Monthly Archives: November 2009

Watch our newest movie, then log onto Facebook to end mountaintop removal…

The following email was sent to the 38,000+ supporters of iLoveMountains.org. To sign up to receive free email alerts, click here. We’re hearing some promising news coming out of Coal River Mountain. According to The Charleston Gazette, the EPA is

Coal Country in Charlottesville

The Wise Energy for Virginia coalition is holding special screenings in Charlottesville, Va. of the movie “Coal Country,” a new film that tells of the dramatic struggle around the use of coal in America. The screenings will begin at 7

West Virginia Waters

When it comes to water, West Virginia just cannot seem to catch a break. Recently, in Dodridge County an unidentified susbstance spilled upstream from West Union’s drinking water intake. Residents and officials were not informed of the spill. In Prenter

Coal Country Music

“Coal Country Music,” the companion CD to the documentary “Coal Country” was released on Nov. 10. The album is dedicated to ending the practice of mountaintop removal coal mining that was depicted in the “Coal Country” documentary. The powerful, star-studded

EPA Sets Public Hearing Dates on Proposed Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule

EPA will hold two public hearings to accept public comment on the agency’s proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions thresholds defining when Clean Air Act permitting requirements would apply to new or existing industrial facilities. The proposed thresholds would “tailor” the

The fight to save Coal River Mountain heats up

The following email was sent to the 38,000+ supporters of iLoveMountains.org. To sign up to receive free email alerts, click here. Two weeks ago, we wrote to tell you that Massey Energy had begun blasting on Coal River Mountain —

Public Conference Shares Perspective on Appalachia

The Filson Historical Society of Louisville will host a conference, “The Changing Faces of Appalachia: Problems, Promises and Perspectives,” Nov. 12 to 14 in Louisville, Ky. The keynote speaker will be West Virginia-born historian and educator Dr. Ronald Eller, a

Coal Country the Movie – Tuesday Nov. 17 at the Dragonfly Theater in Boone, NC!

The Appalachian Institute for Renewable Energy (AIRE) and Appalachian Voices cordially invite you to a screening of the documentary Coal Country at Boone’s Dragonfly Theater, Tuesday Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m. – with a second screening of the film at

In GOOD Company

iLoveMountains.org, a website created by Appalachian Voices for Alliance for Appalachia, was proudly named one of the Good 100, a list sponsored by GOOD to acknowledge organizations, projects, and individuals who are striving to improve the planet. Alliance for Appalachia-an

Donna Lisenby, an Environmental Hero

The Upper Watagua Riverkeeper was featured in UNC-Chapel Hill’s “Environmental Heroes” series. The student-created film features Donna Lisenby, the watchdog of the Upper Watagua. Go to the Riverkeeper Blog to watch the film!

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