process invites Southwest Virginians to comment on state support for the region

By | June 17, 2021

View of small town surrounded by mountains, American flag in foreground

The Virginia DMME held the first of three listening sessions to hear Southwest Virginians’ thoughts on how the state can support the region going forward as the coal tax credits expire. Residents can submit comments in person, by mail or online.

National coalition urges Congress to boost support for communities transitioning from fossil fuels

By | June 4, 2021

CONTACT: Jeremy Richardson, Union of Concerned Scientists, jrichardson@ucsusa.org, 301-442-1326 Cat McCue, Appalachian Voices, cat@appvoices.org, 434-293-6373 Washington, DC – As America continues to transition toward clean energy, Congress must take swift and comprehensive action to support the workers and communities —…

Coal communities and mine cleanup at the center of federal and grassroots efforts

By | May 13, 2021

pile of coal refuse towers above neighborhood

With bills on the Hill, proposals from the White House, new reports issued and forthcoming from grassroots advocates, and new projects underway, there is a lot happening when it comes to coal communities and mine cleanup!