“Past error is no excuse for its own perpetuation. Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live.” – Robert Francis Kennedy It’s been over 8 weeks since the deadly explosion at…
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Massey CEO Unapologetic at Senate Safety Hearing
Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship remained cool and unapologetic over his company’s role in the Upper Big Branch disaster during last week’s Senate hearing on mine safety. Legislators in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services grilled…
Mountains of Potential: Fighting for Wind in Western North Carolina
By Megan Naylor Megan is a frequent contributor to The Appalachian Voice publication, and served as Appalachian Voices’ Communications intern during Spring and Fall 2010. For most people a 6 a.m. ride to Raleigh in a rental van is not…
Ashley Judd Teams Up With Alliance for Appalachia to Stop Mountaintop Removal
May 25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groups Create TV Ad to Bring Environmental Issue to America’s Living Rooms – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Contact: Dana Kuhnline, 304-546-8473, Dana@TheAllianceForAppalachia.org Judy Bonds,…
Virginia Issues Ison Rock Permit Despite Overwhelming Concerns
“Reclaimed” Portions of Black Mountain in Wise County, VA. Undeterred by the concerns of local communities, peer reviewed scientists, and the federal government, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) recently announced approval of a vast 1,230 acre…
Western NC’s Operation Medicine Cabinet a Huge Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2010 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Contacts: Donna Lisenby, Watauga Riverkeeper…
Blankenship to Testify Before Congress at Safety Hearing requested by Senator Byrd
HUGE news. Don Blankenship will testify before Congress next week alongside UMWA President Cecil Roberts, whose impassioned testimony drew quite a reaction a few weeks ago before the Senate HELP Committee. (.pdf) Senator Byrd has accused Massey of “scoffing and…
UNC Students Win Commitment to Phase Out Coal on Campus
Students at the University of North Carolina won a commitment from campus administrators to phase out the use of coal to generate power at the Chapel Hill campus by 2020. The student-led Coal-Free UNC campaign also pushed administrators to end…
Southern Congressmen Introduce Rural Energy Savings Program Act
Bipartisan support is growing around legislation that would conserve energy, save Americans money on their power bills, and create tens of thousands of domestic jobs. The Rural Energy Savings Program Act (H.R. 4785) would provide electric cooperatives with $4.9 billion…
Charlottesville Band Trees on Fire Rocks for Appalachian Voices
By Julie Johnson An energetic supporter of initiatives that foster a positive future, Julie worked with Appalachian Voices from 2009-2011, first as a Communications Intern, then as Distribution Manager and freelance feature writer for The Appalachian Voice. – – –…
